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| Thread ID: 101700 | 2009-07-23 10:57:00 | Help me choose a wireless system | Strommer (42) | Press F1 |
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| 794645 | 2009-07-23 10:57:00 | Finally getting fed up with the cable to my wife's laptop and want to go wireless. I don't know much about wireless systems so what do you think of these choices: ADSL 2+ Modem/Router (www.enetcomputers.co.nz) USB Adapter (www.notebookcity.co.nz) I already have an ADSL 2+ modem, but it seems that wireless routers alone cost the same - as on this PriceSpy list (www.pricespy.co.nz). The laptop is old (but works very well) so the USB adaptor must be ok with USB 1.0. Would Linksys be better than TP Link? I have been advised to stay away from DSE USB adaptors as they take a long time to set up. Thanks. |
Strommer (42) | ||
| 794646 | 2009-07-23 11:02:00 | How far is the wife's laptop from you? And whats between you and the laptop? ie: walls? anything? | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 794647 | 2009-07-23 11:03:00 | Linksys is IMO definetly better than TPLink. www.ifocus.co.nz 00h31t2 There is also a Wireless N version about 10$ more, but that would mean getting a wireless N adapter which will be a bit more expensive. How far away is the router going to be from the laptop? Blam |
Blam (54) | ||
| 794648 | 2009-07-23 11:06:00 | [QUOTE How far away is the laptop going to be from the laptop? Blam[/QUOTE] :p |
GameJunkie (72) | ||
| 794649 | 2009-07-23 11:08:00 | Edited.:p /me should not type so fast.. |
Blam (54) | ||
| 794650 | 2009-07-23 11:45:00 | Sometimes you can do a post that contains no spelling mistakes whatever. | Sweep (90) | ||
| 794651 | 2009-07-23 19:44:00 | How far is the wife's laptop from you? And whats between you and the laptop? ie: walls? anything? Only 4 meters, no walls. I have been using a cable from the ADSL +2 modem / my desktop to her laptop. SWMBO is checking email more often than 2 years ago and I am getting tired of managing the cable, so it is time to go wireless. Unless I have missed something on PriceSpy, I would have thought wireless routers would be less expensive than a modem / router combo. Does it make sense to get a wireless modem/router combo so it would eliminate difficulties of compatibility? Similarly, I thought it would be a good idea to get the same make of USB adaptor. [edit] Regarding distance: If SWMBO would upgrade to a new laptop, i.e. one that does not have a dead battery, allowing her to move around the house, there would be one or two walls, with a maximum distance of 10 meters or so. The present situation is the most likely arrangement - I can just about lean over and touch the table her laptop is on. |
Strommer (42) | ||
| 794652 | 2009-07-23 19:50:00 | Linksys is IMO definetly better than TPLink. www.ifocus.co.nz 00h31t2 There is also a Wireless N version about 10$ more, but that would mean getting a wireless N adapter which will be a bit more expensive. How far away is the router going to be from the laptop? Blam I guess that the N version would be a way to future proof the system. At present the old laptop is USB 1.0 which may limit the data rate, and although I am happy with Slingshot's broadband speed I assume that N version transfer rates would not speed the data transfer even if the laptop was USB 2.0. (?) But maybe sometime in the future I would be glad to have N wireless? :confused: BTW, $10 or $20 or a bit more is no problem, but if N wireless doubles the price, or getting such-and-such brand would substantially increase the price, I would then go for the less expensive option. |
Strommer (42) | ||
| 794653 | 2009-07-23 21:01:00 | At present the old laptop is USB 1.0 which may limit the data It must be USB 1.1, not 1.0, as I see 1.1 arrived on the scene during 1998. I am trying to get an idea of the data transfer rate on a G, or N version wireless - using the laptop that has USB 1.1. Here is what I have found: Theoretically, 2.0 vs 1.1 = 60 MB/sec versus 1.5 MB/sec. In reality: (www.lyberty.com) USB 2.0 is about 20 - 25 MB/s on average. Wireless G version: 54Mbps. N version: up to 300Mbps Typical broadband download rate: 4 Mbps It would seem N version wireless is pointless for NZ broadband. -------------- Do I have this correct? |
Strommer (42) | ||
| 794654 | 2009-07-23 21:16:00 | Unless I have missed something on PriceSpy, I would have thought wireless routers would be less expensive than a modem / router combo . Hope you guys don't mind me answering ;) my own questions . :p Doing this in a public forum does focus my mind . Found this for $63: Asus WL-520G Wireless Router ( . pcpop . co . nz/shop/main/product . asp?pid=1031" target="_blank">www . pcpop . co . nz) 125Mbps (520GC) |
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