[CoLoCo] need good wireless card with external antenna

[Jim Hutchinson]

First, why is there stuff in this thread about AVG internal virus database
being out of date? Odd.

Anyway, if it won't work without an external antenna I guess I'm less
interested. I'm looking for something better than internal but also able to
add another antenna to get even better still - when needed. Although, for 15
bucks it might be worth playing with.

On 6/25/07, Mitch Mahan <mitch at kci.net> wrote:
>
>  Correct – it's no longer manufactured.
>
> Not really sure what replaced it; I got out of the wireless gig when they
> started to phase these out. I'm assuming the 360 series is its replacement.
>
> You'll need to grab that blade antenna also (or something similar); since
> the card is worthless without an antenna (but great with one).
>
>
>
> If you're really interested in the card we can find a place to exchange
> later in the week or so.
>
>
>
> Cheers,
>
> -Mitch
>
>
>
> *From:* ubuntu-us-co-bounces at lists.ubuntu.com [mailto:
> ubuntu-us-co-bounces at lists.ubuntu.com] *On Behalf Of *Jim Hutchinson
> *Sent:* Monday, June 25, 2007 4:12 PM
> *To:* Ubuntu Colorado Local Community Team
> *Subject:* Re: [CoLoCo] need good wireless card with external antenna
>
>
>
> For 15 bucks it's worth a try. I am using WAP at home so that's why I
> asked. Most times I'd be using this I'd be connecting to open APs so it's
> not a big deal. So they don't make this card any more? What replaced it?
>
> On 6/25/07, *Mitch* <mitch at kci.net> wrote:
>
> If you are super concerned with WPA or what-not then the card is not for
> you.
>
> I find that most people still shy away from it. In fact it used to kill
> performance on a lot of the crappy Linksys/Netgear routers out there.
>
>
>
> But that was in fact not the card I was referring to; It is however a good
> card if you don't want the external antenna options.
>
>
>
> This is what I would recommend:
>
>
>
> http://shop.electro-comm.com/ac/Product.aspx?Id=22361&view=12 - Velcro
> antenna for your laptop cover
>
> http://shop.electro-comm.com/ac/Product.aspx?Id=22018&view=8 – Magnetic
> antenna for the roof of your vehicle
>
> http://i.expansys.com/i/l/l102444.jpg - That's what the card actually
> looks like (discontinued for some new model)
>
> Cisco 350 Series PCMCIA Card (has primary and secondary ports for
> antennas)…
>
>
>
> J I have the card. Probably can gnab it off me for … $15?
>
> These bad-boys used to retail for a pretty penny. They are nicely
> compatible with Linux and airsnort/kismet and their runoffs.
>
>
>
> Mitch Mahan
>
> Computer Research, Inc.
>
> 303-297-9200 ext. 258
>
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> *From:* ubuntu-us-co-bounces at lists.ubuntu.com [mailto:
> ubuntu-us-co-bounces at lists.ubuntu.com] *On Behalf Of *Jim Hutchinson
> *Sent:* Monday, June 25, 2007 15:40 PM
> *To:* Ubuntu Colorado Local Community Team
> *Subject:* Re: [CoLoCo] need good wireless card with external antenna
>
>
>
> Thanks Mitch,
>
> Would this be the little bugger you are referring to?
>
> http://www.amazon.com/Cisco-Aironet-Wireless-Adapter-AIR-PCM352/dp/B00006HOZB
>
>
> Seems a bit out dated with only WEP support. Also, they don't have any.
> How cheap is the one you have? Is the antenna required or will it work
> without one and better with one?
>
> Thanks.
> Jim
>
> On 6/25/07, *Mitch* <mitch at kci.net> wrote:
>
> You want a Cisco 350 series PCMCIA card and a blade antenna.
>
> It's a flat antenna that can Velcro to the lid of your laptop. Its an
> omni-directional antenna and works pretty good.
>
>
>
> I might possibly have a 350 Card you can grab for cheap; but the blade
> antenna may be harder to find.
>
> My old company keeps them in-stock if you cant find them online; you can
> get their number off of www.kci.net and maybe they'll ship you one.
>
>
>
> Mitch Mahan
>
> Computer Research, Inc.
>
> 303-297-9200 ext. 258
>
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>
> *From:* ubuntu-us-co-bounces at lists.ubuntu.com [mailto:
> ubuntu-us-co-bounces at lists.ubuntu.com] *On Behalf Of *Jim Hutchinson
> *Sent:* Sunday, June 24, 2007 11:53 AM
> *To:* ubuntu-us-co at lists.ubuntu.com
> *Subject:* [CoLoCo] need good wireless card with external antenna
>
>
>
>
>
> Anyone know of a good card that works with ubuntu (without having to use
> the wrapper thing)? I want something that has a much better range than the
> internal card (like something for wardriving but that's not what I plan to
> do). A pcmcia card would be good but I'd like to be able to use an
> unattached antenna - maybe something that would clip on the laptop lid and I
> can rotate it to get the best signal. Does such a thing exist? I've looked
> through newegg, tigerdirect and best buy without luck.
>
> Thanks.
>
> PS Leon, what was the site you suggested? I can't remember.
>
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> Internal Virus Database is out-of-date.
> Checked by AVG Free Edition.
> Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.17.21/665 - Release Date: 2/2/2007
> 11:39 PM
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> Internal Virus Database is out-of-date.
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