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    Making a Desktop Wireless

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Hiker, Jan 8, 2008.

  1. Hiker

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    Assuming you have a router, is this all you need to make a desktop wireless?

    Netgear WG111 USB Wireless Adapter
    Netgear's 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter enables 54 Mbps wireless Internet access to either your desktop or notebook PC. New antenna technology delivers greater range so you can move extended distances without losing your connection. Setup is now made quick and easy with a new Smart Wizard™ Install Assistant. High-level WEP encryption shields your network from wireless eavesdroppers without sacrificing performance.

    http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicat...100-2156&CMP=EMC-TIGEREMAIL&SRCCODE=WEM1539NI
     
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Yes, but I find that PCI cards work better.
     
    Lithus, Jan 8, 2008
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  3. Hiker

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    Wow that was quick. Thanks Any idea of how much they cost?
     
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  4. Lithus

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    They usually cost the same.
     
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  5. wullger

    wullger Notebook Guru

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    You won't accidentally knock the PCI card out of place like you could a USB adapter, either :)
     
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    Great thanks, I'll check into them. I'm giving a friend an older desktop to use in his new coffee shop where the complex has wireless and we're trying to keep costs to a minimum. His landlord is cool with the idea.
     
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    Yeah! Also, I imagine the USB's distance is limited.
     
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    Get the PCI card that has the antenna on a cord. Other wise the pc case may block the signal.
     
    blue68f100, Jan 8, 2008
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    It won't block it, but it's good to keep the antenna away from possible interference sources like a power supply. It doesn't really matter though. I keep my router on top of a microwave and the signal is good enough to download at >1MB/s, even with a bag of popcorn being prepared.
     
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  10. {oroka}

    {oroka} Newbie

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    LMAO!


    If you get a decent signal, the case and PSU shouldn't be a problem.

    Go PCI if at all possible. USB is more of a laptop/ no other option/ grandma wont open up her computer kinda solution to wireless.
     
    {oroka}, Jan 8, 2008
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