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Wireless adapter: need a new one
I picked up a Trendnet TEW-424UB usb wireless adapter for my parents'
computer. It has been pretty flaky. The first few days, it frequently worked for only a few minutes, before needing to be unplugged and then re-plugged in. Then I stopped using the little usb extension cord that came with it (which was useful, because the adapter is large enough to prevent the use of the slot next to it), and plugged it directly into the usb slot. We didn't have any problems for a week. Now the last few times we have turned on the computer, it has not worked unless we unplug it and then replug it in (and sometimes that doesn't even work). I am going to be returning this piece of crap. I see on Dell's web site that you can select a PCI 802.11g wireless adapter when buying a computer. Anyone know what brand/model that is? I will assume that if Dell is selling it, then it probably works for most of their customers. |
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Wireless adapter: need a new one
wrote in message ... I picked up a Trendnet TEW-424UB usb wireless adapter for my parents' computer. It has been pretty flaky. The first few days, it frequently worked for only a few minutes, before needing to be unplugged and then re-plugged in. Then I stopped using the little usb extension cord that came with it (which was useful, because the adapter is large enough to prevent the use of the slot next to it), and plugged it directly into the usb slot. We didn't have any problems for a week. Now the last few times we have turned on the computer, it has not worked unless we unplug it and then replug it in (and sometimes that doesn't even work). I am going to be returning this piece of crap. I see on Dell's web site that you can select a PCI 802.11g wireless adapter when buying a computer. Anyone know what brand/model that is? I will assume that if Dell is selling it, then it probably works for most of their customers. What model/number is the folks computer and what OS are they running. If, for example, they're running WinMe then what you're seeing wouldn't surprise me at all. |
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Wireless adapter: need a new one
On May 15, 10:55*pm, "S.Lewis" wrote:
wrote in message ... I picked up a Trendnet TEW-424UB usb wireless adapter for my parents' computer. *It has been pretty flaky. *The first few days, it frequently worked for only a few minutes, before needing to be unplugged and then re-plugged in. *Then I stopped using the little usb extension cord that came with it (which was useful, because the adapter is large enough to prevent the use of the slot next to it), and plugged it directly into the usb slot. *We didn't have any problems for a week. *Now the last few times we have turned on the computer, it has not worked unless we unplug it and then replug it in (and sometimes that doesn't even work). *I am going to be returning this piece of crap. I see on Dell's web site that you can select a PCI 802.11g wireless adapter when buying a computer. *Anyone know what brand/model that is? *I will assume that if Dell is selling it, then it probably works for most of their customers. What model/number is the folks computer and what OS are they running. If, for example, they're running WinMe then what you're seeing wouldn't surprise me at all. Inspiron 530 w/ Intel E8200, 2 GB RAM. Vista Home Premium. |
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Wireless adapter: need a new one
wrote in message ... On May 15, 10:55 pm, "S.Lewis" wrote: wrote in message ... I picked up a Trendnet TEW-424UB usb wireless adapter for my parents' computer. It has been pretty flaky. The first few days, it frequently worked for only a few minutes, before needing to be unplugged and then re-plugged in. Then I stopped using the little usb extension cord that came with it (which was useful, because the adapter is large enough to prevent the use of the slot next to it), and plugged it directly into the usb slot. We didn't have any problems for a week. Now the last few times we have turned on the computer, it has not worked unless we unplug it and then replug it in (and sometimes that doesn't even work). I am going to be returning this piece of crap. I see on Dell's web site that you can select a PCI 802.11g wireless adapter when buying a computer. Anyone know what brand/model that is? I will assume that if Dell is selling it, then it probably works for most of their customers. What model/number is the folks computer and what OS are they running. If, for example, they're running WinMe then what you're seeing wouldn't surprise me at all. Inspiron 530 w/ Intel E8200, 2 GB RAM. Vista Home Premium. I would swap it for either a comparable Linksys or DLink USB adapter -or - replace it with a wireless PCI (card) adapter from either of the latter. Example: http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...tCode=10005792 Stew |
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Wireless adapter: need a new one
Use a PCI wireless card if at all possible.
I've found that flaky behavior from USB wireless adapters is a usually result of too much power consumption. William |
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Wireless adapter: need a new one
I second that motion, for exactly the same reason. The only advantage of a USB
wifi unit is that you can move it around on a USB extender cable to find the strongest signal. I would think that the newest 802.11n (or draft-N) USB wifi adapters would be the worst at power consumption... Ben Myers On Fri, 16 May 2008 06:48:22 -0700 (PDT), wrote: Use a PCI wireless card if at all possible. I've found that flaky behavior from USB wireless adapters is a usually result of too much power consumption. William |
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Wireless adapter: need a new one
-----Original Message----- From: ] Posted At: Friday, May 16, 2008 8:48 AM Posted To: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell Conversation: Wireless adapter: need a new one Subject: Wireless adapter: need a new one Use a PCI wireless card if at all possible. I've found that flaky behavior from USB wireless adapters is a usually result of too much power consumption. William I find the opposite because I can place the antenna higher. The PCI cards have the antenna behind the system unit. |
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Wireless adapter: need a new one
"Tom Scales" wrote in message
news:303652C6EBAD42EB87AF7FA3BF1C282A@M2010... -----Original Message----- From: ] Posted At: Friday, May 16, 2008 8:48 AM Posted To: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell Conversation: Wireless adapter: need a new one Subject: Wireless adapter: need a new one Use a PCI wireless card if at all possible. I've found that flaky behavior from USB wireless adapters is a usually result of too much power consumption. William I find the opposite because I can place the antenna higher. The PCI cards have the antenna behind the system unit. is your experiance related to xp or vista (like the op said he is using). |
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Wireless adapter: need a new one
Hi!
I find the opposite because I can place the antenna higher. The PCI cards have the antenna behind the system unit. I wasn't going to bring that up, but since you mention it... :-) I find that almost all of the current wireless cards/USB adapters on the market are far too flaky and temperamental. They also don't provide an always-on connection in many cases--if a user logs out of the system, the connection goes down. And the antenna behind the case can cause a problem if the signal is not fairly strong. That was the final problem for me. A very effective fix that I found was to buy a router that either offered client bridge mode (this connects a wired computer to a wireless network) or was flashable to DD-WRT firmware (which supports client-bridge mode). Plug such a router into the Ethernet port of the computer in question, configure it appropriately (give it the settings for your wireless network and a free IP address) and there you go-- freedom to locate the antenna anywhere you like and a connection that is always on. The only possible drawback is the fact that a router will need a power outlet of its own. William |
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