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Edimax EW-7728IN / PCI Wireless N WiFi Card / 300mbps / 802.11n - £17.99 @ Play.com
£17.99
Ive just bought one as this is the cheapest n card I have seen so please dont bad mouth it lol.
I can finally make use of that n router I bought.
EW-7728In complies with 802.11n draft 2.0, the next generation wireless standard. With the advanced MIMO technology, it can support the data transmission rate 6 times more (up to 300Mbps) and the coverage 3 times more than IEEE 802.11b/g devices. EW-7728In stable wireless connection and high bandwidth enable you enjoying the network applications without any interruption. EW-7728In supports the WPS configuration function. This function provides easy procedures to set up wireless security.
Through the Edimax configuration tool to setup the WPS function then you can simplify the security setting. EW-7728In with easy-to-install 32-bit PCI interface - a very common expansion slot of desktop computers - even inexperienced computer user can get this wireless network card installed on his or her computer in just few minutes! EW-7728n also designs three detachable antennas, which recommended for use in combination with EA-MARS to increase wireless coverage.
* Features
* Complies with 802.11n Draft 2.0, 802.11g and 802.11b Standards.
* Provides further coverage, less dead spot and higher throughput (Up to 300Mbps) with MIMO technology.
* Supports WMM, WMM-PS and WMM-SA (IEEE 802.11e QoS standard).
* Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA (TKIP with IEEE 802.1x), WPA2 (AES with IEEE 802.1x) for high security level.
* Supports WPS configuration.
* Provides 3 detachable antennas.
* Supports operating system: Windows 2000/XP/XP64/Vista.
* Standard: IEEE 802.11b/ 802.11g/802.11n Draft2.0
* Bus Type: 32-bit PCIPlay.Com Vouchers: 1.00 - LEE, 10% - PLAYHEAT09, £5 off 50.00 - PLARBS09, £5 off 50.00 - PLANW09, £1.00 - VariousMore
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RedOnRed:
I'm a bit disappointed in the lack antenae on the back of the card.  |
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craig816:
Two words: spatial multiplexing
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RedOnRed:
Sounds good, but after just seamlessly setting up a steady 200mbps homeplug setup I can't see myself going back to the hit and miss of wireless. I still use wireless for a couple of laptops but I'll never run another network solely over wireless. But hot deal nonetheless.  |
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just got o0ne of these delivered
gotta put it in a clients pc tonite |
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RedOnRed:
Homeplug, or powerline, as it's sometimes called enables you to use your domestic electrical circuit as a wired network. It's more secure then wireless because your network is only within your property and it tends not to drop and isn't as prone to fluctuations in speed. You'll need two homeplug devices to start with. You simply plug one into a power socket near the device you want to network and run an ethernet cable from the homplug device to the device to be networked - like a PS3. You then have to do the same thing with the other homeplug device but connecting it to your router. The only downside is that it's not so mobile. So unless you've got a very long cable you wouldn't really be able to sit out in the garden with a laptop like you can with a wireless setup. Sounds like a good idea and I now vaguely remember seeing something like that sometime ago on tv. You're right , the usb adapter is more versatile though more likely to drop connection. Touch wood, the edimax has not so far and i quite like the antenna and extension lead that came with it as it allows you to place the adapter on the desk for even better reception. |
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teerex:
---- Thanks for the explanation RedonRed. Sounds like a good idea and I now vaguely remember seeing something like that sometime ago on tv. You're right , the usb adapter is more versatile though more likely to drop connection. Touch wood, the edimax has not so far and i quite like the antenna and extension lead that came with it as it allows you to place the adapter on the desk for even better reception. |
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