Wireless internet for my new build?

LCFitz · 06-15-2009, 04:49 PM

Okay so I just realised that I hadn't given thought no. 1 to how I would connect to the internet with my soon-to-be-built gaming computer, and that I have zero idea what part (or parts) I need to allow said computer to access the Atheros 5008 Wireless Network Adapter (w/e that is >,>) that my laptop connects to through the mysteries of built-in wireless.

And I have no clue if this influences my choices or not, but as was suggested to me earlier I'm using the $800 Intel Build posted in the sticky (with a case and CD/DVD burner swap out - the burner listed is no longer available).

Thanx! ^_^

**linderman** · 06-15-2009, 08:17 PM

two choices

A) use a hard wire from your router to your new computer which has built in LAN on motherboard (best choice = hard wired for gamers)

B) install a wireless network card

http://www.belkin.com/support/produc...D7050&scid=221

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http://www.google.com/products/catal...m=6#ps-sellers

LCFitz · 06-17-2009, 05:35 AM

Well if wired is better then that's what I'll do!

The router we use now is an old D-Link with only 4 ports, and the 8 port ones I see are either retarded expensive (at least for a home network) or have really low ratings, so would a switcher be better? Like this one D-Link 8-Port Unmanaged Gigabit Desktop Switch?

I'm sorry to be asking such basic, stupid questions but you've been so helpful and I don't know where else to ask. *sheeps*

sobhi200 · 06-18-2009, 06:37 AM

wired is better but wireless is good if your a busnes man or something i would recommend a wired pc whit super extreme high speed(thats what i have) for a gaming pc -_-'

**linderman** · 06-18-2009, 05:08 PM

personally I would stick with the old 4 port D-link; unless its too much wire or PITA to connect to ?

the money spent on a state of the art router isnt going to improve over what you got now ?

otherwise you looking at dumping $100.00 on a new router ................... I would pass on that one personally

**linderman** · 06-18-2009, 05:12 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833127215

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833124190

steveb1234 · 06-18-2009, 06:44 PM

Do not use belkin usb 2.0 adapters- they suck
Any other adapter will do netgear, linksys etc
a belkin executive was busted about 9 months ago for paying people to write fake positive reviews for belkin wifi products on amazon.com and other web vendors.
If cable connection is convenient use that- only use wifi if you have to but definitely not belkin - they are v.v.failure prone.

**linderman** · 06-19-2009, 07:03 AM

just a thought for you: will save you $25.00

here is a gaming router my brother just bought brand new / he cant use this one as a phone line cant be connected to it / he is a vonage lover LOL

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...E:B:EF:US:1123

here is the link where he bought it ...... if rebates apply you can get that too

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ink%20DGL-4100

LCFitz · 06-24-2009, 09:49 AM

Ah cool! Thanx for the links, linderman. ^_^

So could I combine the D-Link DIR-655 and this so that I don't have to run around disconnecting things in order to game?

**linderman** · 06-24-2009, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LCFitz

Ah cool! Thanx for the links, linderman. ^_^

So could I combine the D-Link DIR-655 and this so that I don't have to run around disconnecting things in order to game?

I will defer to others on that configuration; I have never had the need to try one of those....

06-15-2009, 04:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
LCFitz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: the South Posts: 13 OS: XP	Wireless internet for my new build? Okay so I just realised that I hadn't given thought no. 1 to how I would connect to the internet with my soon-to-be-built gaming computer, and that I have zero idea what part (or parts) I need to allow said computer to access the Atheros 5008 Wireless Network Adapter (w/e that is >,>) that my laptop connects to through the mysteries of built-in wireless. And I have no clue if this influences my choices or not, but as was suggested to me earlier I'm using the $800 Intel Build posted in the sticky (with a case and CD/DVD burner swap out - the burner listed is no longer available). Thanx! ^_^

06-15-2009, 08:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 20,441 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	two choices A) use a hard wire from your router to your new computer which has built in LAN on motherboard (best choice = hard wired for gamers) B) install a wireless network card http://www.belkin.com/support/produc...D7050&scid=221 0r http://www.google.com/products/catal...m=6#ps-sellers __________________ I still know nothing and I respect that fact, striving to improve and, along the way, help anyone that comes from the place that I used to be! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial Last edited by dai; 06-17-2009 at 06:19 AM.

06-17-2009, 05:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
LCFitz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: the South Posts: 13 OS: XP	Re: Wireless internet for my new build? Well if wired is better then that's what I'll do! The router we use now is an old D-Link with only 4 ports, and the 8 port ones I see are either retarded expensive (at least for a home network) or have really low ratings, so would a switcher be better? Like this one D-Link 8-Port Unmanaged Gigabit Desktop Switch? I'm sorry to be asking such basic, stupid questions but you've been so helpful and I don't know where else to ask. sheeps

06-18-2009, 06:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
sobhi200 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 9 OS: windows xp	Re: Wireless internet for my new build? wired is better but wireless is good if your a busnes man or something i would recommend a wired pc whit super extreme high speed(thats what i have) for a gaming pc -_-'

06-18-2009, 05:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 20,441 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	Re: Wireless internet for my new build? personally I would stick with the old 4 port D-link; unless its too much wire or PITA to connect to ? the money spent on a state of the art router isnt going to improve over what you got now ? otherwise you looking at dumping $100.00 on a new router ................... I would pass on that one personally __________________ I still know nothing and I respect that fact, striving to improve and, along the way, help anyone that comes from the place that I used to be! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial

06-18-2009, 05:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 20,441 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	Re: Wireless internet for my new build? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833127215 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833124190 __________________ I still know nothing and I respect that fact, striving to improve and, along the way, help anyone that comes from the place that I used to be! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial Last edited by linderman; 06-18-2009 at 05:14 PM.

06-18-2009, 06:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
steveb1234 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 374 OS: xp, windows 7	Re: Wireless internet for my new build? Do not use belkin usb 2.0 adapters- they suck Any other adapter will do netgear, linksys etc a belkin executive was busted about 9 months ago for paying people to write fake positive reviews for belkin wifi products on amazon.com and other web vendors. If cable connection is convenient use that- only use wifi if you have to but definitely not belkin - they are v.v.failure prone. Last edited by steveb1234; 06-18-2009 at 06:45 PM.

06-19-2009, 07:03 AM	#8 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 20,441 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	Re: Wireless internet for my new build? just a thought for you: will save you $25.00 here is a gaming router my brother just bought brand new / he cant use this one as a phone line cant be connected to it / he is a vonage lover LOL http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...E:B:EF:US:1123 here is the link where he bought it ...... if rebates apply you can get that too http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ink%20DGL-4100 __________________ I still know nothing and I respect that fact, striving to improve and, along the way, help anyone that comes from the place that I used to be! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial Last edited by linderman; 06-19-2009 at 07:11 AM.

06-24-2009, 09:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
LCFitz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: the South Posts: 13 OS: XP	Re: Wireless internet for my new build? Ah cool! Thanx for the links, linderman. ^_^ So could I combine the D-Link DIR-655 and this so that I don't have to run around disconnecting things in order to game?