imma go .11b because 1 we have no cordless phone cause we all have cells and a few regular phones.. and 2 it has better range and can get through 2 levels down to my room.. of course i will hookup the linksys booster to it too :thumbup: thx all.. i guess that open port in my laptop is for pcmcia.. i dunno i thought it was diff.. maybe ill take a pic and post it..