bi241@scn.org hath wroth:

>got the AWLL5025 from local Frys for $19 + tax. The survey site
>software detects a total 6 networks in my ghetto neighborhood, my
>WRT54G running DD-WRT in client mode with 100mW of TX-power and 9dBi
>ruber duck omni can do no better...
>
>Netstumbler works with this adapter but cannot detect SSID of some
>stations, Cain&Abel do all...
>
>i gave my brother the PCI version of this RaLink-based adapter, the
>AWLH5025 PCI which i also paid $19, and it can see more networks than
>his D-Link DWL-G520M MIMO PCI, which he returned to CompUSA for $100
>back
>
>heck... i even bough the Atheros-based AWLH4030 PCI, paid $14 at Frys,
>that can run Commview for WiFi.
>
>oh and by the way, wireshark. formely ethereal, says the TX-power of
>this card is 100mW!!!

Which one? The spec sheet says that the AWLL5025 belches +13dBm
(20mw) for 802.11g and +17dBm (50mw) for 802.11b.
<http://www.airlink101.com/products/awll5025.html>

The AWLH4030 PCI is about the same at 10-14dBm (10-25mw) for 802.11g
and +18dBm (63mw) for 802.11b.
<http://www.airlink101.com/products/awlh4030.html>

So it is written, so it must be.

Wireshark and Wi-Fi Hopper both claim my HP laptops Broadcom something
MiniPCI card puts out 1300mw. What's happening is the NDIS5 function
call that returns the tx power from the driver is returning garbage.




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