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Szelij
09-10-2009, 06:27 PM
I need a network card for my PC and i might as well get an atheros-based one. Anyone got recommendations?
askh52
10-10-2009, 01:29 PM
why must be atheros? u use wat? g? n?
sg_lala
10-10-2009, 03:11 PM
Atheros or RALINK chipset better? Seems to see only this 2 brands in the market.
cstanhwz
10-10-2009, 04:19 PM
Dlink DWA-556 not bad. Atheros chipset.

So far no issue with it.

TP-Link TL-WN851N also not bad. Cheapest Atheros so far.

Using with Aztech Hw550-3G which is Ralink chipset.

Mix and match.
Szelij
14-10-2009, 02:00 PM
Dlink DWA-556 not bad. Atheros chipset.

So far no issue with it.

TP-Link TL-WN851N also not bad. Cheapest Atheros so far.

Using with Aztech Hw550-3G which is Ralink chipset.

Mix and match.

Got a USB one? I'd rather not open my labtop if i can.
cstanhwz
14-10-2009, 03:15 PM
Got a USB one? I'd rather not open my labtop if i can.

Oh, my bad...did not see USB in your title.

TP Link also uses Atheros for their wireless N adaptor.

Not sure if good or not though. But on their packing got some "can't remember what" 4* award.

You may wish to try it. And price also cheaper than DLink's USB model.
Szelij
14-10-2009, 09:12 PM
I got the manufacturer's website but it doesn't list the chipset exactly (as usual). Microbarn says its atheros though. Is this available at SLS? Newegg doesn't carry it but some other website are quoting 20 euros/ usd. Any idea how much it is?

Thanks for the help =)
liangtam
15-10-2009, 01:41 AM
Why Atheros??

The Aztech WL851 is an Atheros.
The D-Link DWL-G132, DWA-120, DWA-160* is an Atheros.
The EnGenius EUB-362/862 is an Atheros.
The Netgear WG111 is an Atheros.