Need a PCI Wifi ubuntu compatible card.??

Rangler · 10 Dec 2008 at 20:11

Can anyone reccomend me one please.?

Need to move the file server into the garage

Thanks in advance.

brummie · 11 Dec 2008 at 08:22

I have several here but each version of them can change so its hard to recommend one.

How about a USB one?
Edimax EW-7318USg works OOTB. It also has a detachable antenna in case you need to boost yours signal.
I have used this for several linux installs for people of the last few months, they work flawlessly.

FirebarUK · 11 Dec 2008 at 10:07

Fileserver on Wifi? Any chance you can cable it into the router/hub/switch ?

If you look on a large auction site, some of the WiFi card listings say whether they are supported in Linux or not.

Rangler · 11 Dec 2008 at 11:30

Would love to Cat5 it but thats out of the question.

Need a PCI card ideally please anyone.?

brummie · 11 Dec 2008 at 13:34

Its hard to recommend a PCI because each one may have a different chipset depending on the exact version.

pingwing · 11 Dec 2008 at 17:17

Edimax all the way, urm i have the older one of these http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showp... 300Mbps Wireless Desktop PCI Network Adapter that comes with the linux source drivers and worked perfectly

(ubuntu i tested it on, cant be bothered to set it up in gentoo yet as gentoo seems to be dying a bit...)

manic111 · 11 Dec 2008 at 18:28

I've used a number of wifi cards on Ubuntu 8.10, and not had a problem with any. The best I used though was made my TP-Link, think it's an Atheros chipset.

PhilGQ · 14 Dec 2008 at 19:43

Edimax EW-7128g, no drivers to install on Ubuntu, it just works with network manager. Just Type in your SSID and Key, job done and its less than £15.

Atrox Moris · 14 Dec 2008 at 20:33

For absolutely no hassle computing, get one with an atheros chipset as those are the best supported. There's a good list here detailing OEMs, models and chipsets used.

Edit: Also, if you're moving it to the garage (which I only just read) you might want to think about getting a wireless N router and a wireless N card. The new N standard (as opposed to a/b or g) gives greater range and faster speeds than a/b or g cards. TP-Link do PCI, Mini-PCI, USB and PCMCIA cards based on wireless N draft 2 from Atheros. Look for cards using the AR5008 chipset.