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    Wireless USB stick

    i've recently got a new PC and i am wanting to get my wireless connection on it, any ideas for an allright stick for around £30?

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    I would reccomend anything by linksys.

    Do NOT buy anything from belkin, i have had problems with belkin usb/pci/pcmcia wireless adapters in the past, connecting to my encrypted network. (they didnt seem to like any time of encryption!)
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    thanks alot

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    Netgear are a good make to look for.

    I wouldn't recommend a wireless connection for a desktop connection though, it's usually slower than a wired connection, and they can be quite bad for gaming.. especially if the router/access point is in another room.

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    Depends on what router/access point you have really

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    You would get better performance and stability from a PCI adapter dard rather than a USB wireless adapter.

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    i was thinking about a card, then i decided on USB stick because it was simpler option...now im temepted by card again

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    Go for a card - they are much better, and also offer the possibility of a remote aerial to get a clearer signal.
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    Ive got a USrobotics usbwifi stick in my hand right now, and wouldnt recomned it!
    - Works fine once you get the drivers sorted, but that took me about an hour on my desktop for uni, and mow im trying to get it work on a old (but XP) laptop, and so far no joy, worse drivers ever!

    I would also recomend wired if its at all feasable.


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    i reckon i should be able to get it wired, take wire out of my mums PC which is in my room now and plug into my new PC, should that work?

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    Ive used _loads_ of USB w.network sticks, and to be blunt, they have all been fairly crap.

    Get a PCI card mate!
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    As agent said, PCI is the way forwards

    If you are insisting on getting a USB one, then Netgear would be my suggestion.

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    i dont mind really, got a few PCI slots free, so no reason why i cant use card. also like i said i could also use wired.

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    If you _can_ use wired - use it
    Quote Originally Posted by Saracen View Post
    And by trying to force me to like small pants, they've alienated me.

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    ill use wired then

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    I would agree there.

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