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Technical Help & Discussion => Broadband, Networking, PC Security, Internet & ISPs => Topic started by: Clive on March 08, 2010, 18:19

Title: Wireless desktop
Post by: Clive on March 08, 2010, 18:19

I'm thinking about moving the furniture around in my study so that my computer desk is nearer to the radiator on the opposite wall.  I understand that for about £15 I can buy a USB wireless dongle so I can leave the router where it is.  Any suggestions as to what I should get?   :dunno:

Title: Re: Wireless desktop
Post by: Rik on March 08, 2010, 18:22

Yes you can, but it will be slower than a wired connection when talking to the rest of the network. If you're using a Netgear router, get a Netgear dongle. OTOH, a longer ethernet cable will be cheaper and more reliable. Also, consider that siting a computer by a hot radiator is not ideal.

Title: Re: Wireless desktop
Post by: Simon on March 08, 2010, 18:24

If it's in the same room, I think I'd be tempted to simply get a longer Ethernet cable, and run it wired, Clive.  That, or get a wireless network card, if there isn't one installed already.

Title: Re: Wireless desktop
Post by: Simon on March 08, 2010, 18:25

Or what Rik said.  :)

Title: Re: Wireless desktop
Post by: Rik on March 08, 2010, 18:26

I didn't mention a card, together we are thorough. ;)

Title: Re: Wireless desktop
Post by: Simon on March 08, 2010, 18:33

ly annoying?  ;D

Title: Re: Wireless desktop
Post by: Rik on March 08, 2010, 18:34

:rofl:

Title: Re: Wireless desktop
Post by: Clive on March 08, 2010, 18:50

Thanks guys.  I'll pick up a longer cable.   8-)

Title: Re: Wireless desktop
Post by: Serenity on March 08, 2010, 18:51

Quote from: Clive on March 08, 2010, 18:50

Thanks guys.  I'll pick up a longer cable.   8-)

I tend to get a man who can  :o:   :)x

Title: Re: Wireless desktop
Post by: Clive on March 13, 2010, 18:11

I bought a wireless usb adaptor for my 2nd desktop on Plusnet and there is virtually no difference in speed.  I just plugged it in, it asked for an internet connection to find and download software and then it just worked effortlessly.  I had to put in my router password and I was away. 

Title: Re: Wireless desktop
Post by: angela on April 07, 2010, 02:23

Quote from: Rik on March 08, 2010, 18:22

Yes you can, but it will be slower than a wired connection when talking to the rest of the network. If you're using a Netgear router, get a Netgear dongle. OTOH, a longer ethernet cable will be cheaper and more reliable. Also, consider that siting a computer by a hot radiator is not ideal.

this is a new information for me. thanks!

Title: Re: Wireless desktop
Post by: Clive on April 07, 2010, 09:09

I don't think it's any slower Angela.  My connection is still 5.5Mb/s using the wireless adaptor. 

Title: Re: Wireless desktop
Post by: Sandra on April 07, 2010, 13:41

Quote from: Clive on April 07, 2010, 09:09

I don't think it's any slower Angela.  My connection is still 5.5Mb/s using the wireless adaptor. 

The speed of your internet wont be anly slower Clive as a wifi connection is faster than your internet speed. Rik was saying that your network connection, ie your connection between other pcs will be slower as they are capable of transferring data at 100mbs if the older type or 1000mbs if the latest type  :)

Title: Re: Wireless desktop
Post by: Rik on April 07, 2010, 14:55

Indeed I was, Sandra. :)

Title: Re: Wireless desktop
Post by: Clive on April 07, 2010, 18:35

Thanks very much for alerting me to my misconception Sandra.  Thanks also to Rik whose post I misread. 

Title: Re: Wireless desktop
Post by: Simon on April 07, 2010, 18:48

Blimey, I thought we were at the Oscars for a minute there!

Title: Re: Wireless desktop
Post by: Clive on April 07, 2010, 18:58

Not a bad effort!   :)x