adapter or USB bridge?

I have a wireless router on the first floor, and I'd like to connect a
computer on the second floor to this network. The computer is in a room
directly above the first floor's computer and wireless router. Running cable
is not possible. Both computers are running Windows XP SP 1. Which device
would provide the strongest wireless connection for the second-floor
computer: a USB adapter, a PCI adapter or an ethernet bridge?
hanks. --Art




Nospam

Nospam wrote:

> I have a wireless router on the first floor, and I'd like to connect a
> computer on the second floor to this network. The computer is in a room
> directly above the first floor's computer and wireless router. Running
> cable
> is not possible. Both computers are running Windows XP SP 1. Which device
> would provide the strongest wireless connection for the second-floor
> computer: a USB adapter, a PCI adapter or an ethernet bridge?
> hanks. --Art

Wifi (802.11b) runs at 11Mbps optimally. Realistically, you'll get about
1/2 that. USB, PCI, or even 10Mbps ethernet will easy handle that
bandwidth. After that, its just a matter of who makes the wifi device and
how well they did it. You could probably trust Orinoco, Linksys, and Dlink
to make high quality cards. Of course, those $30 ones out there are
tempting. YOur best bet is to buy one from a store like Circuit City (in
U.S) or Futureshop (in CAN) that gives you a 30 day return policy.

Good luck,
Mitchua