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For my new pc i can choose which NIC i want, a friend of mine has a D-Link, he hasnt reported any problems, but then again, he aint no computer whiz. I can also get a 3com, but for more cash. Would a D-link be ok? I don't know much about them.
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[This message has been edited by glazenuts (edited September 30, 2000).]
I have two D-Link DFE-530TX+, and four of my roommates have them too. They work great for us on our home network.
I have a d-link530tx and i have no problems with it ive taken my pc to a friends house he has a 3com nic and a 3com hub and i get better speed than he does and i have more tweaking options for it too.
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I have both types, 3 Com (with an Intel chipset)and Linksys (I picked up the 3Com used when I needed another NIC in a hurry and didn't weant to go clean across town) For all practical, garden-variety purposes, I can't se a significant difference between the two, although the 3Com offers more remote management options. In a home network setting though, this is pretty much a non-issue. Save the cash and get the Linksys, or a Netgear 311 (great card, about the same price, and it tolerates overclocking the PCI bus better than the Linksys does).
[This message has been edited by tomteriffic (edited October 11, 2000).]
I have a 4pc lan at the house running all D-link 530+ without a hitch. I would use a switch though. They are just as cheap as a hub now.
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Don't bother with the 3Com stuff...
get a D-Link card and save the headaches at LAN parties.
wow, ethernet cards actually make a difference? cuz I just bought a cheap old smartlink 10/100 ethernet for $14 not knowing that different brands make a diff.
I currently have a DFE530tx+ on my computer. Absolutely no probs at all for only 10 bux. Save your money and get the D-link.