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    Need a Vista x64 compatible wireless adapter - suggestions?

    As the title says - I'm in need of a x64 compatible wireless adapter (preferably a USB dongle), but there doesn't seem to be much information about what would be best to get.

    Preferably compatible with Vista x64 (so definitely compatible with XP x64) - although I'm unsure as to whether I will go with Vista yet (I'm going to see how people rate SP1 when that's out first), I want the option open, and obviously I don't want to be stuck by the RAM limitations of 32-bit Windows.

    If it makes any difference, my router is a BT Home Hub.

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    Re: Need a Vista x64 compatible wireless adapter - suggestions?

    1. Vista 64 Bit Ultimate here and all is great. I have been running it since MSDN release in Novemeber 2006. (for testing purposes only obviously)

    2. Airpace Wifi is good and cheap (only about £15)

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    Thanks for the information

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    Re: Need a Vista x64 compatible wireless adapter - suggestions?

    Im using this pci adapter on vista 32

    Linksys Wireless PCI Adapter Card - WMP54G - Cheap at Ebuyer!

    excellent
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    Re: Need a Vista x64 compatible wireless adapter - suggestions?

    Quote Originally Posted by eUphoria View Post
    Im using this pci adapter on vista 32

    Linksys Wireless PCI Adapter Card - WMP54G - Cheap at Ebuyer!

    excellent

    i wouldn't go for that one on the bases that it doesn't look like it supports wpa from the spec given on ebuyer
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    Re: Need a Vista x64 compatible wireless adapter - suggestions?

    go for belkin g+ great speed and does support WPA or WPA-PSK and wep 64bit and 128bit.
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    Re: Need a Vista x64 compatible wireless adapter - suggestions?

    So what wireless adapter did you go with because I need one that will 100% work with vista 64.


    @Blitzen, are you sure the Abit Airpace works in vista 64.


    Thanks, I'm in desperate need of a wireless card for my vista 64 bit!

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    Re: Need a Vista x64 compatible wireless adapter - suggestions?

    Quote Originally Posted by Blitzen View Post
    2. Airpace Wifi is good and cheap (only about £15)
    I have one on my 64 bit vista ultimate partition (mainly for gaming (MSDNAA))

    You need to press F8 during startup about the digitally signed drivers but it does work
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