mulder Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Quick question for you all. I am moving my office to a back room at my house, And dont wish to run 50 plus feet of network cable to the room. I do have wireless in the house, was just wondering what the best adapter to use is? I ask because I have never had to use one yet myself. I go on newegg and see network cards and usb type adapters, which is best and which do you all recommend? thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remixedcat Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 AMPED WIRELESS!!!! Very powerful stuff. I have one of thier Access Points (AP20000G) and it's got HARDCORE COVERAGE!!! UA600 High Power Wireless-300N 600mW Adapter IEEE 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Up to 300Mbps Wireless Data Rates WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA Mixed, WPS http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833281002 also what router do you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulder Posted October 30, 2012 Author Share Posted October 30, 2012 Linksys WRT 54GS2 , and my motherboard is a Asus P7P55D and does have an empty pci e slot if that matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulder Posted October 30, 2012 Author Share Posted October 30, 2012 That amped wireless look like what I need...thanks :) Is it generally better to get a card as opposed to a usb device? remixedcat 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remixedcat Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 You're welcome! Please let us know how it goes! it all depends on what's better for you... USB is easier to mess with so I recommend that.... mulder 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helpifIcan Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Just my 2 cents if you have a PCI slot and want a good connection find a card that has 2 or 3 antanna conections that will accept a remote antenna that way you can place it where you get the best signal. Like these, may not be the best price just providing a example. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833704133 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833998060 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BudMan MVC Posted October 31, 2012 MVC Share Posted October 31, 2012 I would run the wire if me! Always go with the wire, unless there is just no other choice. Like not your house and can not poke holes in the walls, don't have access to area like (basement or attic) to be able to run the wire. If physically capable of running the wire - then RUN THE WIRE!! Unless the device is mobile, or does not have a ethernet inteface, and one can not be added there is no good reason to go with wireless. Use a powerline adapter before you use wireless - that is just my take on it. Wireless is great for your tablet/laptop or phone, but if the device is stationary it should be on a wire - period. Mando 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mando Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 if this apartment was my own id have laid cable, deffo, wifi n is allright but i miss the speedy big transfers to/from my nas, so much so i run a cat6 to hallway router when downloading big files. Im with Budman on this one, if its doable, do it without even thinking twice, youll thank him/us when you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remixedcat Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 some layouts don't work for wired though my house is like that. :-( my layout is wonky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leesmithg Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 You could try Netgear 500Mbps Mini Powerline Twin Pack Ethernet Adapters. However I did use it and homegroup I could not get to work via it. If homegroup would work or I could have got it to work would had been great. Get the kit from amazon, you can at least return it for a full refund without hassle before 30 days is up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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