Re: Choosing the right adapter (PCI/USB) together withe a Linksys WRT54G

"Jeff Liebermann" <jeffl@comix.santa-cruz.ca.us> wrote in message
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> On Tue, 5 Jul 2005 16:18:14 +0200, "Ib" <ib_aagaard@hotmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>>I'm needing some help to choose the right wireless adapter to my
>>WRT54G
>>router.

<...>

>>Is it possible to use WPA with both these adapters?
>>The User Guide from Linksys.com indicates that this is only possible
>>together with a RADIUS-server.
>
> There are two types of WPA. One requires a RADIUS server for
> authorization and authentication. The other uses a pre-shared key, no
> RADIUS server, and it commonly called WPA-PSK. Use WPA-PSK.
>
> I would go with the WUSB54G. The WMP54G usually requires an
> additional external antenna to get decent performance in non line of
> sight situations. Having the antenna buried behind the PC, between
> the wall and the metal case, in the middle of a bunch of wires, and
> low on the floor, is about the worst possible antenna location. Most
> coax cables are limited to about 1 meter. The WUSB54G offers much
> better antenna positioning and 16ft maximum USB cable. Make sure your
> machine has USB2 support.
> --
> Jeff Liebermann jeffl@comix.santa-cruz.ca.us
> 150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com
> Santa Cruz CA 95060 AE6KS 831-336-2558

Tnx for your answer!

I've now bought a WUSB54G.

At first I tried with the Linksys software. It works OK together with my
Win XP PRO SP2++, but req. a Repair-option after a re-boot with the
USB-device connected at start-up or a removal (a proper one: Remove
Hardware in the Systray) + disconnect of the USB-dev. before it works
again - an unusable option!

The Linksys software was then uninstalled and the WUSB54G re-connected
and the Win. Built-In driver used instead.

There have been no problems sofar!

I would now try a couple of days on this machine before I move it to the
target machine, a Win. XP Home SP2++.

Ib