Cheap Bridge -- Give some Links

Question

I've posted a related question on the optiplex forums.  Basically I have a friend with a GC260 that wants to go wireless (preferably g).  The computer has usb1.1 ports so that options out.  It also appears that the pci slot is far too low profile to allow any common pci card.   Basically I need a cheap 802.11g wireless to ethernet bridge.  If anyone has a link or has a product that's worked well for them, post a reply.   Do these bridges work well for people?   Are there cheap routers out there that will work as a bridge?

NemesisDB · Answer

thanks again ...  did i mention how much i hate small form factor PCs?

100mph · Answer

WAP11 (Linksys) according to some (Google), but it's B.

Asus WL-330g (~ 60 USD) works great for me. Please see this post for more details:

http://forums.us.dell.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=si_wireless&message.id=13782

All the Best!

=== EDIT ===

Bridging Netgear WGT624 to Asus WL-330g.

Setup:

- 802.11g only
- Disabled SSID broadcast
- MAC filter
- WPA

=== END ===

Message Edited by 100mph on 07-29-2005 12:15 AM

NemesisDB · Answer

Actually, I managed to find a low profile card :) http://www.staples.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StaplesProductDisplay?prodCatType=1&storeId=10001&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&productId=104719

100mph · Answer

$99? Is it the 'Cheap Bridge' you’ve been looking for?

NemesisDB · Answer

that link was actually for a low profile PCI card -- around $54

100mph · Answer

Yeah, me BAD … sorry.

Etta.Lovitz · Answer

Actually, I managed to find a low profile card :)

http://www.staples.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StaplesProductDisplay?prodCatType=1&storeId=10001&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&productId=104719

Who can give an answer? This seems not so helpful to me.

Networking, Internet, & Bluetooth

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