[SOLVED] Which Wi-Fi card should I choose for my desktop

[aryeh]

Hello,
I have a Dell Precision Tower 5810 and would like to add a Wi-Fi card since it is too far from the router to run a wire.
The router I have is a NETGEAR | WNDR3700v4 | N600 WiFi Router.
I have found this Ubit AC 1200Mbps Bluetooth WiFi Card which looks like it is what I want (either of the three versions).

Is this compatible with my devices?
Can anyone advise a specific product that will work with my desktop?

Many thanks in advance,
Aryeh

 

[JohnBonhamsGhost]

would like to add a Wi-Fi card since it is too far from the router

any USB WiFi Wireless networking adapter should be fine.
no need for a PCIe card.

just browse some online retailers for low cost models with high customer ratings and reviews stating that they are maxing out their ISP speeds with no problem.

 

[Ralston18]

My general recommendation is to purchase a wireless adapter that matches the router; i.e., Netgear.

Otherwise, if there are problems the competing manufacturer's will just blame the "other guy".

 

[aryeh]

any USB WiFi Wireless networking adapter should be fine.
no need for a PCIe card.

I would prefer not to use up a USB port for something like this. Adding BT is also a nice addition.

My general recommendation is to purchase a wireless adapter that matches the router; i.e., Netgear.

Otherwise, if there are problems the competing manufacturer's will just blame the "other guy".

How do I check it matches the router? NETGEAR don't make Wi-Fi adapters. What should I look out for to check if it is compatible?

 

[USAFRet]

any USB WiFi Wireless networking adapter should be fine.

Almost any....

The tiny nano USB things are to be avoided.

 

[Ralston18]

I was thinking USB:

https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/adapters/a6100/

I use USB wireless network adapters along with a USB extension cable so I can move the USB wireless network adapter up and about. Away from the back of the host computer.

Doing so helps keep the adapter cooler and can help with transmission and reception.

 

[JohnBonhamsGhost]

I would prefer not to use up a USB port for something like this

i used a TP-Link PCIe wireless card for quite a few years long ago before WiFi & Bluetooth became pretty much standard on nicer motherboards.
i've had good experiences with all of their products that i've tried.

The tiny nano USB things are to be avoided.

still have a pretty old TP-Link Archer Nano USB connected to one of my systems that works great after 4-5 years.
it's located on the other side of the house from the router and has no problem connecting & staying connected.

what is it that makes them a bad option in general?

 

[USAFRet]

what is it that makes them a bad option in general?

1. There's only so much antenna you can pack into that tiny space.
2. Right next to the metal case.

Given any other USB option, go for the other.

 

[aryeh]

So I went for a wireless TP-Link in the end which works like a charm.
Decided that whilst it was recommended to go for the same make as the router the TP-Link was a quarter of the price so I'll start with that and if anything goes wrong I'll get the NetGear one.

Thank you all for the advice.
Aryeh