Microsoft 802.11g pci @ CompUSA 14.99 + ship No Rebates

[lzpoof]

Can you use WPA on a WEP card or do you need the card to support WPA specifically also?

 

[weepul]

isnt microsoft discontinuing their wireless line meaning no more support?

//krunk (^_^x)

 

[STotaro]

not sure. they have discontinued windows 98 many years ago and still support it for now.

 

[Tsunami982]

damn 4 cards came out to 65 bucks!!! simply amazing. now does anyone know of any good deals for a router to go with this?

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: weepul
isnt microsoft discontinuing their wireless line meaning no more support?

//krunk (^_^x)

They no longer make wireless networking hardware but I think the article I read said they will continue to support drivers/software for another 2 years?

 

[Jawbreak]

Its on like Donkey Kong! Thanks.

 

[saltedeggman]

in 2 years, we will move on faster wireless..802.11g would become obselete...

i bought 3.... hehe good deal, thanks OP

 

[catrats]

Originally posted by: lzpoof
Can you use WPA on a WEP card or do you need the card to support WPA specifically also?

The card needs to support WPA in order to use that feature.

 

[STotaro]

in two years i dont think these will be obsolete. broadband will offer gigabit to the curb but i dont see much improvement in wifi unless the fcc changes regulation.

 

[plhys]

Sold out (at least on line)

 

[pilgrim2u]

I had to return a MS notebook G card that I bought on another closeout. It worked great for one week, then after hours and hours talking to MS support they admitted the product was a lemon

That said I am using a MS USB wireless connector

 

[HalfHitch]

Just ordered one, didn't say sold out.

 

[freshspace]

Ahhhhh, I ordered 3, and they are on their way. I already have Bs lying around the house. Dang, you guys suck (all the money out of my pocket). I hate you guys

 

[KevinH]

Anyone got a dirt cheap G Router to couple this with?

 

[PremiumG]

Originally posted by: JackMDS


However a PCI card is a good choice when a powerful external Antenna is needed for long distance. Many Wireless PCI cards come with a removable Antenna.

:sun:

where can u get an antenna to plug into the original's place?

 

[STotaro]

its an n connector. google it.

 

[gshock888]

no dirty cheap router, cheapest now i can find with a brand name is linksys wrt54g from amazon for about 65 bucks shipped

not bad without rebates

 

[Kishan]

i got the MN-500 router which will work perfect with this! And the router was only $22.

 

[InlineFive]

Keep in mind that in compliance with federal law Microsoft HAS to support these at least five years after they discontinued. It's so cheap that I really wish I could buy one. Alas, I have to save for an A64.

 

[gshock888]

sold out!

well now i dont even have to think about it
it was so cheap i was gonna get 4 and sell back to others, but i need the money since i just bought an apt...

sad ...

 

[MrPShah]

If I've got a 802.11B Netgear router, and I buy a 802.11g card would it still work? I know I wouldn't maximize the bandwidth on it, but would the card still work with the router?

 

[dragonlord2112]

Originally posted by: MrPShah
If I've got a 802.11B Netgear router, and I buy a 802.11g card would it still work? I know I wouldn't maximize the bandwidth on it, but would the card still work with the router?

It *should* work since G is backwards compatible.
Heh, I'm in the same boat as you...my Netgear B router has been really good about adding wireless cards, so this will be a test for it.

 

[Praxis]

Seems to be sold out in the S.F. Bay Area...

 

[aceO07]

The price is back to 29.99$ for here. Boston, MA.

I just got the 11.99$ 802.11b version and was thinking of hoping to the store and returning and order the 802.11g.. but the price went back up...

 

[VirtualLarry]

Originally posted by: PorBleemo
Keep in mind that in compliance with federal law Microsoft HAS to support these at least five years after they discontinued. It's so cheap that I really wish I could buy one. Alas, I have to save for an A64.

???

How so?