I've used DLink DWL510G as well as Netgear WG311v3 PCI cards with my Linksys WAG354G Router+Modem. Connection sux big time and speed never remains at 54Mbps, but keeps fluctuating and the signal quality is pretty poor. I've tried changing to different channels, but to no avail.
However, the Intel 2200BG built-in adapter on my laptop performs real good. So it seems like the problem is not with the router's signal but the inability of the afore mentioned cards to pick up a decent signal.
So which adapter should I go in for? Is PCI the best or do even the USB variants perform as good? Also, do the USB variants perform better if plugged in directly into the PC or through the bundled USB extension cable (which acts as an antenna???)
However, the Intel 2200BG built-in adapter on my laptop performs real good. So it seems like the problem is not with the router's signal but the inability of the afore mentioned cards to pick up a decent signal.
So which adapter should I go in for? Is PCI the best or do even the USB variants perform as good? Also, do the USB variants perform better if plugged in directly into the PC or through the bundled USB extension cable (which acts as an antenna???)