CNet, Inc. IEEE 802.11B WLS LAN-PCI ADPT ( CNWL-311 )

Rating:
Summary: When you need more range
Review: The CNET CNWl-311 uses a 33 miliwatt (industry standard) tnsmitter but a 2.2 dB (vs 1 dB industry standard) antenna.

More powerfull transmitters are BAD (this is the same frequency as a microwave oven- I don't want to sit near a more powerful transmitter- I want a more sensitive reciever (better antenna).

This hardware boosted my signal (compared to Netgear and Dlink adapters) from 11% up to 22% at the worst location. (11 % means you will lose the connection if someone walks between you, or there is sunspot activity, 22% will give you a reliable connection with enough speed for cable modems and DSL)

A great improvement over most of the hardware out there! And for no extra $$$$! If you have a standard antenna, you can buy 2 5.5 dB antennas at radioshack for $30, and throw away the standard antenna to increase range. This is much smarter.