Route #3 - USB 802.11 a/b/g

[Vince]

Jim Stapleton wrote:
> Since I'm having so many challanges with my notebook and wireless -
> PCMCIA is having challenges (see other threads), the onboard 802.11
> card is also problematic, is there an USB wireless adaptor that works?
> I know I can get something to attach via wire (access point?), but I'd
> prefer somethign that doesn't need external power - the USB on my
> notebook at least works flawlessly. However, I cannot find any
> controllers that appear to be USB on the hardware compatability list.
> 
I haven't tried it but the ural driver seems like your best bet. the
manpage lists a bunch of adapters and give a link
http://ralink.rapla.net/ to a list of supported devices.

Vince

> Anyone have experience with USB 802.11, preferrably with G and either
> A or B. What cards have you tried? What driver do they use?
> 
> I prefer Linksys, SMC, and Belkin, but will also take D-Link/Netgear
> if neccesary, or some others, but these are the only ones I know are
> at the local brick & mortar.
> 
> Thanks,
> -Jim Stapleton
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