[SATLUG] 802.11 pcmcia cards, polarization

[Tom Weeks]

On Wednesday 01 September 2004 04:29 pm, Andrew Hodel wrote:
> Are 802.11 pcmcia cards vertically or horizontally polarized?  It seems
> they would be horizontally, however most external antenna on AP's are
> vertically polarized (orientated at least).  Considering that if most
> cards are horizontally polarized, what is the reasoning behind this?

Probably cost... they figure no one will care(?!)...

But you're right.  That being said though, there are vertically polarized 
cards available:
	http://www.spd.co.uk/product.asp?dept%5Fid=83&sku=394


But to metch tings up better at home, you can get yourself some H-polarized 
antenna for your home APs:
http://www.pacwireless.com/products/base.shtml

(or just turn your home AP antennas sideways.. ;)

And you can now also get some really kick butt "Multi-polarization" or MP 
antennas out there now for your APs:
http://www.connectronics.com/wifi_plus/

I think they're calling this "WiFi-Plus" or something stupid like that.


Or.. if you're using the ORiNOCO Gold PC card the Jeremy recommends... You can 
get a little mini Vert antenna for your PC card:
http://www.tomsnetworking.com/Reviews-58-ProdID-ARLXOMMINI2400.php

Hmm.. seems like all the hard core W.drivers use this little ORiNOCO Gold... 
:u>

Cheers,

Tweeks