Re: Need to buy a new wireless USB adapter, but which one to get?

On 7/30/2008 7:14 PM PT, Bob Tennent typed:

>> > USB is actually not the best interface to use for wireless. Look for an
>> > *ethernet* wireless adapter. You'll avoid driver problems and get better
>> > performance. For example, ASUS has this:
>
>> I would second that. I have two of these and they work remarkably
>> easily.
>
> The reason for USB is because I can use between multiple computers. It's > harder for desktops especially when I have multiple physical > disabilities (can't even use a screw driver, open/close cases, pull > cards, etc.). :( I can do plug and unplug with cables. ;)

An ethernet adapter plugs into an ethernet port. Most computers have
integrated ethernet devices.

Wait, wireless device connected to an onboard NIC? I haven't not seen or heard of this one. Any examples and which ones are the best out of http://www.salescircular.com/ca/computer/wrlsnp.shtml ? I thought you were referring to PCI wireless NICs.
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