Wifi Dongle

mail4ajo · 13th February 2007, 19:47

I use a older version of Compaq presario without Wifi. I saw WiFi dongles on Ebay.com. Has anyone used them? Where can I source them? Ebay.in has only has bluetooth dongles.

Samurai · 13th February 2007, 19:55

You can get Linksys WiFi USB dongle for 1000 bucks locally. Check the local computer store.

SumitB · 13th February 2007, 19:56

Does your Laptop support PCMCIA Cards? If yes, hen I suggest you go in for a PCMCIA card from Linksys (around 1800) or NetGear (around 1600). My preference would be Linksys as they are flawless.

USB ones are ok but are limited in range and a headache to diagnose at times.

spadival · 13th February 2007, 19:59

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Originally Posted by Samurai

You can get Linksys WiFi USB dongle for 1000 bucks locally. Check the local computer store.

Samurai.. any idea about how much WiFi routers cost locally?

nitrous · 13th February 2007, 20:02

I bought a Netgear Wifi(802.11G) PCMCIA card in January for Rs.1040.

satish_appasani · 13th February 2007, 20:09

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Originally Posted by spadival

Samurai.. any idea about how much WiFi routers cost locally?

I bought my Netgear last week for 2500. It should be cheaper if you go to store yourself. I asked my isp provider to send me one as i was too busy (read lazy) to go to store.

Rehaan · 14th February 2007, 05:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by SumitB

Does your Laptop support PCMCIA Cards? If yes, hen I suggest you go in for a PCMCIA card from Linksys (around 1800) or NetGear (around 1600). My preference would be Linksys as they are flawless.

USB ones are ok but are limited in range and a headache to diagnose at times.

I agree. Go for the PCMCIA if possible because then you dont have something hanging off your computer as well.

Spadival, Linksys WRT54G - Rs 2,750/- Dlink- Rs 2,450/- if i remember correct.

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navin_bhp · 14th February 2007, 05:35

I would prefer the USB ones because these can be used with desktops too..I have an Airlink USB dongle which i baught from US ..it work great for me..i always keep my desktop on and download movies from the internet...I have faced no problems with the speed or range..

In routers go for Linksys..make sure you get the one with latest firmware...check the website for the updates...

13th February 2007, 19:47	#1
mail4ajo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,957 Thanked: 332 Times View My Garage	Wifi Dongle I use a older version of Compaq presario without Wifi. I saw WiFi dongles on Ebay.com. Has anyone used them? Where can I source them? Ebay.in has only has bluetooth dongles.
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Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,954 Thanked: 47,343 Times View My Garage	You can get Linksys WiFi USB dongle for 1000 bucks locally. Check the local computer store.
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13th February 2007, 19:56	#3
SumitB BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Shillong Posts: 987 Thanked: 264 Times	Does your Laptop support PCMCIA Cards? If yes, hen I suggest you go in for a PCMCIA card from Linksys (around 1800) or NetGear (around 1600). My preference would be Linksys as they are flawless. USB ones are ok but are limited in range and a headache to diagnose at times.
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13th February 2007, 20:02	#5
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 329 Times View My Garage	I bought a Netgear Wifi(802.11G) PCMCIA card in January for Rs.1040.
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14th February 2007, 05:35	#8
navin_bhp BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 157 Thanked: 35 Times View My Garage	I would prefer the USB ones because these can be used with desktops too..I have an Airlink USB dongle which i baught from US ..it work great for me..i always keep my desktop on and download movies from the internet...I have faced no problems with the speed or range.. In routers go for Linksys..make sure you get the one with latest firmware...check the website for the updates...
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