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  1. damcgee

    damcgee Formula 3

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    #1 damcgee, Mar 9, 2006
    I know I'm way behind the times to be just now getting into this, but I have recently set up my wireless network for my laptop (802.11g). I want to connect my xbox and two desktop computers to said network. I suppose I'll need two 802.11g desktop network cards, and I think I'll need a network adapter for the xbox 360. Because I don't need the "newest thing" on any of this, and I am not opposed to buying used (eBay?), what should I be looking for?

    My router is a $60 Belkin 802.11g with High Speed Mode router from WalMart (not one of those newfangled MIMOs or anything). Anyone have any "on the cheap" recommendations?
     
  2. Etcetera

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    #2 Etcetera, Mar 9, 2006
    Linksys make good stuff, can't go wrong with their cards, avoid Netgear.
     
  3. Artherd

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    #3 Artherd, Mar 9, 2006
    I tollerate Linksys, but I have *always* had problems with their base stations locking up under moderate loads. Every single one I've ever owned over 4+ years will eventually lock up. Not mission critical grade, but few consumer electroincs for $59 are.

    Netgear, D-link, etc. are total garbage, RUN RUN RUN.

    PS: Get yourself some Linksys Wireless Gaming Adapters for your fixed computers AND for the x-box. They have ethernet ports out, and the host system needs NO DRIVERS!
     
  4. taber

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    #4 taber, Mar 10, 2006
    Aren't Atheros cards supposedly the best?

    Although I don't see the need unless your home is huge or you have a lot of dead spots.
     
  5. CMY

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    #5 CMY, Mar 10, 2006
    I've had a Linksys card crap out on me before, so at my girlfriend's place I just opted to outfit her with the cheapest G-Card available ($20~). Works fine with her Linksys G router too..

    I hardwired my own desktop computer because I couldn't stand the thought of going back-and-forth with it again and it's been solid ever since.
     
  6. Etcetera

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    #6 Etcetera, Mar 10, 2006
    Their NIC's are decent, but their other stuff is just so-so...really most anything sold at Chumpies is half shyt and half crap, or a steaming pile of camel pinch.

    Take your pick.

    Has 3Com gone back to making decent stuff yet?
     
  7. GhostRider

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    #7 GhostRider, Mar 10, 2006
    I've run lots of Netgear and Linksys wi-fi products, as I use them often for job installs at work. I've had problems with both, but none more than the other. As for NICs, I think a NIC is a NIC in my opinion. Never seen a difference in any of them.
     

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