I just got an older laptop from a friend of a friend yesterday. It runs near perfect, but I need to find a good (and fairly cheap) wireless adapter for either a PC Card slot or USB.
I would prefer a PC Card for two reasons, the laptop only has two USB ports and I think a USB adapter would be more prone to snapping off.
I have looked on several sites, and I was surprised that Newegg didn't have many PC Card adapters.
Anyway, I'm looking for one that's around $30 or less, has 802.11g and at least 54Mbps.
Thanks!
Looking for a cheap wireless adapter
stupid question
Stupid question, but sometimes folks use the term PC card generically:
Can the laptop use 32bit Cardbus (looks the same) or does it require 16bit PC card (laptop is older than 1998)?
You're right I only see 1 PC card (16bit) around $30 shipped:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6833109008
If it handles cardbus there are oodles with 50+ reviews.
Good luck
Can the laptop use 32bit Cardbus (looks the same) or does it require 16bit PC card (laptop is older than 1998)?
You're right I only see 1 PC card (16bit) around $30 shipped:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6833109008
If it handles cardbus there are oodles with 50+ reviews.
Good luck
usb then
Cripes, I can't see one. Most sites get so generic you end up banging out model numbers at the manufacturer only to find out that PCMCIA listed on the reseller means CARDBUS. One I suggested above was only 11b, oops.
Go for USB then or use slower 11b? Maybe velcro the usb bugger on the side or lid. Some pro here will probably have his usb dongle soldered inside.
/trailing dongle
Go for USB then or use slower 11b? Maybe velcro the usb bugger on the side or lid. Some pro here will probably have his usb dongle soldered inside.
/trailing dongle
I PMed you... my main question is how to tell if it's gonna fit in the laptop.Apoptosis wrote:I have one here that is internal that I can send you... It's used and is out of a system pull. It's internal though.... Can't beat free can ya?
BTW, Here's a pic of the laptop if you're interested...