wireless router

Lenard50 · Nov 13, 2011

I ordered a wireless router and then found out I might need a wireless network adapter. How do i know if I need the adapter or not?

Mainboard : Asus M2N-E
Chipset : nVidia nForce 570 SLI
Processor : AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ @ 2600MHz
Physical Memory : 4096MB (4 x 1024 DDR2-SDRAM )
Video Card : NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450
Hard Disk : Seagate ST3250820AS (250GB)
Hard Disk : Seagate ST3250820AS (250GB)
DVD-Rom Drive : ASUS SDRW-08D2S-U
DVD-Rom Drive : HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-H62N
Monitor Type : LG Electronics W2243 - 22 inches

Operating System : Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.01.2600 Service Pack 3 (32-bit)
DirectX : Version 10.00

Major Attitude · Nov 14, 2011

I am showing that board only has a wired connection standard that is:

Onboard LAN
LAN ChipsetNVIDIA nForce 570 Ultra MCP
Max LAN Speed10/100/1000Mbps

Keep in mind that for me nothing beats a wired connection for your primary use. I use my wireless for portable devices only but whatever you need to do.

Most cards come with an antenna and I prefer a simple USB wireless adapter with either a moveable antenna or an antenna on a wire that gives you the flexibility to move it a few feet if your signal is weak. These work just as well as anything else without the hassle of opening your computer up.

For example, this one has the long cable for the antenna allowing you to place it anywhere within a few feet of the usb port you plug into. I have used this one and prefer it:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4252498&CatId=2688

Otherwise, here is an example of a simple antenna by Hawking, an often overlooked excellent company:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=160525&CatId=2688

BILLMCC66 · Nov 14, 2011

I am the same as Tim, i have my main PC hard wired as my Mobo does not have an antenna but i have in the past used a usb adapter to run Wifi.

http://www.sitecom.com/wireless-micro-usb-adapter-300n-x2/wl-352/p/771

Lenard50 · Nov 14, 2011

Thanks for your quick reply. The reason I asked this question is because I have a device in which I need the router for. My cable modem has only one ethernet port. The device I have is a LG ST600 Smart TV Upgrader and I bought it mainly for Netflix. The wireless adapter I ordered is a Linksys WUSB54GC Compact Wireless Network USB, the router is also Lynksys. My device is only a couple feet from my computer.

melanieups · Nov 18, 2011

Your upgrader has wifi built in according to specs on the net. you may need the adapter for your tv if it doen't already have wifi though.

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