Is a Network Card Included in a TP-LINK TL-WDN4800?

[apjack]

Hi. I am looking to buy a TP-LINK TL-WDN4800, but not necessarily from the site in the link below:

http://

So many adapters that require a mini PCIe card give specs as if the card is included. It seems, though, that this TP-Link comes ready to go -- no additional mini card required. Is this the case?

Thanks.

 

[Someone Somewhere]

Where have you seen one that needs an extra mPCIe card? I know Intel sells ones with the card included...

 

[Paul NZ]

Its a network card, you dont need anything else

 

[boju]

An adapter isn't a separate item, so the wireless network card you see there in the picture is exactly what you'll get.

Same thing with a graphic and sound cards, they have an adapter built into the card to be inserted in the motherboard.

 

[apjack]

Hi, thanks for responding. This is an example of what I sometimes see when searching these adapter/network cards:

http://www.amazon.com/MiniPCI-E-to-PCI-E-Wireless-Adapter/dp/B003MMY14Y

If someone buys this, he has to get a mini PCIe card, such as the one inside a laptop. Then wire it to the adapter, and install it.

The item that can be seen in the link in my OP is pretty straightforward, but still is referred to in the ad's headline as an "adapter". This made me wonder if it is, in fact, just that -- an adapter requiring an additional card.

Since there is a significant difference between a plug-in, and connect to a network, network card -- and an "adapter" requiring additional hardware, I would find it much more friendly if items such as the TP-Link were not referred to as adapters.

That being said, is the TP-LINK TL-WDN4800 a good choice in network cards? Or can I get more bang for my buck with an adapter and mini PCIe card?

Thanks, and please excuse me for being confused about this. I'd gladly wear a dunce cap for a while, if later I am enlightened. 😀

 

[boju]

Difference is MiniPCI-e to PCI-e Adapter. You want just PCI-e adapter.

Laptops had N wireless before desktops did so an MiniPCI-e (mini for laptop) adapter was a clever way getting it to desktop by removing the card from laptop.

 

[apjack]

Yeah, thanks everyone. It was like I mentioned: to me, not being exactly familiar with these devices, the wording of the ads was a bit deceiving.