When Buying A Wireless Router, Part 2?

Question

When checking out
www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=2470125

whats Wireless PCI Adapter and Wireless-G USB Network Adapter used for.

Does the Wireless-G make it where you don't need to use the Wireless PCI Adapter, or would i still need to get the PCI Adapter.

Answer 1

They are both used to pick up the wireless signal from the router.
You only need one or the other.

Wireless PCI Adapter is an 'antenna' card that plugs into the PCI slot inside your computer. You would then have the antenna sticking out the back of your computer to pick up the wireless signal. The Wireless-G USB adapter is a USB 'antenna' that plugs into one of your USB ports. This would then pickup the wireless signal. Advantage of this is that you don't have to open up the computer whereas to install the Wireless PCI Adapter/Antenna you need to open up your computer.

Also, the USB adapter gives you the flexibility to move the antenna for the best signal.

Answer 2

A wireless PCI adapter is a wireless card you have to install in an open PCI slot in your computer.

A USB network adapter does the same thing but it connects to a USB port.

The diff is one you have to open the case AND have a free PCI slot, the other is plugging in an adapter in to an open USB port.

Answer 3

if u have more than two computers, u need one wireless card, 100 buks each i f u want fast, UNLESS they r both laptops u need 2 wireless card. so u must have a budget of mabe $400 buks, unless ur in a small apartment. i have one wired desktop and one wireless desktop. i paod on hundred dollars for the adapter and the router. Netgeat WGT 624v3 and WG111T (USB adapter). I got it from costco. it worls!. IM ME if u need more details or any more info, Ill help u get a good wireless router! Thank You!

Answer 4

I have a Dell laptop, Clear Wire is my broadband ISP & I have a Net Gear wireless router (WGR614 v6) the only things plugged into my laptop are my wireless keyboard adapter & my HP Printer USB cable.
I purchased my router from Radio Shack for $40 It works fine. I can sit out in the yard or be out in the horse barn & still use my laptop. It's cool!!!

Answer 5

You still the PCI adapter, b-cuz your computer needs a device that is able to recieve the wireless signal your router is sending out...thus allowing you to connect to the internet

Answer 6

The difference is in how the connect to your PC.

PCI connects to your motherboard.
USB connects to a USB hub.

You only need one. Only get wireless G for either.

Answer 7

thats way beyond me.