ethernet or wireless?

cuffless · 11-26-2006, 08:43 AM

i am going to buy this router so i can use my laptop wirelessly

http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx...avigationKey=0
my current pc will be plugged in by ethernet cable. my new pc will be in the room next door. should i get a wireless pci card or another ethernet cable

Lectrician · 11-26-2006, 10:30 AM

I would always prefer the wired way, but if you move the computer around frequently, or find it difficult to run cabling neatly, then wireless may be the way.

You have a reduced speed with wireless, but for normal everyday use it is not really a problem.

cuffless · 11-26-2006, 11:05 AM

well i think i will go with ethernet as i want the best possible speed for downloading things

Jon · 11-26-2006, 11:12 AM

i would think you may as well go with wireless because its pretty unlikely that ure going to need 100mbps through the ethernet cable.

cuffless · 11-26-2006, 12:35 PM

wireless is 54mps and i wont be needing that either. the cable might be better as its a solid connection

Dropkickmurphys · 11-26-2006, 04:49 PM

i would say go with wired, as you should always have a good connection.
i would say, if you really want to go with wireless make sure there isnt too many obsticles in the way of the signal (ie walls, doors etc...).
also, if you want to download or use internet / package heavy stuff go for wired, wireless usually loses a lot of packages.

and if you want wireless...... the more expensive the better it will be

that router is pretty cheap, therefore the wireless may not perform too well...

cuffless · 11-26-2006, 06:18 PM

i have decided to go with wired as i will be mainly using the internet for downloading and playing games

ifjohnhadaname · 11-26-2006, 06:29 PM

cable for a solid connection yo

11-26-2006, 08:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
cuffless Platinum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 538	ethernet or wireless? i am going to buy this router so i can use my laptop wirelessly http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx...avigationKey=0 my current pc will be plugged in by ethernet cable. my new pc will be in the room next door. should i get a wireless pci card or another ethernet cable Last edited by cuffless; 11-26-2006 at 08:49 AM.

11-26-2006, 04:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dropkickmurphys Diamond Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Worthing, UK (Uni at Kent) Age: 19 Posts: 1,883	i would say go with wired, as you should always have a good connection. i would say, if you really want to go with wireless make sure there isnt too many obsticles in the way of the signal (ie walls, doors etc...). also, if you want to download or use internet / package heavy stuff go for wired, wireless usually loses a lot of packages. and if you want wireless...... the more expensive the better it will be that router is pretty cheap, therefore the wireless may not perform too well... __________________ Intel Core2 Quad Q6600 2.4Ghz (OC @ 2.9GHz) Gigabyte P35C-DS3R motherboard 2GB 6400 DDR240 RAM 512Mb Geforce 8600GT OC'd (Hoping for a 9800GT soon) 500GB Seagate 7,500RPM HDD Lite-on 20x DVD+RW OCZ GameXStream 600W PSU CoolerMaster Black Centurian 534 Case Samsung 19" 1440x900 SyncMaster 940BW monitor / Samsung 19" 1440x900 TV Dual Booting: Windows XP Proffessional SP2 / Windows Vista Business SP1

11-26-2006, 06:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
ifjohnhadaname Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: kentucky Posts: 70	cable for a solid connection yo __________________ John From Truth

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11-26-2006, 10:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
Lectrician Silver Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 124	I would always prefer the wired way, but if you move the computer around frequently, or find it difficult to run cabling neatly, then wireless may be the way. You have a reduced speed with wireless, but for normal everyday use it is not really a problem.

11-26-2006, 11:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
cuffless Platinum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 538	well i think i will go with ethernet as i want the best possible speed for downloading things

11-26-2006, 11:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jon Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dorset, England Age: 18 Posts: 225	i would think you may as well go with wireless because its pretty unlikely that ure going to need 100mbps through the ethernet cable.

11-26-2006, 12:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
cuffless Platinum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 538	wireless is 54mps and i wont be needing that either. the cable might be better as its a solid connection

11-26-2006, 06:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
cuffless Platinum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 538	i have decided to go with wired as i will be mainly using the internet for downloading and playing games