Wifi Adapter

[WAR Corporation]

Hello,

 

So, since my motherboard (h170 gaming M3) doesn't have any wifi I thought I could just buy the cheapest one but it's I'm a little bit confused with the Mbps, etc.

 

My question is: Is something like the TP Link TL-WN823N (https://pcpartpicker.com/product/gWg323/tp-link-wireless-network-card-tlwn823n) fine, or I should spend a little bit more (I don't mind) and get something relatively better?

 

Store: https://www.pcdiga.com/wireless-wi-fi

 

Thanks!

[Wolly9102]

I have this thing, Works fine for me :). I don't experience much network  lag. Altrough my PC is not far from the router

[Doramius]

#1 - don't do USB 2.0 unless you don't have USB 3.0.   Even then, they're cheap enough and most are backwards compatible with 2.0, so get a USB 3.0 adapter.  2.0 doesn't support enough bandwidth to allow you to get full wireless speeds when using Wireless-AC.  USB 2.0 supposedly transfers data at 480mbps (60MBps). USB 3.0 runs about 5gbps (640MBps).

 

#2 - look to adapters that have Wireless-AC.  N would be okay, but the price difference is most likely negligible, and AC is fully backwards compatible.  So having an older router won't be a problem.  

 

At the low end, look for AC600 dual band adapters, or better.  Enjoy.

[WAR Corporation]

@Arjan W @Doramius Thanks. Well, then which one would you recommend? https://www.pcdiga.com/wireless-wi-fi

My network speed is not the best, so having a "lower end" adapter which can deliver at least 10 Mbps would be great I guess? Idk I'm new into this stuff.

 

[BestPCBuilder2017]

What type of connection standard do you require? a/b/g/n/AC/AD?

[WAR Corporation]

Well I'm not sure... Could you explain please?

 

I just wanna connect to the internet D:  @NCIX Lampy

[BestPCBuilder2017]

7 hours ago, WAR Corporation said:

Well I'm not sure... Could you explain please?

 

I just wanna connect to the internet D:  @NCIX Lampy

When your PC connects to your modem/router/access point, it uses a WiFi standard. The standards that are most common are the ones that I have mentioned above. You'll need to find out what your wireless access point uses. It will most likely be the n or AC standard. 

 

a being the lowest, and AD being the best on the scale. 

 

You can find out by looking into your wireless access point's settings. 

[BestPCBuilder2017]

7 hours ago, Doramius said:

#1 - don't do USB 2.0 unless you don't have USB 3.0.   Even then, they're cheap enough and most are backwards compatible with 2.0, so get a USB 3.0 adapter.  2.0 doesn't support enough bandwidth to allow you to get full wireless speeds when using Wireless-AC.  USB 2.0 supposedly transfers data at 480mbps (60MBps). USB 3.0 runs about 5gbps (640MBps).

That's assuming that they have the AC standard and capability though. 

7 hours ago, Doramius said:

#2 - look to adapters that have Wireless-AC.  N would be okay, but the price difference is most likely negligible, and AC is fully backwards compatible.  So having an older router won't be a problem.  

 

At the low end, look for AC600 dual band adapters, or better.  Enjoy.

Why are you recommending AC when you do not know if their access point even supports the AC standard? 

[Doramius]

Just now, NCIX Lampy said:

That's assuming that they have the AC standard and capability though. 

Why are you recommending AC when you do not know if their access point even supports the AC standard? 

As stated "and AC is fully backwards compatible."

[BestPCBuilder2017]

7 hours ago, Doramius said:

As stated "and AC is fully backwards compatible."

Source? 

[WAR Corporation]

Will you guys be online in the next 15 mins or so? (Pls say yes) 

[BestPCBuilder2017]

7 hours ago, WAR Corporation said:

Will you guys be online in the next 15 mins or so? (Pls say yes) 

Yeah. 

[Doramius]

1 minute ago, NCIX Lampy said:

Source? 

The IEEE 802.11 standard.  You might want to do a little network reading: www.ieee802.org/11

[WAR Corporation]

I'm using Vodafone btw but I'll check in 15 mins or so

[Doramius]

I'll be limited in availability, but I'll check as frequently as I can.

[BestPCBuilder2017]

7 hours ago, Doramius said:

The IEEE 802.11 standard.  You might want to do a little network reading: www.ieee802.org/11

In order to use AC, both ends must support it. 

[BestPCBuilder2017]

7 hours ago, WAR Corporation said:

Will you guys be online in the next 15 mins or so? (Pls say yes) 

Everything going okay? 

[WAR Corporation]

@NCIX Lampy Yeah yeah, I'm just a little busy right now I shouldn't have posted this post 30 mins ago actually... Thanks for helping!! If you have to log off I completely understand. ?

[BestPCBuilder2017]

7 hours ago, WAR Corporation said:

@NCIX Lampy Yeah yeah, I'm just a little busy right now I shouldn't have posted this post 30 mins ago actually... Thanks for helping!! If you have to log off I completely understand. ?

I'm good. Just checking to make sure everything is okay on your end and was wondering if you got stuck on anything. 

[WAR Corporation]

@NCIX Lampy Alright I'm here. I'm using a mobile router (vodafone). I can't find the information about a/b/g/n/AC/AD.

[BestPCBuilder2017]

7 hours ago, WAR Corporation said:

@NCIX Lampy Alright I'm here. I'm using a mobile router (vodafone). I can't find the information about a/b/g/n/AC/AD.

I've never heard of a mobile router before. Have you tried looking in the wireless connection settings? 

[WAR Corporation]

@NCIX Lampy Nope I haven't. I've something like this: https://www.4gltemall.com/huawei-e5331-3g-21mbps-mobile-wifi-hotspot.html

[BestPCBuilder2017]

7 hours ago, WAR Corporation said:

@NCIX Lampy Nope I haven't. I've something like this: https://www.4gltemall.com/huawei-e5331-3g-21mbps-mobile-wifi-hotspot.html

Do you have a link to the exact router then if you're unable to find it in the settings? 

[WAR Corporation]

@NCIX Lampy The one I have: http://www.fnac.pt/Vodafone-Router-Mobile-Wi-Fi-R207-Telemovel-Equipamento-Cartao-Operador-Vodafone/a845108?gclid=CjwKEAjw1a3KBRCY9cfsmdmWgQ0SJAATUZ8bOzquyPAt-6CPYWk0hg4Bc0vOu9B_GcnsCsfd-AtneBoCKhDw_wcB&Origin=GOOGLE_PLA

[WAR Corporation]

@NCIX Lampy Oh there we go: 

• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n