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    Best Usb Wireless Adapter

    Hi, i have recently installed ubuntu 8.04 on a reasonably old computer. I really need to connect it to the internet via a wireless router. I would like to buy a usb wireless adapter but would like to know which adapter works "out of the box" with this release. I know there is a list on the wiki but i would really like some users opinion on which is best, which is best value for money, which has best range and where i can buy it cheapest.

    Thanks in advance

    Steven

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    Re: Best Usb Wireless Adapter

    Check out https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Wi...CardsSupported
    Then do some shopping. Can you use a PCMCIA card?

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    Re: Best Usb Wireless Adapter

    thanks but i have checked out that page but as i dont know any of the brands that say they work out of the box i do not know which one is best. Also the page hasnt been updated with information about 8.04. Thats why i would like some user opinion as to which is best and where to buy it. any help would be appreciated. Thanks

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    Re: Best Usb Wireless Adapter

    Netgear wgxxx will do gud.
    Anish
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    Microsoft gives you windows;linux gives you the whole house.

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    Re: Best Usb Wireless Adapter

    I just bought an Edimax EW7318USG, which is based on the new RaLink USB chipset.
    Works great out of the box and has a removeable antenna (you can upgrade this if required).

    If you are UK based, you can source it from www.linuxemporium.co.uk (they include additional driver disc, but you shouldn't need it).
    Alternatively you could look elsewhere, very probably getting it cheaper but without the specialist retailer knowledge.
    Last edited by Metalrat; May 5th, 2008 at 10:55 AM. Reason: additional info

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    Re: Best Usb Wireless Adapter

    Netgear WGxxxx
    Anish
    http://blogial.com
    Microsoft gives you windows;linux gives you the whole house.

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