Looking for a stronger wireless network USB adapter...

[Ant]

Hello.

I am looking for a stronger wireless network USB adapter since my
current old D-Link AirPlus DWL-120+ USB Adapter is not strong enough and
not compatible with MacOS X 10.2.8 and Linux (Debian; Kernel 2.6.8; I
know there is a third party EXPERIMENTAL driver). It works OK in Windows
XP and 2000 SP4.

What's the best powerful and not so expensive network USB Adapter to
connect to WAPs at great distances? This D-Link one likes to disconnects
and sometimes cannot pick up a lot of WAPs. I am planning to use the new
one for my old 15" PowerBook G4 1 Ghz (its Airport is very weak),
desktop machines, etc. so I will be switching between computers often
and taking it with me. Linux and MacOS X drivers are important and must
be easy to set up with little compilation and configuration.

Are there any after Christmas sales? I live in Los Angeles county and I
would like to buy from a retail store like Best Buy, Circuit City,
CompUSA, Fry's Electronics, Office Depot, Staples, PC Club, Nexcom, etc.

Thank you in advance and happy holidays!
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[guestuser]

Doesn't Apple have their own wireless gear? Seems like the new Airports
would be plenty fast.

 

[Ant]

Will they work for PCs, and also how great are their distance
capabilities? The Airport one in my PowerBook G4 sucks. I can only
detect one in the house and cannot detect outside. However, the D-Link
one can. I would like a stronger one.

Doesn't Apple have their own wireless gear? Seems like the new Airports
would be plenty fast.

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[guestuser]

A router is a router. It doesn't care if it's attached to a PC or a
refrigerator. All are subject to transmission problems inherent in the
construction of their surroundings. Brick or concrete walls, steel
reinforcing or steel beams, the distance from the router and many other
factors can degrade the signal.