What is a good Wireless adapter?

lowcar100

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The part that plugs into your computer and recieves the internet signal. (that was incase i called it the wrong part)

I need one that has great reception, that will not die on me every 2 minutes. or ever. My current one is a little cheesy $30 off-brand (zonet) one that is only good at one thing - pissing me off. I'm about ready to snap it in half then run over it multiple times with my truck then burn it and throw the remains into the dirtiest pond/sewer drain around here and will gladly take pleasure in doing so once i have a new one. Incase you can't tell I'm at my wit's end with this thing. So please, recommend me an outstanding wireless adapter. I've been stuck with the one I have for almost a year now so I have tried all the possible positions to recieve a better signal, and some I figured were not possible, but made them.

Thanks in advance!
 
Well don't buy a Linksys Wireless-G Router (unless you like to reboot it every few hours or so).

TheLittleDude
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www.computerforum.com <==Check Your Firewall.
Oh, really? I'm sure that's your personal opinion and doesn't pertain to everyone. Oh, and why are you trying to advertise in every bit of your post?

Well, what router do you have? The make and model of the router and if you want what card you are using now. You should always get the same brand router and wireless card to ensure the upmost possible compatibility. This is not saying that other brands will work, but it's just better to have the same brand to ensure that everything should go off without a hitch.
 
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Well don't buy a Linksys Wireless-G Router (unless you like to reboot it every few hours or so).

TheLittleDude
Security Architect
www.computerforum.com <==Check Your Firewall.

I think, with advice like that, if you want to be helpful you can do it by not clicking the Post Reply button instead of giving misleading information.

My house uses a WRT54G router (No, I haven't rebooted it since I purchased it a year ago) with one computer using a WUSB54G adapter and another using a WMP54G. The difference in the two adapters is the WUSB is USB and WMP is PCI. I found that there is no point in getting the PCI adapter because:

A) I found no use for "faster" response time between the adapter and computer - it's only going to go as fast as the signal it recieves

B) Since the internet speed is equal between the WUSB and WMP I found that the WUSB wins because installation was pie - Run the CD, plug in the USB cord when you're told to do so, and find your network. Not that the PCI adapters installation is terribly difficult, but from sensing your frustration I can tell you want the easiest way to get connected.

MY VOTE = WUSB54G ~$25 on eBay
 
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