[Coolwaters]

well i build this computer for my parents but its extremely far from the router and there complaining about no connectivity.

also i have a friend and other ppl with the same problem.

btw i tried getting a big antenna (9dbi) but it didnt help.
also tried the aluminum foil trick with the router. helps a lot but not stable.

willing to spend around $50 but not sure about everyone else.

whats a good adapter to get?

 

[Juggalo23451]

LINKSYS WMP54G IEEE 802.11b/g, PCI 2.2 and 2.3 32bit PCI2.2 Wireless-G Adapter Up to 54Mbps Data Rates WEP, WPA, CCX 2.0
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833124115
49.99

or
LINKSYS WUSB54GC IEEE 802.11b/g USB 2.0 Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Up to 54Mbps Data Rates 64/128-Bit WEP, WPA - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833124187
$39.99

 

[Coolwaters]

wat about the wireless-N? heard it has a wide range too.

 

[Juggalo23451]

if your router supports N
D-Link DWA-140 IEEE 802.11g, IEEE802.11n Draft 2.0 USB 2.0 Wireless RangeBooster N USB Adapter Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA & WPA2) - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833127244
49.99
free shipping

D-Link DWA-542 IEEE 802.11b/g, IEEE 802.11n Draft 2.0 32-bit PCI RangeBooster N Desktop Adapter Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA, WPA2)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833127213
59.99

 

[h33b]

or just get a linksys wrt54g router, flash it to dr-wrt, and then set it up as a wireless repeater.

 

[Lige]

Coolwaters, you need to know if your router supports Wireless N before you buy a Wireless N device.

You can still use the Wireless N device, but you won't get the range/speed you are looking for.

What router do you have?

 

[Coolwaters]

i guess i'll stick with the wireless-G to be safe. but some adapters are backwards compatible.

what do u guys think about this one?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833124331

its USB so a little bit more convenient.

 

[Coolwaters]

wat do u guys think about the wireless USB above?
overpriced? not worth it?

 

[IEATFISH]

What router do they have? You could put DD-WRT on it and then boost the signal strength. My router was default to 70 mW of transmission power and with DD-WRT I can boost it all the way to 215 mW. I keep it at 150 mW and I can get a clear signal at almost full strength through all the walls in my apartment and my neighbor's apartment.

 

[Coolwaters]

iv been using linksys...their crappy model. going to return it and get a better one. the X4 range would help a lot?