Netbook with support for PCMCIA?

On 15 May, 18:57, "Mike Easter" <Mi...@ster.invalid> wrote:
> Richy wrote:
> > "Mike Easter"
> >> I'll try for the 3rd time. What is the function of the card? We are
> >> trying to discuss how to achieve a particular function in a netbook,
> >> not some fuzzy idea that you have.
> > I use the PCMCIA card to connect to a wireless network.
>
> I can't help but notice the lack of specificity in your reply. *That's
> where it would have been so simple for you to name the brand and modelno
> of your card.
>
> There are specific pcmcia2usb for various specific pcmcia cards.
> Sometimes the pcmcia2usb dongle costs more than the same chipset usb
> device (not for pcmcia) which performs the same function identically using
> identical chipsets.


Sorry.

The card is a Aterm WL54AG which uses the Atheros chipset.

Richy

Richy wrote:
> "Mike Easter"

>> There are specific pcmcia2usb for various specific pcmcia cards.
>> Sometimes the pcmcia2usb dongle costs more than the same chipset usb
>> device (not for pcmcia) which performs the same function identically
>> using identical chipsets.

> The card is a Aterm WL54AG which uses the Atheros chipset.

That pcmcia card uses extremely common atheros chipset and drivers -- eg
it is easily accepted by various linux atheros drivers.

<snip> NEC Aterm WL54AG (PA-WL/54AG) Warpstar Triple Wireless LAN Card. -
Supports 802.11/a/b/g </snip>

<snip1>The PA-WL/54AG is also known as WarpStar ... Main Chipset: ATHEROS
AR5213 (MAC), AR5112 (PHY) </snip1>

pic https://shop.meconet.de/abilder/110447-1.jpg

IMO it is 'stupid' to try to find a pcmcia2usb adapter for that card, when
there are so many different usb 802.11 a/b/g devices which can be used in
the netbook. They are less expensive, you can get them with the atheros
chipset or some other and you will have better options about whether you
want a 'modest'/ simple/ slick/ dongle sticking out of your netbook, or if
you want a very elaborate dongle so that you can have a monster external
antenna to pick up wifi with much greater connectivity rates from much
further/ weaker signals.


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Mike Easter

Mike Easter

>>> There are specific pcmcia2usb for various specific pcmcia cards.
>>> Sometimes the pcmcia2usb dongle costs more than the same chipset usb
>>> device (not for pcmcia) which performs the same function identically
>>> using identical chipsets.
>
>> The card is a Aterm WL54AG which uses the Atheros chipset.
>
>That pcmcia card uses extremely common atheros chipset and drivers -- eg
>it is easily accepted by various linux atheros drivers.
>
><snip> NEC Aterm WL54AG (PA-WL/54AG) Warpstar Triple Wireless LAN Card. -
>Supports 802.11/a/b/g </snip>
>
><snip1>The PA-WL/54AG is also known as WarpStar ... Main Chipset: ATHEROS
>AR5213 (MAC), AR5112 (PHY) </snip1>
>
>pic https://shop.meconet.de/abilder/110447-1.jpg
>
>IMO it is 'stupid' to try to find a pcmcia2usb adapter for that card, when
>there are so many different usb 802.11 a/b/g devices which can be used in
>the netbook. They are less expensive, you can get them with the atheros
>chipset or some other and you will have better options about whether you
>want a 'modest'/ simple/ slick/ dongle sticking out of your netbook, or if
>you want a very elaborate dongle so that you can have a monster external
>antenna to pick up wifi with much greater connectivity rates from much
>further/ weaker signals.

http://www.instructables.com/id/usb-wifi-antenna/

M.L.

On 2009-05-16, Richy <> wrote:
> On 15 May, 18:57, "Mike Easter" <Mi...@ster.invalid> wrote:
>> Richy wrote:
>> > "Mike Easter"
>> >> I'll try for the 3rd time. What is the function of the card? We are
>> >> trying to discuss how to achieve a particular function in a netbook,
>> >> not some fuzzy idea that you have.
>> > I use the PCMCIA card to connect to a wireless network.
>>
>> I can't help but notice the lack of specificity in your reply. Â*That's
>> where it would have been so simple for you to name the brand and modelno
>> of your card.
>>
>> There are specific pcmcia2usb for various specific pcmcia cards.
>> Sometimes the pcmcia2usb dongle costs more than the same chipset usb
>> device (not for pcmcia) which performs the same function identically using
>> identical chipsets.
>
>
> Sorry.
>
> The card is a Aterm WL54AG which uses the Atheros chipset.

So why not look for a netbook that has an Atheros wifi chipset built in?

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I want to buy a netbook but I need a PCMCIA card slot to have another ethernet interface, any suggestions??

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