Currently using D-Link DGL-4300 with P45/E8400 desktop (hard-wired) and old laptop (wireless-G). About to purchase new laptop (wireless-N) and a second desktop (P55/i7-860). Need new wireless router (most probably the new Netgear WNDR3700 as that seems to be the top choice and its additional cost is not significant).
Problem: New desktop cannot be hard-wired (not practical because of construction and better half objects to "unsightly" wires). Distance from router location = 30 feet, 2 interior walls.
Question: Assuming the new Netgear WNDR3700, what wireless adapter (or external device) for the new desktop? Want maximum bidirectional throughput. Can be connected via gigabit ethernet or USB-2.0 externally or PCI or PCI/e adapters mounted internally. Antenna(e) can be built-in or external. Whatever is likely to produce the best result is the determining factor.
Your advice greatly appreciated.
Problem: New desktop cannot be hard-wired (not practical because of construction and better half objects to "unsightly" wires). Distance from router location = 30 feet, 2 interior walls.
Question: Assuming the new Netgear WNDR3700, what wireless adapter (or external device) for the new desktop? Want maximum bidirectional throughput. Can be connected via gigabit ethernet or USB-2.0 externally or PCI or PCI/e adapters mounted internally. Antenna(e) can be built-in or external. Whatever is likely to produce the best result is the determining factor.
Your advice greatly appreciated.