Wireless g for T21

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fleamourian · #1 Post by **fleamourian** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 9:24 am

Anyone know where to buy a wireless card upgrade for T21? I saw one on eBay but now sold out, it was a Atheros 5213a a/b/g 108Mbps Wireless WLAN WIFI Mini PCI Card.

Cheerz

Stargate199 · #2 Post by **Stargate199** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 11:54 am

The best way for Wifi on the T21 is a PCMCIA Wireless G card. This is usually found around $35-45 at a computer store. You can do internal Wifi, but you will loose your ethernet and modem and will have to find a way to install the internal antenna. Going with the PCMCIA card is the best option. It's simple and works great.

bkn · #3 Post by **bkn** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 2:09 pm

I would also endorse the use of a PCMCIA Wi-FI card.

I tried to use an internal mini-pci wi-fi card with an internal antenna in the base and behind the LCD. I tried all the antenna positions suggested in other threads on this site. None performed as well as my Netgear PCMCIA card.

fleamourian · #4 Post by **fleamourian** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 3:03 pm

I'm really green, though learning, do I need a certain type or should I just ask down my local computer store??? A link would be handy!

Failing that I'll take a butchers this evening then take actual card down local computer shop. I reckon I can install it myself, I have found the laptop exceptionally easy to take apart and put back together with help of manual. Yey!

Purcy · #5 Post by **Purcy** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 3:19 pm

None is more green than me, but I learn so much here. I know you are looking for wireless g, but I bought a Linksys wireless b notebook card on e-bay for $4 (brand new in package) and went onto the Linksys website and downloaded the driver/utility for it; I have used it many times with my home network and out of the house, works great!

Good luck.

fleamourian · #6 Post by **fleamourian** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 3:29 pm

Thanks Purcy, cool name by the way! Yeah I find this forum v-helpful. It works in garden!?! I have a Zoom X6 wireless g router, not tested yet, but if it works dwnstairs I'll be pleased!

bkn/Stargate199:

R we referring to the PCI 3Com card that came as standard here? If so it don't look like the ones on eBay, has two connectors, one small, one large. If not PCI card then do you have official IBM name as used in service manual?

Purcy · #7 Post by **Purcy** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 3:41 pm

I think Stargate was referring to the same type of PC card that I use, sometimes called notebook adapters. You can find them cheaper I am sure, but here is a link so you can see what it looks like for the g card you want:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6833124110

it just plugs into the PCMCIA slot on the left side of your laptop.

fleamourian · #8 Post by **fleamourian** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 3:52 pm

Aaaah... (dawns slowly.) I always wondered what those slots were for, u mean with the blue buttons right, two of them. Ha, tenner on eBay. Bargain!

Cheerz Purcy!

Purcy · #9 Post by **Purcy** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 3:57 pm

You got it right!! $10 is good, go for it. They really work!

fleamourian · #10 Post by **fleamourian** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 6:41 pm

I'll still need a wireless g USB adaptor, right?

Purcy · #11 Post by **Purcy** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 7:25 pm

Nope, that card sticking out the left side of your laptop will be the radio signal receiver for the wifi. When you get your card, you 'll need to install the driver (or download it) and then put the card in and configure it with the router once and you're set.

fleamourian · #12 Post by **fleamourian** » Sun Apr 01, 2007 8:45 am

Probably takes a fellow newbie to explain to a newbie like myself! I have learned something there.

Purcy · #13 Post by **Purcy** » Sun Apr 01, 2007 9:13 am

fleamourian wrote:Probably takes a fellow newbie to explain to a newbie like myself! I have learned something there.

You got that right! The majority of the people here are beyond brilliant, but they do push you to try and understand, so it is very worthwhile to keep coming back - if nothing more than to read. You will learn a lot.

Website · #14 Post by **tfflivemb2** » Sun Apr 01, 2007 10:40 am

Excellent job Purcy!

Purcy · #15 Post by **Purcy** » Sun Apr 01, 2007 11:10 am

Hey thanks Steve, or is it Steverina??

fleamourian · #16 Post by **fleamourian** » Sun Apr 01, 2007 2:29 pm

Yeah, I should of researched what a PCMCIA card was. Nothing wrong with asking for help but he who helps himself & all. Will try not to be so lazy next time.

Temetka · #17 Post by **Temetka** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 12:33 am

We have all heard it before, but I think that this thread bears brining it up once again:

"There is no stupid question but the that is not asked..."

You came here looking for help, and received it. In the process you learned a few things. It is for this reason (and others) that Bill founded the forums. I am glad everything appears to be working out for you. If you require further assistance, you know where to come.

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