802.11g Adaptors

[John F Kappler]

I run several 802.11b small networks and since their introduction I've
found that the best performing adaptors for static PCs have been USB
attached which can be sited for best reception (e.g. D-Link DWL-120).

I am looking to upgrade one of these networks to 802.11g equipment but
now find manufacturers have reverted to selling PCI adaptors with
aerials built-on, and there don't seem to be any USB types around.

Is this because there's a performance problem with the higher "g"
speed through a USB port?

I'm reluctant to go back to PCI Card + Aerial combinations because of
reception problems with the positioning of several of the mini-towers
involved.

TIA,

JohnK

[Lucas Tam]

jo...@pceffect.co.uk (John F Kappler) wrote in news:40756d08.24092796
@news.btinternet.com:

> Is this because there's a performance problem with the higher "g"
> speed through a USB port?

Probably yes - USB 1.0 is too slow to support Wireless G, and 2.0 is still
rare on older machines.

> I'm reluctant to go back to PCI Card + Aerial combinations because of
> reception problems with the positioning of several of the mini-towers
> involved.

You can always get an external antenna.

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[John]

"John F Kappler" <jo...@pceffect.co.uk> wrote in message
news:40756d08...@news.btinternet.com...

They are available, I use a Netgear WG121, which will work on a USB 1.1
port - it works well and has excellent range.
http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Shop/ShopSearch.asp?CategoryID=121&ShopGroupID=8&Alt=Yes
USB 2.0 PCI cards are about £10.00 if you don't have USB 2.0 already and
want to utilise the device to its full potential
http://www.planetmicro.co.uk/results_subcat.asp?subcat=125&sort=low&title=USB%20Cards&images=1

[Bernard F. Corson]

"John F Kappler" <jo...@pceffect.co.uk> wrote in message
news:40756d08...@news.btinternet.com...

> I am looking to upgrade one of these networks to 802.11g equipment but

> now find manufacturers have reverted to selling PCI adaptors with
> aerials built-on, and there don't seem to be any USB types around.

2 Wire has them at : http://www.2wire.com/office/adap_fil.html

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