We recently changed from wired connection to wireless Broadband after much debate. The demand for computer use, sharing of computer time was becoming a big hassle and going wireless and networking the main PC and Laptops seemed to be a viable solution. Belkin Wireless High Speed Mode USB Adapter Network adapter connects with a PC or Laptop to pick up signals sent by a Wireless router. This network adapter is external and will fit into (plugged to) a USB 2.0 port.
Many broadband providers will supply a free router (or a router at a subsidised price), but with a Router but you will need a networking card or an adapter to go wireless.
The manufacturer of Belkin USB network adapter gives the Data Transfer Rate: 54 Mbps and this is seen as the speed most of the time. If you wish to have higher speed- wireless is not an option use USB or Ethernet connection. We found best to have the main PC connected by cable to Ethernet port and Laptops at other locations with wireless receiver. Signal is good even on a different floor in the house.
The little Aerial has an internal integrated antenna- which is not very stable in standing straight- but received equally well when it was lying flat. Even has a cover for protection. It could be plugged straight to USB port or with the 1 metre wire. Manufacturer says put it top of desktop for best reception - well ok with a PC but cannot do that for a Laptop though! I found it much better that a networking card- as with a card there were frequent disconnections from the internet.
We chose to buy this as The Wireless G USB Network Adapter easily connects your USB-equipped desktop or notebook computer to your wireless network for Internet and file sharing. There is no need to open up the PC to fit a networking card. Every user is not comfortable with the idea of opening up a PC (I am not!).
Well if you have grown up children (or even young ones for that matter!) you will have opportunity to have access to web from your Laptop and Desktop. All users in a house can now join the network with the ease of a USB plug-in, without opening their PC cases; all users do not have to fight for time and Laptop users can enjoy the benefits of staying mobile - while connected to the Internet.
We purchased it from Comet for £24.99.
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