Wireless USB adaptor

[hashbrown99]

My onboard LAN port died so want to connect wirelessly to the internet via USB rather than replace an entire mobo


Any recommendations? I see a lot of people recommend the TP Link stuff but no clue where/what to buy. Would prefer retail or else very quick online ordering and delivery

Network will need to cover a 4 bedroom house where the router is basically in the middle of the rooms that will be used.

Any advice or recommendations welcome

 

[D4N]

From Uniterm Direct:

TP-LINK WN822N 300M Wireless High Gain USB Adapter

Bought a router from them, service is great

 

[Voodoomon]

Got one of these in a pc here: http://www.dbg.co.za/product_info.php?cPath=1_55_63&products_id=708

It is pretty decent, but we also have one of these on a laptop: http://www.dbg.co.za/product_info.php?cPath=1_55_63&products_id=691

Both run pretty well, no issues with either.
No coment on the software though as I never installed it and just let windows handle the wireless config.

 

[hashbrown99]

From Uniterm Direct:

TP-LINK WN822N 300M Wireless High Gain USB Adapter

Bought a router from them, service is great

Thanks - definitely worth a look

Got one of these in a pc here: http://www.dbg.co.za/product_info.php?cPath=1_55_63&products_id=708

It is pretty decent, but we also have one of these on a laptop: http://www.dbg.co.za/product_info.php?cPath=1_55_63&products_id=691


Both run pretty well, no issues with either.
No coment on the software though as I never installed it and just let windows handle the wireless config.

thanks - is either of these pcs running on Win7 64bit?

 

[hashbrown99]

How long is the cable that comes with it? I would prefer to plug it in at the rear of the case as that is where the majority of my USB ports are.

 

[D4N]

How long is the cable that comes with it? I would prefer to plug it in at the rear of the case as that is where the majority of my USB ports are.

According to the TP-LINK website, 1.5 m

 

[hashbrown99]

According to the TP-LINK website, 1.5 m

Thanks - just found it now

I think we have a winner

 

[Yotch]

Most Telkom shops also sell a 300Mbps wireless USB adapter for around R140 if I remember correctly. You could also phone Frontier Electronics in Linbro Park to see if they have stock of the Iptime 150Mbps wireless USB adapter (~R80).
http://residential.telkom.co.za/equipment-devices/accessories/wi-fi-adapter/
http://residential.telkom.co.za/equipment-devices/accessories/wi-fi-adapter/price.html
http://www.frontier-electronics.co.za/frontierelectronics_price_online.htm

 

[dabbler]

PCI LAN cards are quite cheap.

 

[hashbrown99]

PCI LAN cards are quite cheap.

No open slots unfortunately

 

[oldhat]

No open slots unfortunately

USB lan adapters exist & under R150, if you want to consider that option...

 

[Yotch]

USB lan adapters exist & under R150, if you want to consider that option...

That's another option ...
http://www.bidorbuy.co.za/item/50898624/Huawei_HG521_ADSL2_RJ_11_1_LAN_interface_RJ_45.html
http://www.bidorbuy.co.za/item/5138..._Modem_Home_Gateway_1xLAN_WiFi_b_g_n_NEW.html

 

[hashbrown99]

From Uniterm Direct:

TP-LINK WN822N 300M Wireless High Gain USB Adapter

Bought a router from them, service is great

We have a winner. Very happy

 

[Dion Disco]

http://www.totolink.net/ find product N150UA Wireless USB Adapter

Bought 2 of these in Windhoek - R95 each

Work flawlessly on my Win 7 and Linux setup

Comes with a wired USB dock to extend the reach of adapter

Don't know who stock them in SA