wireless internet

[Vase]

Basically for my pc i have to use wireless internet because of location of router.
I am currently using a dongle to connect to this but it is pretty random, 1 minute i can get 30mb and then il be getting 2mb.
Resetting it seems to fix the problem but i want to get rid of it all together and find a better solution.

So my options are either a wireless card or the plug type things that use the electricity wires type things.

iv looked at these plug type things
https://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/networking/networking/powerline-home-networking/tp-link-tl-pa511kit-500-mbps-powerline-adapter-kit-16842019-pdt.html

are they any good? or would i be better getting a wireless card? plus any reccomendations would be greatly appreciated

cheers
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[Ilyin]

I've used one of these for gaming for over three years and it's been faultless.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/D-Link-RangeBooster-Desktop-Adapter-DWA-547/dp/B000H2NFYY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1374779784&sr=8-1&keywords=D-LINK+DWA-547

I know there are some bad reviews on amazon but I think it's most likely idiots who bought it and couldn't install the drivers properly (it is a pig to install on Windows XP but it works perfectly with the universal drivers in Windows 7.)

[doggone]

I'm buying the TP link ones to set up IP cameras to monitor calving on local farms (i.e. they need reliable internet through existing wiring in an outbuilding)
I'd get the ones with wireless access too while you are on.
Generally they are very reliable and setting up is just a matter of pressing two buttons on them.
You need a proper mains outlet near the router ideally as extension leads with surge protection can limit performance.

They are cheaper on amazon and reconditioned pairs are often on ebay for even less.

[FriendlyEllis]

This will do what your thinking for half the price.

Don't worry that they are marketed for smart TV's
They are also for use with PC's etc


https://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/networking/networking/powerline-home-networking/on-networks-pl200-199uks-200-mbps-powerline-adapter-kit-18781472-pdt.html

[Rowey]

What router have you got, what dongle have you got and how far is it away from your PC?

If you can get 30mb one minute, 2mb another requiring a reset (of the PC, or dongle), then it sounds like you're having issues with your dongle. I've seen lots of problems with USB wireless dongles.

If you have a PC then you should have capacity to fit a wireless card in one of the PCI slots. Cards tend to have better reliability, and better range than dongles.

So, the choice is get a wireless card, using your current router. When you list the router model someone should be able to recommend one. Or go for a powerline adapter.
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[Frost]

I got these ones from PC world for about £15-20 and they have been perfect. Neither are plugged into the wall directly they are both in extension cables with other stuff. No setup was needed and they have worked constantly and flawlessly for months.

https://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/networking/networking/powerline-home-networking/tp-link-pa4010kit-500-mbps-powerline-adapter-kit-21342684-pdt.html

[prawny1]

Powerline adapters are not secure, they are supposed to be unable to transmit past your fuse board but they often do so your neighbours could get access/ see what you are upto.

Have you considered changing the broadcast channel on your router to something less common? or maybe set up a second router as a signal relay if you are just too far from the main router.

Selective usb suspend can sometimes shut of usb adaptors if you are not actively browsing and stuff, go into the hardware settings and disable usb suspend on the receiver.
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[Vase]

Hi Sory for the late reply, came down with a bug and been in bed for 2 days (man flu)
Any way I'm with sky fibre, the router is just a sky hub, can't see any make on it
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Previous : gsf400

[prawny1]

your router should have a default ip address for you to change security settings, ssid and channel etc. it is normally something like 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.1.2.

Another thing to remember is the usb bus is shared between all the usb devices you have connected so if you are copying files to an external hdd or something the internet might slow down.
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[The Artist]

D-Link make good quality networking gear.

Proper PCI cards are the way to go, no loose dongle sticking out.

[Tarmacsurfer]

The Sky hub is the culprit, my other half has one - it's the most god awful arse backwards heap of shit I've ever had the misfortune to use. It's been upgraded with an old Belkin router (that in itself says a lot) that I had kicking around.
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