Hi I'm hopefully about to make the jump to wireless networking. I simply love linux so I'm trying to figure out which is the best card to buy. My choices are unfortunately rather limited as i live in Iceland and some brand names are not imported to this tiny island
I have found this card and I was wondering if anyone has gotten it to work on linux?
Any help/advice will be greatly appreciated.
Trendnet 54Mb/s PCI (TEW-403PI)
TEW-403PI
54Mbps 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter
TRENDnet's TEW-403PI 54Mbps Wireless LAN PCI Adapter creates freedom for your desktop PC. This PCI adapter plugs right into computer's PCI bus slot providing wire-free access to networked resources from your wired Local Area Network (LAN) and Internet (via Access Point) or create a network without networking cables. It dynamically shifts between 54 and 1 Mbps for maximum availability and reliability. Complying with 2.4 GHz frequency band IEEE 802.11g draft and 802.11b 11Mbps standards, TRENDnet's TEW-403PI ensures optimal security and performance for your wireless networking environment.
Uses 2.4 GHz frequency band, which complies with worldwide requirements
32-bit PCI Bus Specification 2.2
Up to 54Mbps connection speed
Connects to IEEE 802.11g or 802.11b (11Mbps) wireless devices
Dynamically shifts network speed (based on signal strength)
Supports Ad-Hoc (peer-to-peer) mode and Infrastructure mode (Access Point)
Compatible with Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP
64/128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) with ASCII, HEX, or Passphrase Key
Stores multiple Wireless Network Profiles
Low interference and high susceptibility guarantee reliable performance
Enables high data rate multi-media applications such as video streaming transmission
2dBi Detachable antenna with Reverse SMA Female connector
Distance coverage 30 to100 meters indoor, 100 to 300 meters outdoors
3-Year Warranty
Interface Type: PCI Bus Power Management Specification 2.2
Standards: IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g draft
Antenna: 2dBi Dipole Antenna with reverse SMA connector
Data Rate (auto fallback):
802.11b: 11Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 2Mbps, and 1Mbps
802.11g: 54Mbps, 48Mbps, 36Mbps, 24Mbps, 18Mbps, 12Mbps, 9Mbps and 6Mbps
Module Technique:
802.11b: CCK (11 and 5.5Mbps), DQPSK (2Mbps), DBPSK (1Mbps)
802.11g: OFDM
Media Access Protocol: CSMA/CA with ACK
Frequency: 2.4 to 2.497 GHz (Industrial Scientific Medical Band)
LED Indicator: ACT (Activity)
Output Power: 15dBm (typical)
Receiving Sensitivity:
11Mbps 10 – 5 BER @ -80 dBm (typical)
54Mbps 10 – 5 BER @ -65 dBm (typical)
Channels: 11 Channels (US/Canada), 13 Channels (EU)
Power Consumption:
Operating mode: 3.3VDC (TX: 550mA, RX: 350mA)
Sleep mode: 3.3VDC (TX: 225mA, RX: (disabled) <10mA)
Dimensions (LxWxH): 120 x 85 x 13 mm (4.7x 3.3 x 0.5 inches) (without the metal bracket)
Weight: 130g (4.5 oz.) with antenna
Temperature:
Operating: 0° ~ 50° C (32° ~ 122° F)
Storage: -20° ~ 65° C (-4° ~ 149° F)
Humidity: 95% max. (Non-condensing)
Certification: FCC, CE
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