wireless adaptors for windows 7?

carlpenn · 25th September 2013, 13:28

Can anyone recommend a good quality wireless adaptor suitable for windows 7. I am moving my pc upstairs in the next few weeks and therefore will need the wireless connection as the modem / router are situated in the downstairs dining room.

Cheers :-)

edit. If it helps. The router is a d-link.

ceedy · 25th September 2013, 13:56

I got one of these recently and it works well ..

although basically a WiFi extender it has a Network point at the bottom to plug the PC into , so can still be used as a access point

Chris

MangoMan · 25th September 2013, 14:04

I think Carl is meaning an Adapter for the Computer, something like this: USB - http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/networ...48451-pdt.html

Or Onboard - http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/networ...91895-pdt.html (Which would be better).

Dorset Bob · 25th September 2013, 14:28

If it is for a PC, I would go for a Networks 200Mbps Powerline Home Network Adapters like one of these

You plug one into a socket adjacent to your router and connect it with an ethernet cable (supplied with the unit).
The other one then plugs into an electrical socket anywhere in your house.

It works by transmitting the data through your electrical wiring and is much faster and reliable than using wi-fi.
I live in a cottage, with very thick cob walls, and suffer with getting a good wi-fi signal. This thing works a treat

carlpenn · 25th September 2013, 16:21

Thank you all. Some good stuff to look at there. Will let you know which way i go :-)

DerekS · 25th September 2013, 22:29

Doesnt the wireless router transmit to upstairs ?.

carlpenn · 25th September 2013, 22:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by DerekS

Doesnt the wireless router transmit to upstairs ?.

It should do yes, but at the moment I am hardwired in the Dining Room, I need a good Adaptor for my PC when it gets relocated

.

carlpenn · 29th September 2013, 18:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dorset Bob

If it is for a PC, I would go for a Networks 200Mbps Powerline Home Network Adapters like one of these

You plug one into a socket adjacent to your router and connect it with an ethernet cable (supplied with the unit).
The other one then plugs into an electrical socket anywhere in your house.

It works by transmitting the data through your electrical wiring and is much faster and reliable than using wi-fi.
I live in a cottage, with very thick cob walls, and suffer with getting a good wi-fi signal. This thing works a treat

I bought this one today and must admit, I am very impressed. Thanks Dorset Bob

V6Matty · 30th September 2013, 20:52

good bits of kit but can also play havoc with mobile and land lines, have a try and if you do get problems then disconnect for a while to confirm. i do know a little about this being a CCWNA engineer.

carlpenn · 30th September 2013, 22:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by V6Matty

good bits of kit but can also play havoc with mobile and land lines, have a try and if you do get problems then disconnect for a while to confirm. i do know a little about this being a CCWNA engineer.

Been in since Sunday so early days, but will keep an eye on it

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V6Matty Regular poster Peugeot 508 RXH Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Newark Posts: 74 Thanks: 19 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	good bits of kit but can also play havoc with mobile and land lines, have a try and if you do get problems then disconnect for a while to confirm. i do know a little about this being a CCWNA engineer.