[mythtv-users] PCI WiFi Adapter recommendations needed (Kevin Kuphal)

[Kisner, Thomas]

On Dec 5, 2007 11:15 AM, Craig Huff <huffcslists at gmail.com> wrote:

>> I plan to build a second FE system based on MythDora 4 that I want
>> to put in a bedroom.  However, it is not practical to run 10Base-T
>> cable there, so I'm looking at putting a PCI WiFi adapter in the
>> system.
>>
>> I have a D-Link 802.11g access point that has been working well
>> for accessing the network with my laptop (mostly for working from
>> the kitchen downstairs).
>>
>> I see from the wiki that I should look for an atheros or prism54
>> chipset card, but I'm having trouble identifying ones with one of
>> those chipsets.  I also concluded that I ought to be shopping for
>> one that supports WPA2.
>>
>> I had expected to find something decent on a site like NewEgg
>> for under $30, but I'm starting to think that might not pass muster.
>>
>> Anyone care to recommend current products that I should consider?
>
>
>Forget the PCI adapter.  You will have to fight with Linux wireless
>support.  Just buy a WiFi bridge (sometimes called a gaming adapter)
that >is
>a small box that outputs Ethernet to your standard wired card and
connects
>you to the wireless network.  So much less hassle.

I have to concur.  I have a D-link DGL-3420

http://games.dlink.com/products/?pid=383

It works great, and would probably work even better for you with your
D-Link router.  I picked it up at Fry's for $50.

I tried to find one with a chipset that was compatible with Linux.  It
seemed impossible...I would like to help encourage the hardware
manufacturers to use Linux friendly chipsets by buying one, but they
need to advertise that their card works natively in Linux!

Your other option is to use any card that works with "ndiswrapper" (lots
do).  Basically, it let Linux use the Windows driver for a wireless
card.  My problem with ndiswrapper was that in order to use it on 64 bit
Linux distribution you have to use a 64 bit Windows driver (which none
was ever written the wireless card I had). 

Tom