Decent PCI Wireless NIC To Use On Windows XP 64bit

t_aitch · 21 Jul 2006 at 02:07

Im looking to get a decent wireless card as im moving into a flat which wont allow me to rip up the carpet to lay cables.

Im limited for my choice as my operating system is Windows XP 64bit.

Ive had a look at the Kcorp range and the Netgear range but im not sure of their compatibility.

What does anyone else recommend?

It doesnt have to be compatible with 64bit, just looking to see what is a good wireless NIC. Im using a DG834GT Router with this.

t_aitch · 21 Jul 2006 at 10:41

Anyone

I kinda wanna order one today!

errata · 21 Jul 2006 at 11:50

The DG834GT is a 108mbps router so if you want to get up to those speeds you will need a 108mps card with an atheros chipset. Obvious choice is the netgear 108mpbs range. Check theres site for 64 bit drivers and also look for atheros 64 bit "super G" drivers on google. Linksys also use the atheros 108mpbs in SOME of there products.

All 108mpbs are not Atheros chips so be careful if you really want the higher speeds over 54mbps.

(edimax do cheaper super g cards for pci and laptops, Xp 64 bit drivers on their web tw site)

t_aitch · 21 Jul 2006 at 15:58

Cool thanks for the info, do you know if the edimax ones have "atheros" chipsets then?

t_aitch · 21 Jul 2006 at 16:02

Actually i found it.

The EW-7325Ig has an atheros chipset and supports xp 64bit.

Thanks very much for the info, gonna find a supplier now.

the_running_man · 21 Jul 2006 at 22:15

I have the Linksys WMP54G Wireless-G PCI Adapter, available from OcUK. Works very well in x64. It's a 54Mbps card though.