wireless setup with an HP zv5000v or Pavilion's ?

Will this router work with this model?

Netgear WMB521 Wireless-B Router and PC Card Kit

link:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000117DH6/ref%3Dnosim/bensbargaicenter/103-5607735-2519810


I've heard that some HP laptops have issues with wireless pc cards.

Anyone deal with netgear and HP pavilions?

Is it worth getting 802.11b? i will use it for home (1.5Mbit) & campus (T3)
should i get 802.11g? is that BETTER somehow?

 

Did you not get the wireless option with your ZV5000? I haven't heard any problems with Netgear & HP systems. There was an issue a couple users had with Linksys cards & their HP notebooks.

The Wireless B standard can transfer files at a max speed of 11Mbits/s, while the G standard can transfer files at a max speed of 54Mbits/s. You may not get the full speed of 54Mbits, a lot of factors involved.

For your home use, B is fine, but if you plan on sending a lot of files (networking), then the faster the transfer speed the better.

-Vb-

 

try this i use this with customers and it works 99% of the time.



WireLess WalkThrough

1) Shut down router
2) Go to add/remove programs in the control panel
3) Uninstall HP LAN manager
4) Go to Device Manager
5) Uninstall ALL Network adapters
6) Shut down the computer
7) Turn on router
8) Reboot computer
9) When and if the network wizard pops up click on cancel
10) If a Wireless network is still not found
11) Go to network connections in the control panel
12) Right click on the wireless network
13) Click on view available networks
14) Check allow me to connect to the selected network even though it's not secure
15) Click on the advanced button
16) Click on the configure button
17) Uncheck WEP
18) Uncheck Network Authentication
19) Click OK
20) Click on the Advanced button
21) Check any available Network
22) Uncheck auto connect to non-preferred network
23) Click on close
24) Click on refresh
25) Click on OK
26) DONE


I'd rather be skateboarding

 

Hey Fusion,

I've actually had issues with my HP ZX5000 pavilion laptop and my netgear router (WR814 v2). Posted a couple months ago, but I never did resolve it. For some reason, it just won't work with my wireless card. So I ended up purchasing a linksys router and it works great.

The odd thing is, my brother also has an HP pavilion laptop but a different wireless card and was using the netgear just fine. I'm guessing there might be some compatibility issues with my wireless card, broadcom 802.11b, and the netgear router.

But I'm no expert. =)

 

Thanks for the info guys. I will either get netgear,linksys , or belkin. Leaning toward linksys because its suppose to be the best...

 

Fusionacid,
I don't think Linksys router is the best but I'm using with my zx5000 Linksys WRT54G and I have always 48 or 54 speed (from 8-10 feet)so I think it is good and hope will work for you.