Seconding the PCI recommendation- Internet is one thing you don't want on a USB port. PCI cards generally give a better connection, both to the computer
and in wireless reception (they have bigger, stronger antennas). One less device permanently stuck to your USB ports is a good thing- after all, who knows
when you'll need that port? Plus, everything you can get inside the case is less likely to get broken by accident, and wouldn't it just suck to have
your internet die that way?
PCI cards are also just about as easy as USB devices to install, and have the added benefit of only having to be installed once.
As for the wireless router, it depends on what you plan to do with it. Do you use P2P programs, including Bittorrent? How many computers will be on it? The
higher the load you intend to put on it, the more careful you'll have to be when you shop.
I would give two general pieces of advice. First, don't buy a Belkin. My current router is a Belkin, and it barfs when I try to do too many things at
once. Second, Linksys is a good name, and you'll probably be safe with one.
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and in wireless reception (they have bigger, stronger antennas). One less device permanently stuck to your USB ports is a good thing- after all, who knows
when you'll need that port? Plus, everything you can get inside the case is less likely to get broken by accident, and wouldn't it just suck to have
your internet die that way?
PCI cards are also just about as easy as USB devices to install, and have the added benefit of only having to be installed once.
As for the wireless router, it depends on what you plan to do with it. Do you use P2P programs, including Bittorrent? How many computers will be on it? The
higher the load you intend to put on it, the more careful you'll have to be when you shop.
I would give two general pieces of advice. First, don't buy a Belkin. My current router is a Belkin, and it barfs when I try to do too many things at
once. Second, Linksys is a good name, and you'll probably be safe with one.
My Unitarian Jihad Name is: Brother Atom Bomb of Courteous Debate. Get yours.
I've been writing a bit.