I need a PCI wireless network card for my PC, up to about €40-50 (tops). I have a Netgear router, so it might make sense to get a Netgear network card (?)
Wireless network cards
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Doesn't matter, any brand card should be able to pick up the wi-fi network from your router. That being said, it wouldn't hurt to match brands if it makes you more comfortable.
This card should probably do you just fine. There's not much use in worrying too much about this kind of purchase. There's not much variation between the different products.
This card should probably do you just fine. There's not much use in worrying too much about this kind of purchase. There's not much variation between the different products.
Yeah, I was looking into that one. What about the WG311T though? It's slightly more expensive, but apparently better. It says it needs at least PCI 2.2 though, whatever that is.
From what I can tell, apparently the WG311T card, in tandem with a particular Netgear "Super-G" wireless router can achieve better throughput than the normal 802.11g standard; 108Mbps as opposed to 54Mbps. If true, that is definitely better, but I'd take that claim with a grain of salt. I have no personal experience with it, so I can't say for sure one way or the other. But if you don't have the "Super-G" router, then it doesn't matter anyway.
From the reviews on Newegg, it seems many people have had issues with the WG311, as well as the WG311T. However, I recently purchased a PSU that had many complaints, but, being persuaded by its features and a $45 MIR, I got it anyway. And it's worked for me like a charm. Granted, I haven't had it too long, but still.
So the short version: if you have the "Super-G" router, go for it and get the WG311T card. If not, there's no point in spending the extra $10.
Edit: Oh, and the PCI 2.2 thing, most likely, as long as your motherboard isn't particularly old, you've got it. If your computer came with any documentation, it's probably listed in there somewhere. If you know the motherboard's make and model, you could probably easily find the specs online, if you're worried about it. Or, if you can't find out the make/model, I could recommend a program that should let you know.
From the reviews on Newegg, it seems many people have had issues with the WG311, as well as the WG311T. However, I recently purchased a PSU that had many complaints, but, being persuaded by its features and a $45 MIR, I got it anyway. And it's worked for me like a charm. Granted, I haven't had it too long, but still.
So the short version: if you have the "Super-G" router, go for it and get the WG311T card. If not, there's no point in spending the extra $10.
Edit: Oh, and the PCI 2.2 thing, most likely, as long as your motherboard isn't particularly old, you've got it. If your computer came with any documentation, it's probably listed in there somewhere. If you know the motherboard's make and model, you could probably easily find the specs online, if you're worried about it. Or, if you can't find out the make/model, I could recommend a program that should let you know.