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Wireless adapter

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The built in wireless adapter in my desktop has given up the ghost
I am looking at both USB and PCIe connected ones
My fibre router connects at 70Mbps

What is my best option for a good Hi Speed connection - brand ?
Is there any real advantage in getting a USB3 adapter ?

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  • arciere
    arciere Posts: 1,361 Forumite
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    Built-in Wireless in a desktop computer? What model?
    I prefer internal adaptors, they normally have bigger antennas and it's also less likely that you break them.
    To get 70Mbps or more you need to look at MIMO 2x2 at least (you get 2 simultaneous streams).
    What access point you have (or what router if it is all in one)?
  • 50Twuncle
    50Twuncle Posts: 10,763 Forumite
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    It's a TT HG635 router
  • arciere
    arciere Posts: 1,361 Forumite
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    50Twuncle wrote: »
    It's a TT HG635 router
    It looks like it's a 3x3 MIMO, so if you buy any adaptor 2x2 or 3x3 you should be fine with the broadband speeds.
    Remember that 2.4Ghz offers you more coverage but less speed, compared to 5Ghz. Nevertheless, both will cover your speed requirement.
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