wireless networking for computer

[tigersty1e]

So if I were to enable my computer for wireless networking, what would be the best route?

I see usb wireless connectors. How are they?

How do they compare to pcie cards?

Are there any that connect directly into the ethernet port and work?

 

[kami]

There are some high end USB adapters out there but PCI-E is going to be better. You'll get a stronger signal plus you can get one with 3 antennas to allow MIMO mode. Antennas can also be adjusted to improve signal strength.

As for connecting to the ethernet port, a good option is a wireless bridge. The bridge connects to your wifi and has Ethernet ports on it. I use one for my home theater and it allows my consoles, blu-ray, Netflix, etc, to connect with a strong signal. An example of one is the D-Link DAP-1522: http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=DAP-1522