[Cialug] Wireless over Linux recommendations?

[James Shoemaker]

Anthony Jeffries wrote:
> On Sat, April 30, 2005 0:20, Tony Bibbs said:
> <snip>
> 
>>This is probably as good a time to upgrade routers and nics.  What
>>routers can any of you recommend and which linux friendly nics should I
>>consider (mixing brands doesn't bother me).
>>
>>The cheaper the better.

	I bought a proxim Rangelan 8555 AP and Cisco 340 PCMCIA wireless card 
on Ebay for a total of $25 between the 2 of them including shipping.  I 
couldn't be happier with the 340, it is supported in the kernel, and the 
AP has worked fine for me so far.  I see no interference from my 2.4 Ghz 
phone even when it is in use unlike others I have known.  I also have am 
SMC 2635W card, but wouldn't recommend it do anyone, it has problems 
dropping connections in the same situation that the 340 is rock solid.

	It is worth a little extra to get a nic that is directly supported by a 
current kernel as then you can install using wireless instead of cd or 
wired.

	On the subject, what do others use to config the connection between 
different locations (set WEP key, mail server.....)  I found whereami 
after a bit of struggle and it is working great for me.  It 
automatically configures my network settings for the location and 
connection I am using.

James