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Decent 802.11a/g USB adapter

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Last Post: January 26, 2009:

By nnichols January 26, 2009

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I am dealing with two mobile x-ray machines that can transmit their images via a USB connected ethernet or wireless adapter. USB is the only interface option for these devices, which run Windows XP.

The default wireless adapter specified by the manufacturer was a Trendnet adapter that performed poorly.

We are running Cisco WLCs (v4.2.130.0) with 1131 APs, so I've been focusing on trying to find CCX 3 or higher compliant adapters. Currently communications are 802.11g, but I may transition some devices to 802.11a in the future.

Does anyone have any suggestions for a decently performing USB-based 802.11a/g adapter?
By paulzinda January 26, 2009

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Some ideas for consideration:

The only CCX certified a/b/g USB adapter:
DWL-AG132 Wireless USB Adapter

Linksys (by Cisco) Wireless-N USB Network Adapter with Dual-Band
WUSB600N

The only a/b/g USB adapter preferred for use with AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer:
DWL-AG132 Wireless USB Adapter

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