USB Wifi Adapter Suggestions - Alternative to Airport Extreme

[thebassoonist]

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So I just moved into my apartment across the street from my uni's campus. I'd like to get on the uni's network (so I can get on my drive and use the internet) from my apartment, but, alas, the Airport Extreme card is far from extreme. So I am looking at PCI cards (avoiding USB since I only have two ports). Any recommendations? And these bridges... do they need to be hard wired to the network or can they just be a wireless bridge?

Thanks in advance!

 

[quantum003]

Hey ungraphic,

That's great... I'm really so glad to hear you got that problem resolved. I enjoy trouble shooting computer issues and yours was a very interesting case.

Good for you! Well done. I hope the Airport signal is treating you well... it's got to be light years better than hassling with some non-Apple component in your Mac Pro. It doesn't sound "great" though still, I wonder if there is some type of internal or external antenna you could add to really get the Airport juice flowing in there...

 

[ungraphic]

Hey ungraphic,

That's great... I'm really so glad to hear you got that problem resolved. I enjoy trouble shooting computer issues and yours was a very interesting case.

Good for you! Well done. I hope the Airport signal is treating you well... it's got to be light years better than hassling with some non-Apple component in your Mac Pro. It doesn't sound "great" though still, I wonder if there is some type of internal or external antenna you could add to really get the Airport juice flowing in there...

If there was a way to give members kudos or ratings, i'd put you high on my list. Thank you so much for all your help

The Airport card is now working well, however its dropped a signal twice. Interestingly enough, it wouldnt pick it back up the first time until a restart, and the second time it wouldnt connect to the router until the router itself was turned off and back on. However, it is a Wireless G signal, so it may be the cause of the problem. We'll see though. All in all, when the signal is there, it stays on for a LONG time and keeps it strength at 4 bars minimum, I haven't seen it dip below 4, and thats on Wireless G. I returned the Airport Express today and got $125 back, which made my account really happy

Thanks again! Though hopefully this thread will help others in search of alternatives as well, theres been some GREAT topics covered here!

 

[quantum003]

Hey, that's great you're receiving a good Airport signal.

As I recall you're using a Linksys router... I use to have to unplug mine every week or so because it would stop letting letting my Macs on the network for whatever reason. Really never a big deal but if you're using a WRT54G you may be experiencing the same issue I had.

Anyway, cool man. Props to you for getting your wireless connection running great and also for getting to return some money to your bank account. Well done.

Make sure and drop me a PM next time you run into trouble, I'll be around.