Spec me some wireless equipment!

dan1903 · 2 May 2011 at 19:25

Hi, I've just finished my first build, everything seems to be going well (fingers crossed!) but my motherboard (Asus p9p67-m) does not have any wifi capability.

Due to my home network setup, the router is on the ground floor so whilst wired would be preferable for gaming, its not possible. What is the best way to connect my computer to the wireless network?

andy_mk3 · 2 May 2011 at 19:51

What router do you have, does it support wireless-N?

Something like this would do you if you have a slot free inside: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=NW-112-EX&groupid=46&catid=1597&subcat=

Krislord · 2 May 2011 at 20:42

I'd seriously consider a homeplug "ethernet over powerline" option. For a fixed location desktop it will be faster and more reliable than wifi.

23JMZ07 · 2 May 2011 at 23:48

Wouldnt touch powerline with a barge pole..

shine · 2 May 2011 at 23:52

Krislord said:
I'd seriously consider a homeplug "ethernet over powerline" option. For a fixed location desktop it will be faster and more reliable than wifi.

That's not true, power line can be just as tricky to get right as WiFi, it's all dependant on your electrical wiring.

Gunda · 3 May 2011 at 10:50

really depends on your house and how good/old your wiring is. My last house i used "ethernet of powerline" which worked great for my media pc under the tv, much better than the netgear pre-N wireless network i had there.

dan1903 · 3 May 2011 at 20:41

Ah damn! Went to the local computer parts shop, picked up a Cisco Wireless adaptor, get home all excited to finally play some multiplayer. No. Like the bumbling buffoon I am, I misread the box and picked up a PCI card, not a PCI express card. I hope they will accept a return, my PCI slot is covered by my GFX