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2012-11-10, 00:37 | #1 | |
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Slow and inconsistent wireless connection
Hey guys,
My desktop's Wi-Fi connection has never been any good, and I've had a bridge connected from my desktop to laptop and used my laptop's wireless connection as it's a lot more stable. I'm getting pretty sick of having to turn my laptop on every time I'm going to use my desktop, and I'm pretty much wasting electricity. If I do use my desktop's connection I will get connection problems for 5-10 seconds on a regular basis, so I need your help to fix this. What do I need? I was thinking of a new Wi-Fi adapter or something like that, but I'm not too certain about what I need for my type of network and computer. If you could tell me what to do/what to get that'd be much appreciated! Tell me if you need more information about my internet-connection, I'll add my specs; Quote:
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2012-11-10, 14:37 | #2 |
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Re: Slow and inconsistent wireless connection
why dont you just use cable if its a desktop?
otherwise this one would do if you have the pcie x1 slot free Newegg.com - TP-LINK TL-WDN4800 Wireless N Dual Band Adapter IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n PCI Express x1 Up to 450Mbps Wireless Data Rates Support 64/128 bit WEP, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK, 802.1x |
2012-11-10, 15:55 | #3 |
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Re: Slow and inconsistent wireless connection
Having a cable running through the house isn't an option.
If every regular PC comes with a PCIE slot then I do have one, otherwise I have no idea. |
2012-11-10, 16:38 | #4 |
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Re: Slow and inconsistent wireless connection
your mobo ^ you have a PCIe x1 its on the right of the blue PCIe?16 slot in the middle right there |
2012-11-10, 17:33 | #5 |
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Re: Slow and inconsistent wireless connection
Okay. Anything cheaper than $35 bucks that might do the same trick? Thanks for your help by the way.
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2012-11-10, 18:33 | #6 |
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Re: Slow and inconsistent wireless connection
Newegg.com - Computer Hardware, Networking, Wireless Networking, Wireless Adapters, $10 - $25, PCI Express
any of these will do, but check wireless data rates(higher is better) and security protocols(look for WPA2). |
2012-11-10, 19:22 | #7 |
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Re: Slow and inconsistent wireless connection
My download speed is 12.10 Mbps, and my upload speed is just below 5 Mbps, does that mean if I purchase an adapter that has a wireless data rate of 150 Mbps I will not have any issues with speed considering 12.05 is nowhere close of it's limit?
Will this one do the trick? |
2012-11-10, 20:01 | #8 |
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Re: Slow and inconsistent wireless connection
1. Yes
2. It should if you need help setting it up just shoot |
2012-11-10, 20:11 | #9 |
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Re: Slow and inconsistent wireless connection
Free international shipping or just domestic? I'm not too interested in paying another 20 bucks plus another $6000 for the postage in Norway...
Have you personally bought stuff from that website? |
2012-11-10, 22:06 | #10 | |
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Re: Slow and inconsistent wireless connection
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Sax just go to amazon (co.uk) I'm pretty sure they do ship to guam (norway lol and shipping will be most probably free. (juts select - eligible for free delivery option on the left tab) Newegg does not ship outside of US anyways. PS - As I'm moving to a new property myself tomorrow and in the same boat. Cable will be no option for my desktop and I'm looking at PCi-e wireless card myself. Was almost set on THIS D LINK but Doc's suggestion come cheaper and reviews looks better. Ty by the way Also, if I can recommend, leave your desktop (with whatever wireless adapter) kind of in the open. It's not recommended to put your PC next to a wall and barricade it from all sides as the wireless needs ''breathing room''. | |
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