Looking for a wireless networking device either an adapter or a range extender

dpaterno123 · May 3, 2014

I am building a gaming computer and I need a wireless networking device because my router is in the other room. So far I have seen:

Extender with Ethernet port: Sienoc 300Mbps 802.11/b/g/n Universal Wi-Fi Range Extender, Repeater, Wireless Bridge, Access Point, Wall Plug design

Adapter: TP-LINK TL-WN822N Wireless N300 High Gain USB Adapter, 300Mbps, Dual 3dBi External Antennas

Both of these are on amazon and I'm not so sure which one will be better for gaming. Also if you have any other suggestions my price limit is $25 tops.

Someone Somewhere · May 3, 2014

What's the router it's going to be connecting to?

EDIT: I would generally go for one of these.

dpaterno123 · May 3, 2014

Someone Somewhere :

It's a Verizon modem we got it when we had fios installed

Someone Somewhere · May 3, 2014

Is it dual-band, or single? How many MIMO streams?

Can you post a link to the specs page, or its model number?

dpaterno123 · May 3, 2014

Someone Somewhere :

http://www.computershopper.com/var/ezwebin_site/storage/images/media/images/verizon-fios-modem-wifi-router/677004-1-eng-US/verizon-fios-modem-wifi-router.jpg

this is the link to the picture of what it looks like, im not so sure if it is dual band but i know it supports b/g/n

Someone Somewhere · May 3, 2014

That really doesn't tell me much.

Just go for the one I linked above; it will work fine.

dpaterno123 · May 3, 2014

Someone Somewhere :

im looking for more of a usb or ethernet connection do you think this extender would be good for gaming: http://www.amazon.com/Universal-Extender-Repeater-Indicator-Smartphone/dp/B00JVNH9MY/ref=sr_1_12?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1399122899&sr=1-12&keywords=wireless+range+extender

or the adapter: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00416Q5KI/ref=gno_cart_title_0?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Someone Somewhere · May 3, 2014

I would tend to avoid repeaters and USB2.0 ones, personally.

Is there a reason you can't use PCIe?

dpaterno123 · May 3, 2014

Someone Somewhere :

The only reason why I can't now is I'm going to use an older computer and its motherboard doesn't have a PCIe slot. I'm only using it until i buy the whole gaming computer.

Someone Somewhere · May 3, 2014

OK. The USB2.0 one would be fine, then.

dpaterno123 · May 3, 2014

Someone Somewhere :

one more question would it be better to use a range extender, access point, or bridge in client mode? there are range extenders that can be used for multiple things and i can use them to plug into the ethernet port

dpaterno123 · May 3, 2014

Someone Somewhere :

and also should I get 150Mbps or 300Mbps?

Someone Somewhere · May 3, 2014

That router looks like it's only a 150Mb/s one. If you don't intend to use it with anything else, 150Mb/s is fine.

dpaterno123 · May 3, 2014

Someone Somewhere :

Ok and would you prefer ethernet instead of usb?

Someone Somewhere · May 3, 2014

If you can run an ethernet cable direct to the router, do that.

If you mean a WiFi/Ethernet bridge, I'd go with the USB for now.

dpaterno123 · May 3, 2014

Someone Somewhere :

ok thanks

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