Wifi Adapter suggestions

Hi

I am currently using the Bt Home-hub 2.0 version B and a wireless G pci network card for my pc and have found that my wireless G is being bogged down during gaming causing Lag and i need better range

can anybody recommend a wireless N pci card to use with my Home-hub to get the best results for gaming and general downloading and surfing


Cheers

Regard Ryan

If you are wanting to use it for gaming you could use a wireless ethernet bridge and connect to that over a cat5 cable, thereby offloading the handling of the wireless signal and encryption from your system.

These are often referred to as gaming adaptors.

Or you could run a cat5 cable to your router for even better performance, but I assume this isn't an option else you wouldn't be asking about wireless adaptors.

Doesn't answer your question but you could consider Ethernet over the mains instead of wireless, e.g. http://www.devolo.co.uk/consumer/dlan-mains-supply-n...

Hi if i get a wireless N router which is capable of bridge and plug the Ethernet from the bridge into my computer will i have any effect on performance because im considering a normal wireless N adapter which could be cheaper or is the performance worth paying for

Cheers for the replies

Personally, I wouldn't use any wireless for gaming. They'll all add 5-10ms+ to response times.

I would but wireless is by only option because of house design so wireless n would be the best option I think or a wifi bridge

Why is powerline (as suggested) not an option?

I looked into power line but i hear it has some issues on surge protectors and extension cords and i have no sockets in range available (can someone clarify if i t can run through extensions)

i will get one if it works in my situation but am considering

Could help if anyone could give me there experience

Cheers

Try the simple solutions first. Beg, steel or borow D-Link G122 adaptor which comes with a USB cradle on a ~1m of cable. That will alow you put it where you can get better signal, even half an inch can make difference. Hint: 5ft high often works best.
You can even extend the cable up to 5m in lenght.

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Regards,
Martin

Re simple solutions first. The OP should also check his radio channel is clear from neighbouring interference etc.