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If I want to access this new wireless connection, what do I need? Is it just a PCI adapter, and if so, could anyone recommend me a good 'un? And do I need to buy one specific to the wireless router in the house?
Thanks.
So while USB 2.0 wireless adapters will cope with most wireless speeds you just get a better connection using PCI. I don't think the wireless speed between the two types of interface differs much but you usually get a more reliable connection with a PCI card, probably due to the fact that it can draw more power the the 500mA allowed by USB and so can run at higher powers.
Do you often get a faster connection with a PCI adapter as opposed to a USB one?
You say that the house you are moving to already has wireless broadband so you shouldn't need to purchase a router, but if you do then there are generally 2 types. You need a cable/DSL router if your service is cable based (VirginMedia), or an ADSL router for nearly all the other ISPs in the UK. If you are getting an ADSL router then make sure you get one that supports ADSL 2+ for a bit of future proofing (and the ability to use ADSL 2 services such as Be* and BT's 21CN when it arrives). Have a look in the Freeola Shop!
If I want to access this new wireless connection, what do I need? Is it just a PCI adapter, and if so, could anyone recommend me a good 'un? And do I need to buy one specific to the wireless router in the house?
Thanks.