USB wireless adapter

[jjhearn]

I just got my old desktop set back up and I am in need of some sort of internet access. Either PCI card (?) or USB adapter. I am thinking of just going with the USB, but want to make sure I get the right one for my internet service. What do I need to consider in my purchase? What do I need to make sure of as far as compatibility?

thanks
JJ

 

[tj107us]

First question for you, how is your internet hooked up does it run to a router and is that router wireless. Whos your internet provider (i.e. windstream, charter,hughes net).

 

[foothead]

ISP is irrelevant as long as you have the appropriate modem, which they should provide.

I'm assuming you already have a wireless network hooked up? Is it Wireless B,G, or N? These are different revisions, and each offers a different speed. No need to buy anything faster than your network supports.

If your router/modem is in the same room as the desktop, a wired connection would be better though. Your motherboard should have a built in ethernet port.

 

[jjhearn]

I am with Windstream and have the wireless 2wire router. Not sure if it is B/G/N tho. Right now the PC is in another room. I might possibly be moving the router into the room with the PC but that hasn't happened yet. It does have an ethernet port, and if I do move the router into the other room, that will be fine.

I do already have several things hooked up to the internet, but not all are running all the time. Mostly gaming systems and Dish.

How can I find out if it is B, G, or N? I am looking at my router page, but I can't find it. May just have to call and ask I guess.

thanks
JJ

 

[foothead]

What's the model number on the router?

 

[jjhearn]

it is a 2701HG

 

[foothead]

It's 802.11g. I recommend this adapter: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...4393&cm_re=linksys_usb-_-33-124-393-_-Product but you could get one for way cheaper if you looked around a bit. Linksys just has really good quality usually.