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

[jeff <jeffv@op.net>]

fljohnson3@isp.com wrote:
> Hi PLUGgers,

Hi Floyd.


> (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

29.99 + 6.14 (3 day shipping) at newegg.com (in stock)


> (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. 

$2.96 (incl PA tax, not incl shipping) in stock
http://www.dealtime.com/xPO-Dynex-Notebook-10-100-32-Bit-PCMCIA-Network-Card-DX-E201

Best Buy wants 29.99 + tax.

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

I remember the 3Coms being very reliable, but am hazy on model... 3c574,
I believe.  They're older and should be around in quantity, new or used.
 IIRC they come with a dongle, which is a PITA.  But probably easy to find.

Circuit City has a NexxTech NCARDBUS for 19.99



Good luck.

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