Quick help with some simple home networking please

[KPark]

I am soon going to purchase a new computer I plan to put on the third floor of my house. My current computer is on the first floor. I am looking for some router suggestions and a wireless adapter.
After looking at the router recommendation thread I thought the D-Link DIR-655 XTreme draft-N Gigabit Router - Retail - $129
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833127215 would be a good choice.

Can anyone provide further suggestions and ideas on a wireless adapter?

Thanks a bunch

 

[axan]

the dir-655 is pretty much the best choice for home network use
as for network adapters, intel makes some pretty good ones, I also had good look with trendnet usb wifi adapters

 

[KPark]

intel makes wireless adapters??

you sure you got the right company name there?

 

[axan]

yes intel does make wifi adapters, but I think only for notebooks (mini pci and pci-e)
for desktop if im going with pci or pci-e i would pick something based on Atheros chipset
and if i have to use usb i like those trendnet adapters cuz they are cheap, support wpa2 and are fairly reliable.

 

[Orinthical]

The DIR-655 is a great router.

Here are a few suggestions on "matched" wireless adapters:

D-Link DWA-552 PCI Desktop Adapter
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833127219&Tpk=DWA-552

D-Link DWA-556 PCI-Express Desktop Adapter
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833127218&Tpk=DWA-556

D-Link DWA-643 Notebook Adapter
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16839127004&Tpk=DWA-643

Additionally, find several other adapters below:

Linksys WGA600N Wireless-N to Ethernet Adapter
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833124279
This has been used with a DGL-4500 and appears to be a nice solution. It can be placed wherever is optimal to receive the signal and connects to the desktop/laptop using the built-in ethernet.

TRENDnet TEW-623PI
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833156054

Edit:

Geeks has the WN311B PCI 'n' adapter for $27.95+S/H:
http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=WN311B-100NAR&cat=NET

I ordered one myself but haven't had the time to test it out with my DIR-655.

 

[KPark]

wow thanks a lot for all of that help. You basically did all of the work and research for me

thanks


they all are pretty expensive though. Do you think I need something that high quality in order to connect my first and third floor computer to the internet? Or will I be able to settle for something cheaper and still be able to get solid connection?

 

[Dallows]

wow thanks a lot for all of that help. You basically did all of the work and research for me

thanks


they all are pretty expensive though. Do you think I need something that high quality in order to connect my first and third floor computer to the internet? Or will I be able to settle for something cheaper and still be able to get solid connection?

Well the cards match the router, in terms of the "N" standard. So in order to maximize you're bandwidth and throughput on your network (files transfers, etc) you'd want to get matching card. Of course you could always get a normal G card and be fine. The only difference really will be theoretical network bandwidth and signal strength+distance.

 

[KPark]

Revised list.
I decided to go with sli
gonna get 2x gts

Case: $139.99 - $50 Antec P182 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129025
PSU: $144.90 - $20 Corsair 620W http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=373110
MOBO: $259.99 Evga Nvidia nForce 780i http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188024
CPU: $219 Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115037&Tpk=E8400
CPU Fan: $49.99 -$10 Zerotherm Nirvana NV120 120mm 2-ball UFO Bearing http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835887011
Ram: $79.99 Patriot DDR2 PC2-6400 5-5-5-12 2x 2GB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231145
GFX: $314.99 - $20 EVGA GeForce 8800GTS 512 MB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130325
HDD: $119.99 Segate Barracuda 7200.11 (PR) 500 GB 32 MB SATA 3.0Gb/s http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148288
DVD Drive: $31.99 + $5.64 ASUS20x DVD+R Lightscribe SATA http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135157

OS: $189.99 Windows Vista 64-Bit Ultimate OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116215

Moniter: $699.00 Dell UltraSharp 2407WFP-HC http://accessories.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=320-5647
(waiting for a price drop)
Keyboard: I DON'T KNOW!! HELP PLEASE!
Mouse: $49.99 Logitech G5 Revision http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104076
Speakers: $264.98 Logitech Z-5500 Digital 5.1 505 watts http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002WPSBC/sr=8-1/qid=1151301980/


Please help me pick out a keyboard.
Also, should I use the thermal grease that comes with the zerotherm, or should I get something else?
Are there any wires or things I have to purchase separately?
Any advice or tips are appreciated. Thanks

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