Wireless Desktop PC question

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Semtex

Member
Hello all,

I'm thinking of buying a new PC from this site and was wondering, what do I need to make it wireless?

As you can gather, I know very little when it comes to computers so here's my set up;

I'm currently with virgin media and they have provided me with a modem which is situated downstairs in my living room. So far I have been able to set up both my phone and laptop via a wireless connection but if I were to buy a desktop PC and place it upstairs away from the modem, how do I connect it to the internet?

Thank you.
 
keynes

keynes

Multiverse Poster
You need to add a wireless card to your order. A more reliable connection are a pair of homeplugs, one next to the router and one next to the computer.
 
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Semtex

Member
Wireless network cards

Hello all,

I was wondering if someone could help me distinguish the difference between the following wireless network cards (all of which are purchasable from pcspecialist);

Wireless 802.11N 300mbps PCI-E Card - £16
Wireless 802.11N 300mbps PCI Card - £16
DUAL-BAND WIRELESS 802.11N 450Mbps PCI-E CARD - £35
ASUS PCE-AC68 AC1900 802.11ac Dual-Band Wireless PCI-E Adaptor - £69

Also, which would you recommend for gaming on a wireless Desktop PC one floor above the router?

Thank you.
 
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bigben

bigben

Master Poster
Semtex said:
which would you recommend for gaming on a wireless Desktop PC one floor above the router?
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None of the above.

Homeplugs are a much better alternative. Basically they send the internet connection through the wiring in the house, it's a much faster, more reliable connection.
 
tom_gr7

tom_gr7

Life Serving
yeah avoid wireless at all costs. In my opinion, its just a fancy gimmick and with a non mobile desktop there is absolutely no reason why you should opt for a wifi/network card over a set of homeplugs - which will give you a constant wired connection. - I've had mine in for about 3 years and they have never dropped out or failed. lol touches wood.. haha
 
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Semtex

Member
Okay I've watched a few videos and it seems pretty straight forward, thank you guys so much. You're a credit to the community.

Last two questions;

The Homeplugs that PC Specialits provide, do they come with Ethernet cables? And also, am I best to buy the 500mbps starter kit over the 200mbps? (providing they both come with a transmitter and receiver).
 
tom_gr7

tom_gr7

Life Serving
I've no idea What plugs PCS offer. But personally I'd go with a reasonably well known brand. Mine came with Ethernet cables, although they were pretty short, like 2meters i think. Yes you will need two plugs, like a set of two will be fine. I think with some brands you can add a third though.

You can also get some, that have wifi in them too. So you can make little wifi hotspots with the second plug. Although, i'd expect these are more expensive.
 
bigben

bigben

Master Poster
tom_gr7 said:
I think with some brands you can add a third though.

You can also get some, that have wifi in them too. So you can make little wifi hotspots with the second plug. Although, i'd expect these are more expensive.
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I have the tp link ones for my PC, Dad's PC, tv, ps3 and a wifi one as well - that's 6 plugs - with no issue. Although I have seen that they now do ones with multiple outputs which would have saved me quite a lot of money....
The wifi one is pretty handy for phone and tablet but the range isn't brilliant.
 
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daveeb

Enthusiast
Well you could run an ethernet cable from your superhub (router) to your pc if practical. otherwise, as stated, homeplugs would be the next best option. Third choice would be a decent wireless card in the pc, tho' i'm not sure how good the Superhub is for wireless. Do you have Superhub 1 or 2 (1 was notoriously bad for wireless connections).
 
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