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    WiFi Card Management

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by redsteve, Jan 11, 2009.

  1. redsteve

    redsteve Notebook Enthusiast

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    :confused: I would like some input on which software to use to best manage wireless conections? I move from loction to location often as well as working at my home network. I would like something that is easy to detect and select available connetions. I'am useing a Gigabyte GN-WS30N-RH Card in my Dell E1505 laptop. I've heard pros and cons to Windows Wrieless Zero, Network Magic, and the Gigabyte Software. Help Me come up with the best option. It dosen't heve one that I listed above.

    Steve
     
    redsteve, Jan 11, 2009
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  2. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    What operating system do you use?
     
    kegobeer, Jan 11, 2009
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  3. redsteve

    redsteve Notebook Enthusiast

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    XP Pro Sp 3
     
    redsteve, Jan 11, 2009
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  4. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    I'd use the Gigabyte software.
     
    kegobeer, Jan 11, 2009
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  5. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I'd agree with kegobeer. The card-specific utilities are usually better than the default .Windows functionality, and Network Magic is going to be way too cumbersome for what it sounds like your needs are.
     
    Shyster1, Jan 11, 2009
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  6. wlan_man

    wlan_man Notebook Consultant

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    Yuck the SW with the CD is prehistoric.
    Grab the SW (includes latest driver) from here
    Install it and put the CD away, turn it into an ash tray or bling :)

    Now enjoy a very good Client Utility that works in XP/Vista and as I'm typing this Windows 7 (beta1)
     
    wlan_man, Jan 12, 2009
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