Help with a wireless network?

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  1. Posts : 9,606
    Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x64 Ult 7600, TechNet RTM on AMD x64 (2.8Ghz)
       #11

    This one would probably get you connected the quickest & the cheapest.

    Newegg.com - Rosewill RNX-EasyN1 IEEE 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wireless-N 4.0 Dongle (1T1R) Up to 150Mbps Data Rates WPA/WPA2 (AES, 64,128-WEP with shared-key authentication) WPS PIN, PBC (Hardware WPS Button) QoS-WMM

    I have tested this one on Windows 98SE, Windows 2000, Windows XP, & Windows 7 with no problems If the New computer has a USB port on the back, I would use that port.
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  2. Posts : 13
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       #12

    Awesome.

    I asked my stepdad how many feet it was between computers and he says it's about 50 feet with a couple of walls in between the signal. I don't know if that matters/will break up the wireless signal, but if so, will the Rosewill be able to handle that? I just am covering my bases, and with the price of that, I didn't know if more expensive was necessarily better or not?

    I will talk to my parents and see about ordering that. I want to try and go wireless and see if that works, and if it doesn't, I'll see about running an outside ethernet cable.

    If I get it and have issues with it, should I come back here for a follow-up?

    Thanks! You've been a major help!
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  3. Posts : 9,606
    Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x64 Ult 7600, TechNet RTM on AMD x64 (2.8Ghz)
       #13

    50ft for the Rosewell should be fine. My problem with wireless was metal framing in the walls of my house. Most houses have wood framing in the walls. Good luck & post us your updates Glad I could help.
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  4. Posts : 13
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #14

    Okay, update-


    Took me a little extra longer cuz we had to wait to buy the Rosewill adapter, but everything's set up.

    Now: running the 7500 model of Westell router in the kitchen, I get none-to-one bars (flicking back and forth from no connection to limited) in my room.

    I'd say it was the rosewill adapter, but my Kindle device only shows 1 bar as well, so I'm guessing that this router isn't powerful enough to reach my room. Which sucks.

    SO.

    Questions:

    1) do routers come in different 'lengths' (ie; if this router doesn't reach my room, is there another router with a bigger wavelength that can? I couldn't stay connected long enough to even activate my McAfee security, yet my neighbors that live a couple houses down, I get two bars on their connection.

    2) can a 'longer/bigger range' router be purchased to make the connection reach in my room?

    If not, what are my options?

    Now, if so, we've got a couple of giftcards to home depot that are just sitting around and are basically the only money we've got to spend at the moment.

    Electrical - Home Automation & Security - Home Automation - Modems & Routers - Routers at The Home Depot

    Would any of these work?

    Again, thanks for your patience
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