Running my typical searches on ebay, I seem to have come across a mini PCI form factor Netegriti 802.11 a and b card for $30.

Seems like it looks a LOT like our beloved EM-500AG. 

Although very few of us use 802.11a, maybe a handful will find this useful?

Looks like the eBay seller will let you return it if it doesn’t work…

—Neil

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=31534&item=5135333050&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

Will this one work in the TR?

Yes, it should work since it has the type IIIB form factor. I’m not sure why you’d want to get it at this point. The Intel 2915ABGs will be out pretty soon and should be priced fairly low once in the mainstream market.

Oops, I just looked at my router’s specs (Netgear WGR612) and noticed that it only supports 802.11 b and g—not a!

Groovy, what is the advantage of this new PCI card you mention? Only that it supports a, b, and g? When do you suppose it will be out?

Otherwise, can anybody point me to a place to buy an upgrade card to the g standard?

Alright dumb question, but I don’t know otherwise:

http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=32900&item=5735125137&rd=1

Will this work? It says “3B”—is that all I need to look out for?

IIIB = 3B

Well, the advantage of the Intel 2915ABG is that it will be triple band and likely be a low power part like all of the “centrino” platform parts. While the original Atheros ABG card I recommended was good for its time, there are newer chipsets from Intel and Atheros that perform better, add new features, and use less power.

http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=8127&item=5146907637&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

Last time, I promise: How about this one? Can you see any reason why this one would not work?

Thanks!