How do I connect to my pc wirelessly

JasX

esuhl wrote: »

Thanks for the handy graph! So, assuming the bandwidth limit of USB is okay for my purposes (I don't use other high-bandwidth USB devices and only want to access the Internet, as opposed to the LAN), the only real downside to USB adaptors is the latency (compared to PCIe).

I'd suggest yes but caution that of all the things on your system it's likely USB is going to be more frequently prone to change/the odd new gadget being added etc over time, fine for now but if you get caught 'just' wantintg to plug your phone in for a charge/sync / just needing to throw this big file around etc etc it might become noticable

esuhl wrote: »

However, the highest latency interfaces in the graph are the Ethernet connections. So, does this mean that the USB latency isn't an issue because it's so much lower than Ethernet (which would be the fastest, most reliable network connection)..?

Probably need to be a bit careful here as I'm not sure whether we trip up comparing ethernet (probably various buses + network controller) with raw USB / raw PCI minus the networking component (ie USB latency without dongle latency / PCI without PCI networking card latency) I suspect we might find raw USB + dongle latency the slowest, raw PCI + network card latenct next but close to ethernet and ethernet the fastest.....

esuhl wrote: »

Also, does the 500mA current limit on USB ports impose a limitation on USB adapters compared to PCIe, or is 500mA plenty?

stretching me even farther here so i'll just say I don't know.... -would need to know the power requirements of USB vs PCI dongles and what the max PCI current supported is, and what else you might be planning to do on your USB bus

exup

Enterprise-D wrote: »

:rotfl:

Wonderful, if not, completely rubbish reply.

A USB dongle will work like any network adapter, already have its own MAC address and will automatically be assigned an IP address by the router.

The only difference between the USB and the PCI devices is the interface - the chipset will be virtually the same. As for range, you could argue that the PCI card will have a more effective antenna, but if range isn't an issue, a USB adapter will provide more that adequate signal strength.

kwikbreaks wrote: »

This really is complete baloney.

well I can only offer apologies as this is the answer I was given by my CCNA instructor when I asked the question USB over PCI:
that the layer 2 MAC was burnt into the PCI card, but was softwarre based in the USB dongle.
and also that USB dongles don't really take kindly to attempts to boost power to their transmitter.
so again sorry if I was misinformed.

as for reliable, I still stand by that due to its direct installation onto the motherboard, it is stil a better way then a USB stick, which can also be damaged due to it being stuck out the side, or front of the case/