Need a better laptop NIC.

erw1n · Post by **erw1n** » Fri Aug 22, 2003 3:11 pm

My current setup is a 1.2gig laptop. I'm using a netgear fa411 nic, and the dang thing keeps breaking. I'd appreciate if someone could suggest a better all around NIC. Thanks in advance guys!

rpeAMP · Post by **rpeAMP** » Sat Aug 23, 2003 2:38 am

Netgear FA411 MODEM, or ethernet card?

How does it keep "breaking"? Give us some info and maybe we can figure something out that would prevent you from having to buy a new card.

erw1n · Post by **erw1n** » Sat Aug 23, 2003 11:01 am

Its a NIC, and the main problem i have is that lately it has only been working when it wants to. I'm thinking there is a short.

rpeAMP · Post by **rpeAMP** » Sat Aug 23, 2003 12:03 pm

Well, if you've exhausted all other options and are sure that it's not something like the connecting cable, then I guess it's time to get a new card.

3Com sells great equipment; many think they are overpriced, but they are rock solid and rarely fail. Also, Linksys makes good stuff for the budget-minded type, and Netgear is also another common favorite.

Post by **YeOldeStonecat** » Mon Aug 25, 2003 12:37 pm

Who needs dongles or x-jacks to keep breaking, get a PC card with full sized jacks and never worry again.

http://www.3com.com/products/en_US/deta ... 3C3FEM656C