Wireless card or Long Ethernet lead ?

foster grant · 1 Apr 2013 at 23:52

ok so we have a virgin media superhub via Ethernet to two pcs down stairs ...my sons pc is about to be setup in his room upstairs is it worth going wireless ( what would i need to buy ) ? for his pc or just go get a long Ethernet lead and run that to the pc

thanx

Lazy · 2 Apr 2013 at 00:00

Ethernet if it isn't too much hassle. You could also consider power line adapters as an alternative.

Idleman · 2 Apr 2013 at 00:00

This should do you.

YOUR BASKET
1 x TP-Link 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter (TL-WN881ND) £16.99
Total : £20.90 (includes shipping : £3.26).

foster grant · 2 Apr 2013 at 00:01

Lazy said:
Ethernet if it isn't too much hassle. Have you considered power line adapters as an alternative?

Sorry Lazy....I dont know what they are lol

EDIT: soz yeah i just had a look ....think i might be sticking with Ethernet lol

foster grant · 2 Apr 2013 at 00:02

Idleman said:
This should do you.

YOUR BASKET
1 x TP-Link 300Mbps Wireless N PCI Express Adapter (TL-WN881ND) £16.99
Total : £20.90 (includes shipping : £3.26).

OK thanx Idle.....I'lll go check that out

Lazy · 2 Apr 2013 at 00:07

foster grant said:
Sorry Lazy....I dont know what they are lol

EDIT: soz yeah i just had a look ....think i might be sticking with Ethernet lol

Allows for a network connection to be passed through your household mains circuit so saves on routing a cable etc.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=NW-032-TP&groupid=46&catid=1604

Kaktus69 · 2 Apr 2013 at 00:08

Ethernet if you don't mind the cable, much better perfomance.

Second choice would be power line.

ValentineRob · 2 Apr 2013 at 00:12

Always go for cabled if you can. In my uni house we had 4 bedrooms and a lunge all wired up with loose connections, going up the stairs was deadly... but worth it.

foster grant · 2 Apr 2013 at 00:15

ok thanx everyone for your advice ......gonna go see if i can find a nice long ethernet lead lol

dacads · 2 Apr 2013 at 09:24

Give wireless a go

I only use wired because the router is on the desk

OLDPHART · 2 Apr 2013 at 10:30

Lazy said:
Ethernet if it isn't too much hassle. You could also consider power line adapters as an alternative.

Far cheaper then power line adapters, just tuck the cable under the edge of the carpet, to get up stairs l ran the cable under the carpet then up the stairwell support post on the inside back under the carpet took about 20 minute's to run 2 at the same time.

KIA · 2 Apr 2013 at 13:04

Cable, always.

nutcase · 2 Apr 2013 at 13:32

KIA said:
Cable, always.

This.

Admetos · 2 Apr 2013 at 15:57

I'm electrosensitive to WiFi when it's in very close proximity to myself, for me always wired.

KIA · 2 Apr 2013 at 16:07

JasonM said:
I'm electrosensitive to WiFi when it's in very close proximity to myself, for me always wired.

Admetos · 2 Apr 2013 at 18:43

World health organisation have recognised electro hyper sensitivity since 2005, studies find there could be as much as 1% of the population who suffers from EHS

In 2010 WHO categorised WiFi a possible carcinogen along with DECT and mobile phones.

Do some research and don't be so ignorant to the facts. If someone told you they had skin allergy, or allergy to certain food would you dismiss them because you don't.

Duke · 2 Apr 2013 at 18:45

Kaktus69 said:
Ethernet if you don't mind the cable, much better perfomance.

Second choice would be power line.

OptimaLnrg · 2 Apr 2013 at 18:49

Wireless sucks mate

Tealc · 2 Apr 2013 at 21:21

Wired all the way. If you can do it, do it. If you can't, go power. If you are too tight to go power then and only then consider wifi and only then if no online gaming will ever happen on that particular system.

setter · 2 Apr 2013 at 21:29

Tried wireless with a netgear WPN111 usb adapter. Absolutely dire. It would heat up and cause the system to freeze when gaming. Invested in a 10m ethernet cable and ran it round the room below mats and furniture etc, (solid wooden floors in the room). Cable is pretty well hidden, and never have any connection issues now. Did try powerlines, but due to some conflict with the wiring in my house they didnt work. The pc closest to the router is in an older part of the house, my main rig is in an extension to that room built on about 7 years ago.