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WiFi USB Adapter
Would anyone be so kind as to recommend a USB wifi adapter for a desktop. I have an N-router and it is 1 floor down and about 60-65 ft from the pc in need. It has an older Linksys usb G adapter now but it needs a wap in between to get any decent connection. I am thinking an n adapter would eliminate the need for the wap. The Router is a linksys e1200.
My other option is to load the wap with DD-WRT. I used it on an old Linksys router and now use it for a bridge for my bedroom tv to watch netflix and it works great. Price is a concern but i dont want some crappo adapter that is going to go out all the time. I have tried adapters from Belkin and Microsoft in the past and neither is any good compared to linksys. TIA
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05-10-2013, 10:26 PM
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I have two of these and they work very well... My router is in the basement of an old house and these reach 2 floors up with ease.
Amazon has them for 15.00 Amazon.com: Patriot Box Office Wireless N USB Adapter PCBOWAU2-N: Electronics Patriot PCBOWAU2-N USB 2.0 Wireless Adapter - Newegg.com
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05-10-2013, 10:42 PM
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I wouldn't use USB - I'd use a PCI or PCI-E adapter with an external antenna on a cable.
EDIMAX EW-7128Gn PCI Wireless Adapter for PC and Mac - Newegg.com Intel 2200BNHMWDTX1 PCI Express x1 Centrino Advanced-N 2200 for Desktop IEEE 802.11b/g/n Up to 300Mbps Wireless Data Rates - Newegg.com |
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