george riley Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Which one of these is best for a wireless desktop i have a router and a wireless laptop but my desktop has no wireless connection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-pops- Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 I have used both in the past and found little to choose between them.Suppose it's down to economics really but, buy the best you can afford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george riley Posted August 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 are they any good i.e speed wise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 What is your router George is it Wireless G (up to 54 Mbps), or N (up to 300 Mbps) ?A Wi-Fi network connection operates at the highest possible speed that both devices (endpoints) can support.e.g. An 802.11g laptop connected to an 802.11n router,will network at the lower speeds of 'G'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george riley Posted August 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Hi Borisheres what it says on the back D link DSL-264OR G ADSL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Hi GeorgeThat is exactly the same model as the one I am currently using :)It is G spec - so any G USB dongle or PCI wireless card will give you G performance.If you want to future proof yourself for your next router (which will presumably be N spec ?), then you could get an N USB dongle or card - which will work at G speeds currently, but at the higher N speed when you eventually upgrade.It is quite hard to find G PCI wireless cards now, most new ones are the newer N PCI-Express type, so a USB dongle will be easier for you to get.Personally I suggest one from Edimax, TP-Link or Netgear rather than a generic one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george riley Posted August 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Thanks as always boris top advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george riley Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 should i run a ethernet cable to my new hardware at first to establish a internet connection? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Which item of new hardware is this George ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george riley Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 its a pci wifi card Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Have you installed the drivers for this card ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george riley Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 no not yet i havent bought it yet just thought id get some advice before it comes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 On XP (depending on the make/model of card), you normally just run the CD that comes with it and then turn off the PC, fit the card. and boot up again.Windows will then find the new device and away you go.You shouldn't need an ethernet connection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george riley Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 ok its just that i tried a usb dongle at the weekend it found my router but thats as far as i got it wouldnt connect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Did it get as far as asking for your password ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george riley Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 yes it did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-pops- Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 should i run a ethernet cable to my new hardware at first to establish a internet connection?If a permanent wired connection is practical for your setup, my advice is to stick with that. Far more reliable than wireless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george riley Posted August 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 it isnt practical as my phone line is in the kitchen and my desktop is in the living room Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolton154 Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 in my opinion pci card is better than usb adapter and i am using pci card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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