[Rhodes22-list] Computer Geek Question - Wireless Cards

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Brad,
The IBM X40, like most IBM/Lenovo products has a built in 802.11b wireless,  
no external card needed. By adding a PC card, you have bypassed the built  in 
connection. This works fine, but it really is a waste of hardware that  
already comes with the computer. A PC card may allow you to attach to networks  that 
use higher encryption than wep. This was true with my old Dell laptop. We  
upgraded from wep to wpa and I had to use a newer pc card to be able to connect  
to the home network.
 
Rummy
 
 
In a message dated 3/30/2008 11:14:42 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
flybrad at gmail.com writes:

(And  you're not necessarily a geek if you answer!)

My trusty IBM X40 served  me well for years until last Spring when it went
swimming in Atlantic City  while I was on the way to Cape May to watch Alex
graduate from Coast Guard  basic.  It woke up in a pool of water that may or
may not have had  scotch mixed with it as well.  Last week I purchased a  used
replacement on e-Bay for $1000 less than what it cost new and the unit  works
fine but was shipped without the wireless card.  I've sent the  seller an
e-mail but am not holding my breath for good results.  I  installed the old
card from my previous unit but can't find the correct  driver anywhere (and
I've looked high and low).  Perhaps it is time to  move on to later
technology anyway.  How good are the external cards  and who makes the best?
Which is the way to go, USB or PC slot.  Do  they perform better than
internal cards? Which has the max  range?

Please keep in mind with your advice, I'm one  CSOB.

Brad
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