Wireless option for my T42p?

[pointfielder]

Hi,
I am planning on buying the T42p (2373HTU) that comes with Intel's
Pro Wireless 802.11b card and bluetooth. I am new to Wireless options, so is this enough or should I go for one of the following (which I will need to buy separately and install myself including the BIOS changes):

1) IBM 11a/b/g Wireless CardBus Adapter: It automatically searches for the best WLAN connection. It helps provide connection flexibility and investment protection to your existing 11b WLAN installations and future access point upgrades. Tri-mode operation helps you connect and switch between a/b/g wireless LANs in your office, or if you subscribe and connect to WLANs where you travel.

2) IBM 11a/b/g Wireless Mini PCI Adapter: Designed for select wireless upgradeable ThinkPad notebooks with the integrated UltraConnect AntennaTM, it automatically searches for the best WLAN connection that is available. Tri-mode operation helps you connect and switch between a/b/g wireless LANs in your office, or if you subscribe and connect to WLANs where you travel.

Which of these two is preferable or are there other better options.
Thanks.
Ravi

[lfeagan]

MiniPCI = internal which uses the built-in antennas
Cardbus = PCMCIA card which will stick out from the side of your notebook
Search the forums FMI.

[skanky]

depends on what you use it for.

11b is fine for surfing and such. i have a intel 11b card in my t42 and if i need to transfer large files, i use the wired connection.

or i grab the 11g pcmcia card i have lying about but i prefer the wired's connection speed over even 11g.

[pointfielder]

Thanks guys for your input.

This forum has been very valuable in general
in helping me with the buying process.

[JohnDrake]

Stick with that card, its ok.

Make sure you run the 30MB+ version of Access Connections to update everything related to wireless communication for the system. AC is great code.

You can download it here:

http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... IGR-4ZLNJB