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    Looking For A Wireless Adapter (PCI)

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Hackez, Nov 17, 2007.

  1. Hackez

    Hackez Notebook Evangelist

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    I currently own a DGL-4300 and run my home network off of it.

    I have two computers, my laptop which is on a wired connection and then my desktop which is on a wireless connection.

    Herein lies the problem, whereas my router is nice my wireless adapter for my desktop is a piece of junk. Poor signal quality, disconnections, slow speeds, dropped packets, numerous errors etc.

    Can anyone recommend a good wireless adapter that uses PCI since I'm on an AGP motherboard? I heard that the Atheros Wireless Chipset was extremely good, but I'm having difficulty narrowing my choices down.

    I currently have comcast cable and average around 900 KBps download and 175 KBps upload.

    What I'm looking for:

    - PCI Interface (Not PCI-E, its an AGP motherboard)
    - Strong signal
    - Stable
    - Reliable
    - Cost under $50

    Any help is appreciated

    Thanks!
     
    Hackez, Nov 17, 2007
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