I want to set up a new wireless network between 4 computers all using Windows XP, to share broadband. I've decided to buy this modem/router from Netgear, it looks good and has good reviews. http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=52244
Now I need to choose the wireless adapters. I presently use USB wireless adapters but they aren't properly compatible with windows XP and I don't like the USB interface so now i'm going for PCI (unless there is a good reason why I shouldn't). Could you guys suggest some good PCI adapters that, most importantly, work 100% with Windows XP! I have both a Netgear MA101 and a Linksys WUSB11 adapater which both said on the box were compatible with XP and both, after months of forums and support sites, it turns out are not( both have issues with the Wireless Zero Configuration Service). The router is 802.11g so if the adapters are this speed it would be an advantage. I've been looking at a number of adapters but I want to know what adapters you guys are using that difinatly work XP.
Cheers
Alex

A man walks into a Psychiatrist's wearing only cellophane for shorts. The doctor takes one look and says "Well, I can clearly see you're nuts".

I bought 2 Netgear WG511v2 PCMCIA cards a couple weeks ago and am very satisfied with them. Have used them on three different XP (with SP2) notebooks. Accessing the internet with my (Belkin) router (and cable modem) they seem as fast as my desktop's ethernet connection. Also using them in an adhoc network. I like and use the Netgear software that comes with them, and haven't even tried Window's WZC with them. Using "advanced" or WPA TKIP encryption with the router and WEP 128-bit with the adhoc. Haven't yet used them at distance greater than 20'.

Terry

that router you have bought is spot on just bought it myself of ebuyer along with
http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=50127

quickfind:50127

download the latest drivers from netgears site use them and you have a good setup works great for me from one side of house to other about 40 -50m.
no problems yet touch wood.

also bought a wg111
ebuyer code: 60014

for my laptop works fine with xp.
router allows for mac filtering.

hope this helps. just thought i'd reply as i can confirm all this actually works as i set it up about 3 weeks ago and not had one problem.
if you do need any help email me

Athlon xp 2500+ @2.17
pc 3200 512mb ram
radeon 9200se
win xp home oem

just to add the router has 4 wired ports on it also. unusual for a wireless router.
so i have 2 of my machines wired to it and 4 wirelessly 3 on wg311 and 1 using wg111

Athlon xp 2500+ @2.17
pc 3200 512mb ram
radeon 9200se
win xp home oem

Thanks Simon, that looks perfect. Its nice to hear that a product works from someone who's been using it for a while.
Thanks for the reply!
Alex

A man walks into a Psychiatrist's wearing only cellophane for shorts. The doctor takes one look and says "Well, I can clearly see you're nuts".