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PC to Wireless recommendation?

  • 22-09-2011 12:05pm
    #1
    SAINTRON
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 236 ✭✭


    Hi,

    I would like to buy an adapter/card to enable WiFi on my desktop. I have a 4Meg broadband connection so it would need to be on the fast side.Any recommendations greatly received as it seems to be a bit of a minefield.

    Many thanks.


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  • #2
    FSL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,456 ✭✭✭FSL


    Wireless connections are susceptible to interference if it is at all possible I would stick to cable for the desktop.

    Otherwise you can get a PCI wireless card which you slot into a spare PCI slot on the motherboard or you can get a USB wireless adapter.

    The slowest wireless is considerably faster that 4mbs.


  • #3
    dub45
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 12,450 Mod ✭✭✭✭dub45


    Your best bet is a wireless usb adapter. That way you don't have to open the pc and you can add a bit of flexibility by connecting it via a usb extension lead which will allow you to experiment a bit with position if necessary.

    Just an example:

    http://www.komplett.ie/Komplett/product/ZKB_04RAND/18_NETWORK/12_NIC/productdetails/20000458/NETGEAR_WNA3100_Wireless_N_300_USB_Adapter_/WNA3100_100PES/default.aspx


  • #4
    SAINTRON
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 236 ✭✭SAINTRON


    Many thanks for that. I went for a USB unit and it works a treat. Very surprising considering its size and cost {2Oeuro}.
    :)


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