Which USB Wi Fi Card?

[wedge22]

I have never purchased wi fi equipment before so i would appreciate some advice on buying a wi fi card so that i can connect to a wireless network.

[dave87]

What you planning to connect to? Wireless Modem/Router? If so what make is it?

[wedge22]

I just want to be able to connect to other wi fi networks thats all.

[peterb]

Any card that is compatible with both your operating system and the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to. If you are in Vancouver, you should get a North American standard card - European versions have a couple more channels and are probably not licensed for use in North America (although I use a UK version when travelling in the States. Any card compatible with IEEE 802.11g should be fine.

[Stompy]

Any will do TBH... I use 2 sweex ones in my house and they both work fine connecting to my Kcorp router.

[davidstone28]

Make Sure All Your Components (router, Receiver Etc) Are From The Same Manufacturer. Helps With Speed, Signal Quality Etc.

[dave87]

Thats true up to a point, and makes compatability much easier, however it doesnt have to be. any decent wireless card (I've used belkin, then 3com) and they both worked perfectly in every situation i tried - working with corporate networks and home ones. So meh, if its for a home wireless network get all the stuff from the same manufacturer out of convienience more than anything

Dave

[wedge22]

Thanks for the advice guys.