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| Thread ID: 108040 | 2010-03-11 20:34:00 | Wireless Adapter | bk T (215) | PC World Chat |
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| 866132 | 2010-03-11 20:34:00 | Moving this desktop PC to another room where there's no RJ-45 socket, therefore, have to go wireless. Did some research and came out with this D-Link DWA-125 (www.dlink.co.nz) wireless adapter. Have used TP-link on a few other computers and just don't like it - very poor reception. Is this a good choice? Some of you may suggest a PCI wireless card but personally, I think USB is more flexible. |
bk T (215) | ||
| 866133 | 2010-03-11 21:09:00 | But do you need it more flexible? If you're only going to use it only on that computer I recommend a PCI card :lol: PCI can have better performance because you can attach a bigger antenna to it, and the PCI bus can supply more power than a USB port can. |
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| 866134 | 2010-03-11 21:13:00 | And if the computer / router its going to connect to, doesnt support wireless N, then it wont work like Wireless N. It'll run at wireless b or g speed | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 866135 | 2010-03-11 21:24:00 | 1. My router supports wireless N. 2. I can remove the USB unit easily and plug it in to another machine if so required. 3. Using a 'bigger antennae' (for PCI card) means more money to spend on it. 4. You reckon a PCI card gives better performance than USB? 5. Desktop PCs are usually sit under the desk and I would assume that the reception won't be good? - I maybe wrong, though. |
bk T (215) | ||
| 866136 | 2010-03-11 21:32:00 | Ok that should be fine then. Not all desktops go under a desk (the 3 here sit on a table). Altho, I wouldnt recommend putting it under a desk. It'll get full of dust sooner or later. I suppose if the adapter has a cable (and its within sight), it'll probably get better reception tho. It would be better than plugging it into the back of a case.. | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
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