[PLUG] Cheap home (actually an apartment) networking question

[fljohnson3@isp.com]

Hi PLUGgers,

I just broke the 10/100 USB device I use to connect my laptop to a wired
broadband router/modem. Being low on cash, I am considering the following
strategies to regain at-will connectivity a week from today:

(1) Given that my wireless card is okay, but can't reach the street, I
could shell out $42.79 (figures in sales tax) for a Belkin F5D7230-4
(allegedly available within the reach of SEPTA). If there's a "Don't do
it!" implied in that approach, let me know.

(2) Shell out $42.09 for a wired Dynex DX-E201. I've had luck with their
wireless card, which turned out to be Atheros-powered.

If there's an even more cost-effective approach to getting back at full
strength in a day, clue me in.

Thanks in advance,

Floyd Johnson
Current Distro:Fedora 7


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