All WiFi adapters are compatible with our networks.
Most new laptops have wifi adapters built in.


Examples of typical wifi adapters that can be added to desktops
or laptops without built in adapters:

These links will take you to an online shop where
you can purchase the hardware from them.

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Computer
OS
Adapter
Cost
Drivers and Firmware
Comments
PC Desktop

(Wireless)

 Win 98SE, Win ME, Win2000 or Windows XP

 

 Netgear WG-121

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 $23.95 plus shipping 2.0 Driver
PC Desktop or Xbox

(Wireless)

 Windows 95 or even MSDOS Dlink DWL-810+


 

 About $65 Use the WG-121 if you have a USB connector
PC Laptop

(Wireless)

 All Netgear WPN-511

$29.95 inc. shipping

Many new laptops have this function built-in
Apple iMAC

(Wireless)

 OS 9 or later
 
 
 
 

Older iMACs (no slot)

 Airport card

Dlink DWL-810+


 
 

 About $79
 
 
 
 
 
 
About $65 ($55 after rebate)		   1. Your newer iMAC should have a slot for this card.  New laptops have it built in.  You can get it also at Fry's.
 
 
 

Uses the Ethernet connection.
Xbox Adapter, Contact us for configuration All Dlink DWL-900+

$85
 
 

For connecting your Xbox to our network.
Cordless Internet Phone
WiFi Voip phone
 About $155   use with your Vonage or similiar service
900Mhz Cordless Phone All Uniden extended range phone
 $29   Avoids inteference with the Wireless Network

Use of existing wireless base stations
 

If you currently have a wireless LAN deployed where you live, please be sure that you are only using channel 6 to avoid conflicts with the stronger signal in the common areas.  We can integrate your existing network into the community network, improve the overall signal coverage and reduce interference with the community network,  and save you money. Call us to discuss.
 

Use of 2.4 Ghz Cordless phones
 

Use of these products could interrupt an internet session inside your condo.  We suggest you switch to a 900 Mhz digital phone instead.  Here is an excellent 900 Mhz phone at a low price Uniden extended range phone.
 

Use of X-10 wireless Cameras

This type of wireless camera will interupt your wireless internet session..
 

For your testing, various types of cards and answer are available on loan from WiFi-Texas.com Inc.





The advantage of the Orinoco, is that you can add an external antenna if the signal is weak, cost is about $60.
ORiNOCO - Download Software
DSS-5 switch