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Date:  Wed, 20 Apr 2005 07:44:15 -0700
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From:  "Neil Waldhauer" <os2-wireless_users@2rosenthals.com>
To:  os2-wireless_users@2rosenthals.com
Subject: [OS2Wireless] Hawking HWC54D PC Card with HiGain Antenna

On Wed, 20 Apr 2005 10:30:23 -0400, "Jeffrey Race" <jrace@attglobal.net> wrote:

> Saw this advertised at the local Microcenter; it has a swivel antenna.
> Since I just had some problems at a hotel in London with a marginal
> signal, I'd like to ask to what extent this concept of a swivel antenna 
> really works (say compared to my Cisco 350 card); also someone
> please remind me of the site where I can view whether this card
> will work on OS/2.

I still like the Pringles Can antenna, but I guess you can use anything you
like. I don't think there is any way to improve the signal of the Cisco 350. I
use the Cisco 350 and the Ambicom WL8100B, and the Cisco 350 is way better at
making a connection with marginal signal.

So, if the Hawking is starting out as bad as the Ambicom, then a swivel antenna
is unlikely to make it as good as the Cisco 350, even if you could get OS/2
drivers for it.

If you are going to shop for anything that works on OS/2, I recommend starting
with finding the driver, and then finding hardware to match.

So for WiFi equipment, look  for something that connects to your computer via
ethernet. And if you find a good solution that works this way, please let us
know. I want to steal my neighbor's cable modem bandwidth...

Neil
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Neil Waldhauer, neil@blondeguy.com

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