Wifi

[samtam]

I am about to switch to Wifi, and because I have a PC (HP Pavillion w5588d), will need to buy a wifi transceiver, or a wifi card for PCI. Does anyone know which is better? Is the only place to get these in Bangkok at Pantip Plaza?

[2008bangkok]

You need both a wifi card which goes into your computer and you need a wifi router which sends the signal to the card/pc.. you can get either a pci which slots into the pc or a USB one which ever is easiest for you

[samtam]

Sorry - I am planning a transceiver with a router

or

a router with a PCI

is that corect?

[2008bangkok]

If you wish to setup anduse wifi you need

1 Router hooked up to your telephone line

1 Wireless network card if you have a PC you can have either a PCI or USB cad

[astral]

Since you have a desk top then go for a PCI card inside the box.

Make sure it is the latest WiFi standard, N, I think.

You will also need a wireless router with the same standard.

[TheKingfisher]

Before you ask about it not working, make sure that you install the drivers after putting the card in the PC, then It should all go to plan.

I would agree that you should get a PCI card, clean easy and out of the way, also you wont loose a USB port.

[ballbreaker]

OP when you say "I am about to switch to Wifi" what are you trying to do exactly? Are you trying to set up wireless network in your abode or are you just trying to connect your PC to an existing wireless network?

Edited August 17, 2010 by ballbreaker

[astral]

If your are buying both the wireless router and the card for the PC,

make sure you buy the same brand for both to ensure maximum compatibility.

Personally I prefer D-Link.