I find that the USB adapters are better all round. If you can get the Linksys WUSB version 2.5 they are a snap to install, not so with the 2.6. The signal strength is better and they are easier to work with than pcmcia and pci.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Tony Preston Sent: Monday, January 06, 2003 7:34 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Wireless EtherNet cards... I recently setup a wireless network in my home. I purchased a linksys router(BEFW11S4) and several linksys PCI (Version 2.7 WMP11) ethernet cards. Much to my regret... The 2.7 version is not supported (uses the BROADCOMM chips) while the earlier 2.6 was supported (used the PRISM chipset). For two of the three linksys cards that is no problem (my son and daughter use win 98SE and Win XP). For me, that is a problem, I use Win 98SE and RH 6.2 and 8.0... I wanted to get the networking going on the Linux side, but so far have had zero results finding any support from linksys or Broadcomm. The Win 98SE side is working, but my desire is to get linux talking to the net... I had orignally used a modem and PPP and had linux on the net, but now am trying to switch over to the cable modem... Question 1: Does anyone know of a PCI wireless ethernet card that is supported? All I find are PCMCIA adapters which would mean buying 2 cards. I am looking for something like the linksys WMP11 equivalent... This is for a desktop, not a laptop! Question 2: What would you suggest for a wireless network? Question 3: Are there any programs that will read the wireless signal stregth, and other info like under win 98? Thanks! Tony Preston Cancer is Curable, Ask me why! [EMAIL PROTECTED] 2003-01-06 -- redhat-list mailing list unsubscribe mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=unsubscribe https://listman.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list -- redhat-list mailing list unsubscribe mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=unsubscribe https://listman.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list
