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Cman333 · 01-25-2010, 05:53 PM

Hey guys,

What do you guys recommend for a good wireless network adapter for a PC? I've always hardwired my internet but where I'm moving to a place where it'll only be wireless from upstairs.

It's the telus modem with the built in wireless router. I'm not sure if it's any good. I have a D-Link DIR-655 if that's any better.

So ideally I would like something as fast as a traditional wired line. Any tips or suggestions would be awesome

THANKS!

ddr · 01-25-2010, 09:10 PM

if you can bypass the telus proprietary software in any way do so, it's just horrible

is the telus router wireless G or N? I would actually use the 655 anyways because it's N and you can higher levels of customization should you need it. just get a triple antenna dlink wireless N pci adapter card for your desktop to go with it.

lilaznviper · 01-25-2010, 09:15 PM

any wireless adapter is good now
i would go with linksys brand and go with usb as you can move it around computers easily

you can go G or N but it wont make a difference in internet speed but would only notice a difference in local network file transfers. if you are going N make sure you have a N router

the telus modem with router sucks. the wireless on the router disconnects from time to time and sometimes can't even connect.
i think telus has a new modem without the router so you can ask for one i think and use a wireless router

Jmac · 01-25-2010, 09:53 PM

I've had good experiences with D-Link's Extreme N adapters.

Linksys doesn't always seem to agree w/ 64-bit versions of Windows (which most are these days).

.Renn.Sport · 01-25-2010, 10:30 PM

the telus router is crap

I'd request for telus to give u a standalone modem and use the 655

Cman333 · 01-25-2010, 10:39 PM

Sounds good..... anyone know if there's an easy way to bypass the telus router?

So wireless N or G makes no difference in internet speed? Always thought it did.

So using wireless nowadays isn't that bad? I used to have an OLD Linksys WRT54G that I updated the firmware for. The wireless sucked ass and kept dropping connection when it was only one room over.

penner2k · 01-25-2010, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Cman333

Sounds good..... anyone know if there's an easy way to bypass the telus router?

So wireless N or G makes no difference in internet speed? Always thought it did.

So using wireless nowadays isn't that bad? I used to have an OLD Linksys WRT54G that I updated the firmware for. The wireless sucked ass and kept dropping connection when it was only one room over.

I've got that exact card and it works fine in my place.

.Renn.Sport · 01-26-2010, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Cman333

Sounds good..... anyone know if there's an easy way to bypass the telus router?

So wireless N or G makes no difference in internet speed? Always thought it did.

unless your internet speed is faster then 54Mbps then it will make a difference

the difference between a cheap router and an expensive one is how much connections it can process at the same time. its very noticeable when you are streaming content in the network or downloading BT

hotjoint · 01-26-2010, 07:26 AM

I have a dir-625 and a pci adaptor, works like a charm

syee · 01-26-2010, 07:55 AM

I probably wouldn't say there's no difference between an N and a G router.

For instance, do you have a cordless phone that operates on the 2.4ghz frequency? If you do, get the N. The G wireless works on exactly the same frequency, and I've noticed in my home as soon as the phone rings, and the duration that someone is talking, it completely knocks out the wireless signal.

Just something to think about...if you have the DECT 6.0 phones or even the 5.8ghz phones you should be OK with either though.

VooDood · 01-26-2010, 09:18 AM

have you ever looked into Powerline Ethernet connection? im on that, and its surprisingly great.

ddr · 01-26-2010, 11:16 AM

the main difference here isn't N or G, it's the telus modem, it's stupid software, vs. the dlink modem.

you don't have to bypass it per se, just turn off wireless on the telus modem, plug it in the dlink's WAN port and use it as just a modem.

lilaznviper · 01-26-2010, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by syee

I probably wouldn't say there's no difference between an N and a G router.

For instance, do you have a cordless phone that operates on the 2.4ghz frequency? If you do, get the N. The G wireless works on exactly the same frequency, and I've noticed in my home as soon as the phone rings, and the duration that someone is talking, it completely knocks out the wireless signal.

Just something to think about...if you have the DECT 6.0 phones or even the 5.8ghz phones you should be OK with either though.

if your phones are knocking out the wireless then change the channel
use channel 1,6 or 11 as they will not overlap