Wireless PC card or wireless USB connection

[jr70895]

I have been using a Linksys wireless card that slides into the PC card slot. For some reason it does not work properly. When I insert the card the mouse/mouse pad freezes and I cannot control it and the internet signal is not picked up. I have uninstalled/reinstalled with no luck. I have come to the conclusion that the card itself must be damaged. I am just going to buy a new one. I noticed that now you can get a wireless card or wireless USB connection. Does anyone have any experience with using the usb connector for internet access. Just wondering if you can get as good a signal. I do know for a fact that I had no problem with the signal using the PC card before now but the USB does look like a good idea if it works. Thanks

[thegreenblob]

I personally like wireless cards. But, I really think it's a personal preference, cause I can't think of any reason why one would be better than the other.

[Met44]

The PCI and USB cards are usually completely identical besides their interface to the computer. The only factor that I am aware of is that in some environments an external USB device may be less susceptible to obstructions: the USB device can usually be set ontop of a desk or monitor, whereas the PCI card may get stuck under a desk which is invariably made of thick metal :laugh:

Since you didn't mention it though, you have tried shutting the system down, inserting the card into the laptop, and then booting up and installing it with Auto Detect/Add Hardware in the OS? It sounded like you were inserting the card without shutting down?