PCMIA wireless card

DaveNZ · #1 (**permalink**) 10-05-2004, 07:52 AM

Hi, whats a good card to get for my laptop with an aerial plug for an external aerial? Also what software should I get to explore the wireless world??

Thanks Dave

Skink · #2 (**permalink**) 10-06-2004, 05:46 AM

I have a DSE card here. works fine with windows, great for NetStumbler (the software u want) its modified for an external antenna also. (RPSMA socket, will work with DSE antennas)

I am assuming that u r using windows here. and though many would hate to hear me say it. the RTL8180 chip that its based on is better than the Prism chips for windows.

Will sell the card for $69 (would be less, but its got an antenna conn)

whetu · #3 (**permalink**) 10-06-2004, 09:55 AM

The DSE card modified isnt that great for warscanning in my experience (you'd be better off with a dlink 650+), and I can get senao 200mW cards (generally regarded as one of the best cards there is) for between 70 and 80 bucks... (dont forget that on top of that you'll have to get a pigtail which is 50-70 bucks depending on where you shop)

DaveNZ · #4 (**permalink**) 10-07-2004, 07:50 AM

Thanks guys
Where do I get the dlink card? I take it it has a plug fr external aerial?

Thanks Dave

Skink · #5 (**permalink**) 10-08-2004, 10:23 PM

no, the d-link card does not have an external conector. it needs modification. and as I said, I have already saved you the trouble. I have also, hard-boosted the card's performance. plus the external antenna connector is easy to get antennas for.

'scuse my short replies, but im on holdiay and paying for every second of time.

Hilly · #6 (**permalink**) 11-11-2004, 10:09 AM

What sort of price are you wanting for this and what range roughly do you get out of it?