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Re: [OCLUG-Tech] linux compatible wifi card

On Wed, May 11, 2005 at 11:12:28AM -0400, Mike Hoye wrote:
> The magic words here are "prism2 chipset". They work with the prism2_cs 
> module on the 2.4 kernels, and the orinoco_cs module on the 2.6 kernels.
> Right now, I'm using an ASUS WL-100, which works great. I understand
> that the best ones available are the actual orinoco-branded cards.
>

Agreed. I use Prism2 cards, and couldn't be happier with them. What's
more, they can be operated in a special "HostAP" mode where they act as
an access point (http://hostap.epitest.fi/) The only caveat is that they
are 802.11b only. I've not yet found a good 802.11g or 802.11abg vendor...

> Be warned if you're looking at the Dlink 650 - the 650 is well-supported,
> being orinoco-based. The 650+ is neither of those things.
> 

-- 
Kyle McMartin