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Top 6 Wireless Laptop Adapters

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Wireless laptop adapter cards are necessary for mobile workers to take advantage of hot spots and Wi-Fi Internet access in hotels, airports and train stations. Working on the road is much easier when you can connect to the Internet or company network using a wireless laptop adapter.

1. StarTech.com Wi-Fi Detective

Not only does the Wi-Fi Detective help you find wireless signals but you can use the Wi-Fi Detective in your laptop to connect to the wireless network. This is a multi-purpose device which is quite beneficial to those with older laptops that don't have integrated wireless.

2. Linksys WPC54G Wireless-G Notebook Adapter

Wireless laptop adapter card is compatible with all versions of Windows and has a one year warranty. Wireless G cards can work with both B and G networks which provides mobile users with the best connection options. This wireless laptop adapter card comes with a setup wizard to assist you in installation.
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3. D-Link DWL-G650 AirPlus Xtreme G Wireless CardBus Adapter

Wireless laptop adapter card works with Win98 or later operating systems. It comes with a setup guide and software CD. D-Link offers a three year warranty and 24/7 toll-free customer support.
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4. Proxim Orinoco 11a/b/g ComboCard Gold

An easy to install wireless laptop adapter card which comes with a 3 year warranty. The combo card enables you to connect to any wireless network you may encounter while traveling. This network card works well up to a distance of 200ft in wireless G mode. It provides fast throughput of more than 20Mbps in 802.11g mode. This wireless laptop adapter card is well suited to the needs of mobile workers.
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5. Airport Extreme Card

Mobile Mac users can also enjoy the benefits of wireless connectivity while on the road with this wireless laptop adapter card. This wireless laptop adapter card operates on the 802.11g standard and is backward compatible with the 802.11b standard.
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6. Hawking Tech. Hi-Gain Wireless-G Laptop Card

This wireless laptop adapter has a directional antenna which makes it easy to get the best possible signal so you can stay connected. The antenna is also hi-gain which means you get a stronger signal to work with as well. This wireless laptop adapter card is a low power user and is compatible with 802.11b products.
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