PCI wireless LAN card

Mike · 4th November 2006, 15:16

I have been reinstalling the wireless LAN card into the pc we've started again with.

Card is a Safecom (Texas) SWLPT 54108

XP doesn't 'find new hardware' and the software won't load - a search on the web for this card shows that it has real problems with XP (do these companies ever talk to each other? :lol: ) Enough problems that I doubt I can get it working.

Can anyone recommend a good make to buy as a replacement that will work with XP easily?

tvm

GreyGhost · 4th November 2006, 15:43

I like Buffalo kit mainly for it's X platform compatibility, might be a good place to start, Don't know Windoze or PC well enough to make a proper fool proof reccomendation.

Good article.

http://www.trustedreviews.com/article.aspx?art=1903

Manufacturers site http://www.buffalo-technology.com/buffalo-home.php

BMC123 · 5th November 2006, 13:47

I stopped using pci wireless cards a while back after finding a nice little USB wireless dongle on ebay for £11, although I assume your PC has a spare USB, and that your PC card was just acting as a receiver

If its a main hub just ignore me

Alan · 5th November 2006, 20:02

Hi Mike, any one of the pci cards will do you just fine. http://www.kustompcs.co.uk/acatalog/..._Cards_61.htmland The service from this mob is top notch.

Mike · 5th November 2006, 20:15

tvm Alan

It's good to hear from people who know!

'cos I don't..............

yorky · 6th November 2006, 11:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

I have been reinstalling the wireless LAN card into the pc we've started again with.

Card is a Safecom (Texas) SWLPT 54108

XP doesn't 'find new hardware' and the software won't load - a search on the web for this card shows that it has real problems with XP (do these companies ever talk to each other? :lol: ) Enough problems that I doubt I can get it working.

Can anyone recommend a good make to buy as a replacement that will work with XP easily?

tvm

Mike

I have loads of these if you'd like me to send one down to you (fully boxed, sealed, instructions, drivers etc)

Just PM me your addy and i'll pop one in the post for ya if you need one still

I have belkin and d-link I think - prob the belkin one would be best for you as its easy to setup and use!

Steve

Spôôk · 7th November 2006, 18:03

Mike
That sounds like a good offer from Yorki. Otherwise ASUS is a safe bet. Inexpensive, first class product. We use them at work (couple of years now) and no problems.

Spôôk

Mike · 7th November 2006, 18:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spôôk

Mike
That sounds like a good offer from Yorki. Otherwise ASUS is a safe bet. Inexpensive, first class product. We use them at work (couple of years now) and no problems.

Spôôk

Cheers for that Spook

I'll remember your advice for when I break the one Yorky sends lol

Me and machines don't get on (apart from R40 that is

)

Mike

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GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	I like Buffalo kit mainly for it's X platform compatibility, might be a good place to start, Don't know Windoze or PC well enough to make a proper fool proof reccomendation. Good article. http://www.trustedreviews.com/article.aspx?art=1903 Manufacturers site http://www.buffalo-technology.com/buffalo-home.php

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Alan Avid contributor Other Make Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Near Glasgow Posts: 169 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Mike, any one of the pci cards will do you just fine. http://www.kustompcs.co.uk/acatalog/..._Cards_61.htmland The service from this mob is top notch.