Can I use BOTH the Built in WiFi of a notebook and a PCMCIA WiFi Card Together to increase connection speed?
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[quote]\nCan I collaborate these 2 connections into one, and would that theoretically mean I could double the connection speed to 54Mbps x 2 = 108Mbps?\n[end quote]\n\nNo, i don't think it works that way. What i presume is that only one connection is active at a time since you have no control on what connection a program work. And btw, the speed of one wireless connection is far higher than what you get by your ISP.
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you probably need to install the drivers for your wireless card.
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This could be a number of problems, but I would not go buy a new card so quickly, and that first answer is not even the same kind of network card.\n\nHow far away is the computer from the router?  I've seen this problem with a computer too far away in my house before.  Also, the 2.4Ghz band is pretty clogged with consumer electronics, especially coreless phones.  These can affect the performance of your wireless network, even if they are in your neighbor's house if they aren't too far away.\n\nWithout much more information, I would suggest resetting the router to factory defaults and starting over.  Good luck.
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You'll need to install an Ethernet PCMCIA network interface card.  Unless you have a wireless router, then you should install a wireless network card.  (This is preferred if you have a laptop because it's all about portability.)  If you have an RJ-45 jack built-in to your laptop, make sure it's Ethernet and enabled in your laptop's BIOS.
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Just get a Linksys or Netgear wireless G router. Connect the WAN port of the router to the cable modem. Connect both notebooks to the router. \n\nI recommended a G router, but only if you laptops have G wireless cards in them. If not, then get the correct router for your cards (if not G then B).\n\nAs far as security goes, use the WAP or whatever security it has. Be sure to change the default passwords. They are not bulletproof, but unless your neighbors are international super spys, the security in the wireless routers should suffice if you actually use it.
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G'day,\n\nUnfortunately there's nothing much you can do.  There may be an adapter that can adapt from PCMCIA to USB, but connection may not be very good.  Best suggestion will be to buy the USB version of your PCMCIA card.\n\nGood Luck!
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The wireless card in your laptop needs software from it's manufacturer to connect. What Windows is telling you is that the built in zero configuration wireless utility in Windows XP doesn't work with the card you are using. Get another card, or download the right software for the card you have from the manufacturer's website.
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You can, but you are limiting the performance.  Make sure they are both the same type and they work in the same frequency(PC2700, PC3200 etc)\n\nBattery Wizard
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Enable the wireless card to accept connections.\n\nThat should be it. Also you have to have SP2 for Windows\nIt sorts out any wireless problems
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Unless it's a laptop you're going to be struggling. You need to either:\n\nBuy a PCI - PCMCIA adapter to install on your motherboard.\n\nor\n\nBuy a PCI GPRS Wireless card.
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Yes...\nYou must configure the software to use "ad hoc" mode instead of "infrastructure" mode.\n\nSee your wireless adapter documentation or just go into the wireless settings to make that change!
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yes, but i would reccomend you to use the ports on your laptop before using a pcmcia one, they tend to be faster, if you do insist on a card, get an adaptec or a dlink, they are major brands that deliver unsurpassed preformance
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You need a card which supports 802.11G (it's backward compatible with the older and slower standards which are 802.11A and B). \nI just bought one from Linksys, it works fine. I would not recommend those fancy new cards with reconfigurables antennas and double bandwidth, I didn't find it worth the extra bucks.
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Buy a wireless network card (if your laptop doesnt already have one).  You can buy these as USB attachments or PCMCIA cards.\n\nThen you need a wireless network to connect to. I recommend the Linksys 54g Wireless Router.  If you have another source for a wireless connection, this is not required.
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if your computer doesn't have a wireless card, go pick up a wireless  usb adapter.  it's a lot easier to set up than opening your computer and installing a pci card.\n\nhere is an example.\n\nBelkin Wireless-G USB 2.0 Network Adapter \nModel: F5D7050\nit goes for about $40, but you can always find a cheaper one from Fry's.
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lets see.. 2mbps versus 12mbps (normal) or 480mbps (high speed)...\ngo pick up a pci usb 2.0 HS card.
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Software upgrade is useless (but can be done anyway). The only upgrade i can recommend is to get a PCMCIA USB 2.0 adapter card. But be aware that with this card the speed (e.g. with an external hard disk) will only be increased about 6 times and not 40 times like many vendor promise (PCI specifications for notebooks - they are hardly known!).\n\nPCMCIA USB 2.0 adapter\nhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16839101111