Need advice on a good pci-express or pci wireless card

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georgec

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Hi hardforum community
I recently built a desktop computer for someone and been having problems with obtaining stable and fast wireless connectivity to the person's Linksys WRT54GS router. I tried the TP-LINK TL-WN781ND but that only had 1 (sometimes maybe) 2 bar(s) of strength. I then tried the Asus PCE-N15 and after going through their newest drivers and the chipset, Realtek, drivers, it got a good signal at 4-5bars but the speedtest only yielded 1mbit on the downstream while other wireless devices on the network obtained 10mbit+ .

The system is up to the date with the latest firmware, is on Rogers cable, and runs Windows 7 Ultimate 64.

I've not tried, but is it possible that switching to only b/g mode on the adapter settings help have a stable speed? I'm not at the house to try at the moment but throwing my 2 cents out.

Anyways, I was wondering if anyone would be so kind to recommend a good/stable wireless pci-express/pci card that'll work on Windows 7 64 (usb nics generate heat overtime and so I'm avoiding those). Thanks.
 
Sorry forgot to mention, that the TP link card has been returned and am stuck with the Asus PCE-N15 . The computer is located on the ground floor right below the router, which is located in the basement. The signal is strong with the Asus PCE-N15 but the speeds are terrible, locked at 1-1.5 mbit/s on the downstream. Thanks.
 
I've tried setting the wireless mode to /b /g only and it yielded a few extra megabits/s but still far away from the 16mbit/s obtained from the laptop and from my phone when I was over, doing speedtests.
 
DarkTower said:
I know you said PCI but there are two USB ones I highly recommend.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833704045
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833704135
I have the one with the antenna coming out. You can usually find it on sale for about $15. It is amazing and far better than any wireless adapter In have ever bought.
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Thanks, I heard good things on the TP-LINK TL-WN722N . How long have you owned it if you don't me asking and does it get 'hot'. From the 1star comment on newegg, the common thing is it fails after a few months of usage.
 
Picked up two TP-LINK TL-ANT2405C, Indoor 5dBi Omni Directional Antenna and placed them away from the back to avoid interference, and the speeds are amazing (on par with the max obtained on cable internet). Thanks.
 
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