Going Wireless (lan)

[Katanas Blade]

So I'd like to setup a lan with everything using the 802.11g version.

Those of you guys already on a wireless setup, which manufacturors are the best as far as configurabiltiy, stability, and life span?

[[AK]Hardnok]

I have a linksys wireless G and it works great. Built in firewall and WEP security.

[[AK]Bribo]

Netgear makes great stuff. Simple to set up. Easy to use.

[[AK]Hylander]

I use both Netgear and Linksys equipment and have never had a problem with either.

[[AK]Rocks]

I'm using Linksys for wireless and Netgear for a router FW to the internet. Linksys Boardband router have been a problem for in the past. Linksys did replace the gear free of charge, but packaging and shipping is a pain. I have had two Linksys routers bell up after a year or so.

[[AK]FiGHT*CLuB]

I jusy bought a Linksys Wireless -G pci card because Im beeing sent to school in Sacramento for 3 weeks. I know nothing about wireless so will this card work for my Hotel wireless connection they have? I havnt installed or opened it yet becouse i want to make sure it is the right card. Are there any concerns I should take into account?

[[AK]Rocks]

I have had zero issues with Linksys- G's and B's cards. The only thing want to make sure is that you are running firewall software as you roam the country side using and looking for free access!. I use zonealarm. Black ice is also supposed to be good also. I'm sure my tech brothers will wiegh in also.

[[AK]StitchJones]

The updated drivers for the Linksys cards make them alot better then they were with the stock drivers from the CD. I'm also a big fan of Netgear wireless card's. But if you allready have the Linksys, go ahead and keep it. You'll just need to get the WWID and security account infro from the hotel in order to connect to there network.
You should also download this utility to scan for wireless networks.
http://www.netstumbler.com/downloads/

Enjoy!

[[AK]FiGHT*CLuB]

Thanks StitchJones, downloaded.

Rocks, I have Nortan Internet Security Professional installed. That should suffice correct?

Thanks again for the help.

[[AK]Rocks]

You should be set!