Do I need a Network Adapter?

[Pugs501]

I might not be able to connect via Ethernet.  Will I need one to be able to connect to the internet wireless.

Also What Pci port would be better 2.0 or 3.0?

Motherboard

[SeanBond]

Pci 1x is more than enough. Just get this if you want wireless. Cheap and effective. I have one.

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA0ZX21P7860&cm_re=tp_link_wireless_adapter-_-33-704-129-_-Product

[Pugs501]

Pci 1x is more than enough. Just get this if you want wireless. Cheap and effective. I have one.

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA0ZX21P7860&cm_re=tp_link_wireless_adapter-_-33-704-129-_-Product

Would getting one that uses Pci 2.0 or 3.0 give any additional performance?

[Speedbird]

I might not be able to connect via Ethernet.  Will I need one to be able to connect to the internet wireless.

Also What Pci port would be better 2.0 or 3.0?

Motherboard

Well, when a motherboard has built-in wireless, it's usually advertised. So yes, you do need a network card. But make sure to get a WiFi one, just Ethernet.

As for PCIe generations, modern video cards aren't even using the full potential of x16 2.0. So there would be no difference.

[SeanBond]

Would getting one that uses Pci 2.0 or 3.0 give any additional performance?

Oh generations, I was thinking of lanes for some reason, as if there was a 3 lane slot? lol. Gen 2 1x is still way more than enough. Pci e offers stupid amount of bandwidth. 

[Pugs501]

I see USB as an option, how do those do?

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

I see USB as an option, how do those do?

Got one for my dad and it works fine, uses the full speed of our network package (30mb/s) but personally if I wouldn't have integrated Wifi in my MOBO I would go pCI.

[Pugs501]

Got one for my dad and it works fine, uses the full speed of our network package (30mb/s) but personally if I wouldn't have integrated Wifi in my MOBO I would go pCI.

Suggestions?

[Gidoguy]

If you want to connect to the internet, yes.

Finding the correct one is another matter in itself.

[Pugs501]

If you want to connect to the internet, yes.

Finding the correct one is another matter in itself.

[Gidoguy]

 

 

what are you not sure about?

[Pugs501]

 

what are you not sure about?

Finding one

And what's with (°ロ°)☝

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

Suggestions?

Yeah, for USB or PCI?

[Gidoguy]

Finding one

And what's with (°ロ°)☝

Here are my steps on finding a network adapter.

1. Find your router model
2. Find It's wireless network standards. eg. 802.11a/b/g/n
3. Decide whether you want an internal or external network adapter
4. If internal, decide whether to use a PCI or a PCIe adapter. If external. Decide whether to use USB 3.0 or 2.0
5. Once you've decided this. Find an internal/external adapter with the same protocols as your router's network standards (To get a more efficient connection), I recommend getting one with good reviews.
6. Buy it, order it.
7. Receive it.
8. Install it.
9. Use it.

​Done, you're welcome

[NikolaIvanov]

Ahem (working as ISP tech)

Standarts dont matter they compatible upwards and backwards ( Standarts designate max speed capability google that).

Widespread standart N (latest one).

You wont need anything more than 150MBits\s N unless you have a 150+$ router and need REALLY FAST LAN inside your home.

You wont find anything less than 150MBits\s N cause every decent ( respected) retailer wont sell the old 54Mbit\s G standart cause its obsolete.

For PCIe version: 100MBits connection on copper cable run on 4 wires, 1GBits run on 8.....

For USB version: Don`t matter again usb 2.0 480MBits\s (theoretical)

Internal: You constantly have antenna sticking at the back of your case (not sure if there are adapters with integrated one(nothing sticking at the back -1 slot)).

External: Can be removed easily on the go. Most of the time cheaper than internal.

Cisco manufacturer known worldwide costs more gets you more bling.

TP Link manufacturer known worldwide costs less works great.

[Jade]

Widespread standart N (latest one).

ac is the most recent standard, not n.

[Pugs501]

*Findings*

 

Found my Router if this can help

http://www.netgear.com/home/products/networking/wifi-routers/R7000.aspx#tab-techspecs

[NikolaIvanov]

ac is the most recent standard, not n.

'widespread' but whatever....

*Findings*

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2090556/tested-we-push-six-802-11ac-wi-fi-usb-adapters-to-the-limit.html

Waste your money at will.

[Jade]

'widespread' but whatever....

*Findings*

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2090556/tested-we-push-six-802-11ac-wi-fi-usb-adapters-to-the-limit.html

Waste your money at will.

ac is set to be the next widespread standard anyway. @LinusTech has even said it before.

[NikolaIvanov]

ac is set to be the next widespread standard anyway. @LinusTech has even said it before.

Ok I`m wrong, You`re right.

[Pugs501]

*Bump*

Found my Router if this can help

 

http://www.netgear.com/home/products/networking/wifi-routers/R7000.aspx#tab-techspecs

[Pugs501]

How is this Network Card?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833166082&ignorebbr=1

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

 

 

You never answered to my question if you wanted USB or PCI-E. I guess you want PCI-E. My choice for PCI-E was this one. http://www.ncix.com/detail/tp-link-tl-wdn4800-450mbps-dual-band-wireless-9b-69169-1416.htm?gclid=CjwKEAiAnqWkBRCGm5uyu5r13jsSJACBZ4WyaRnsY2i-81Cex-D1nVzphHj36mjcTMkb4vCx6tvoZxoCdz3w_wcB

[Pugs501]

You never answered to my question if you wanted USB or PCI-E. I guess you want PCI-E. My choice for PCI-E was this one. http://www.ncix.com/detail/tp-link-tl-wdn4800-450mbps-dual-band-wireless-9b-69169-1416.htm?gclid=CjwKEAiAnqWkBRCGm5uyu5r13jsSJACBZ4WyaRnsY2i-81Cex-D1nVzphHj36mjcTMkb4vCx6tvoZxoCdz3w_wcB

I live in 'MERICA!

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

I live in 'MERICA!

 

http://www.ncixus.com/products/?sku=69169&vpn=TL-WDN4800&manufacture=TP%20Link&promoid=1416