WiFi Card Needed 4 New Build, saw This One, Quality Is???

[SGTDRE]

My new Build will have to connect to my D-Link (DGL-4500) GamerLounge Router with a WiFi Card, as I do not want to run
Cable it would just cost to much for the run that I would need. I was wondering if anyone here might Know
of the Quality of this item, the Reviews listed with it are mostly very good, but this would be my First time using this Type of WiFi. Any Ideas & or Suggestions would be great.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...0-_-NetworkWirelessAdapters-_-LP1C-_-33127218

Thanks.
Dre

 

[AKlass]

does it have to be pci-e?

 

[SGTDRE]

I did not think it would matter much, But I guess it really does not have to be. The first thing I looked at was the Cost / Specs / What reviews there were. But I should have stated in my First post, that I'm still a bit Dumb Founded When it comes to WiFi and Networking, a Bit thick Headed I guess

Dre

does it have to be pci-e?

 

[Munki]

Despite my hatred of D-Link, it seems to provide adequate performance. My assumption is that your router is producing 802.11 n signals.

 

[SGTDRE]

Really I have heard a lot of good things about the D-Link & that is why I bought it and before that I went through 2 Linksys Routers, for me it is been running great for the past 2 years almost now. I will have to check that out, to be honest it's been so long that I looked at the router settings, I'm not sure, But I also have a 5 yr old HP Laptop and it connects with no problems and has good Speeds & streams Video / Audio pretty good considering.

Dre

Despite my hatred of D-Link, it seems to provide adequate performance. My assumption is that your router is producing 802.11 n signals.

 

[Munki]

5 year old laptops not gonna connect to it if its running full N signal. My guess is B or G (maybe both)


EDIT unless your laptop has a N capable wifi card

 

[jasper1605]

if it's broadcasting N, wouldn't it also be shooting a b and g signal? Those are the only kinds of routers I've ever seen at least

 

[SGTDRE]

I'm just going to Have Guess & say that "Munki" you just might be right as I don't think the Laptop is running N at all. But now this is bugging me I have to get in to the settings and see what it is set at.

Dre

 

[Munki]

if it's broadcasting N, wouldn't it also be shooting a b and g signal? Those are the only kinds of routers I've ever seen at least

They are backwards compatible.

 

[DirectorC]

Cheap yet reliable: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833166037

Cheaper, may be less reliable: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833130064

Used these cheap bastards in my networking class and no one had a problem.

 

[Munki]

Cheap yet reliable: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833166037

Cheaper, may be less reliable: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833130064

Used these cheap bastards in my networking class and no one had a problem.

and I just talked bad about D-Link....

Those work fine as long as they don't die.

 

[SGTDRE]

Here is a Screen Cap of what the router is broadcasting, And now I remember I had to set it t o 2.4Ghz because my laptop would Work any other way. But now if I go with a WiFi Card that can handle 5.0Ghz I would be able to set it that way Correct?




Dre

 

[SGTDRE]

It's all good, besides if everyone in the world thought the same way it all the time it would get Boring

Dre

and I just talked bad about D-Link....

Those work fine as long as they don't die.

 

[DirectorC]

Yep

 

[SGTDRE]

Thank you Sir For your Fast Reply.

Dre

Yep

 

[Munki]

Here is a Screen Cap of what the router is broadcasting, And now I remember I had to set it t o 2.4Ghz because my laptop would Work any other way. But now if I go with a WiFi Card that can handle 5.0Ghz I would be able to set it that way Correct?

[url]http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/6503/dlink1.th.jpg[/URL]


Dre

For your benefit, stay with 2.4GHz unless you want to use the IEEE 802.11a standard, cause it uses 5GHz.

 

[SGTDRE]

Understood & thanks for the info, I only set it that way Cause the Old Laptop would not connect or work unless it was set to 2.4Ghz. But the new Build I'm getting ready to work on will able to handle the [5.0Ghz (But that would not Give better Speeds?)] Well that is as long as I go with a WiFi card that is Compatiable also. I'm still waiting on a few more Shippments to come in. And is why I Needed some Input on the WiFi Card as well as Suggestions & ideas from the Good & wise members here.

Umm did I kiss up enough yet

:New: Build
Icase this info is needed here:
Internet Connectivity: WiFi
MoBo: P5Q Deluxe Asus
CPU: Core 2 Extreme
Ram: OCZ Reaper 8 Gig
GPU: 5770 x 2 ATI
Optical Drives: Still Need to Get
Three Loop Water Cooling entire system.

Dre

For your benefit, stay with 2.4GHz unless you want to use the IEEE 802.11a standard, cause it uses 5GHz.

 

[Munki]

Understood & thanks for the info, I only set it that way Cause the Old Laptop would not connect or work unless it was set to 2.4Ghz. But the new Build I'm getting ready to work on will able to handle the 5.0Ghz Well that is as long as I go with a WiFi card that is Compatiable also. I'm still waiting on a few more Shippments to come in. And is why I Needed some Input on the WiFi Card as well as Suggestions & ideas from the Good & wise members here.

Umm did I kiss up enough yet

Dre

Why do you want the new machine to be able to use 5Ghz? IEEE 802.11a is old technology. Even though 5Ghz is possible for 802.11n. Your going not going to be able to use B or G.

Here are some Data Rates for each standard:

A- 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54
B- 1, 2, 5.5, 11
G-1, 2, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54
N(2.4GHz) -7.2, 14.4, 21.7, 28.9, 43.3, 57.8, 65, 72.2
N (5GHz) - 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 135, 150

Personally the only way I would run 5GHz is if I was running pure 802.11n

 

[SGTDRE]

It's not that I have to have it at 5Ghz, I was just figuring that it would get the best through put and NO I don't want to go with old Tech. I'm just thinking / looking to the max Through put on it as it will be used for Treaming Video / Audio & Gaming. And maybe even Data Transfer & or Backing up Files with the Systems that will end up being on the network of three PC's and a Laptop in time.
But I do see what you mean.

Why do you want the new machine to be able to use 5Ghz? IEEE 802.11a is old technology. Even though 5Ghz is possible for 802.11n. Your going not going to be able to use B or G.

Here are some Data Rates for each standard:

A- 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54
B- 1, 2, 5.5, 11
G-1, 2, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54
N(2.4GHz) -7.2, 14.4, 21.7, 28.9, 43.3, 57.8, 65, 72.2
N (5GHz) - 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 135, 150

Personally the only way I would run 5GHz is if I was running pure 802.11n

 

[Munki]

It's not that I have to have it at 5Ghz, I was just figuring that it would get the best through put and NO I don't want to go with old Tech. I'm just thinking / looking to the max Through put on it as it will be used for Treaming Video / Audio & Gaming. And maybe even Data Transfer & or Backing up Files with the Systems that will end up being on the network of three PC's and a Laptop in time.
But I do see what you mean.

Just giving you options my friend, so you can get the best solution to fit your needs.

 

[SGTDRE]

I Undrestand & I do Appreciate it Very much & thank you for taking time out of your day to assist me here my Friend. Have A Double on me

Dre

Just giving you options my friend, so you can get the best solution to fit your needs.