Need recommendation for PCI or USB wifi for basement computer.

[LGabrielPhoto]

Hello!
My router is the Cisco Linksys E2500 and it is located upstairs very close to being the room above where the computer (HTPC) is located on my basement. I wouldnt mind getting the best speeds possible but if it gets crazy expensive, I will just with something good enough.
My previous mobo had a wifi built in but the new one I am getting do not, so I need a USB or PCI (not pcie) adapter recommendation for Windows 8.1
Thanks!

 

[k1pp3r]

Don't go with any USB wireless adapter, get a decent PCI one.

 

[BigBadAl]

Powerline network adapter?

Much better than Wi-Fi, not quite as good as a direct wired cable.

Just remember, you won`t get 500Mbps out of a set of 500Mbps Powerline adapters, likewise, you won`t get 200Mbps out of a 200Mbps set.

You may get ~200Mbps out of the 500Mbps set though, certainly enough for streaming all but the biggest un-compressed blu-rays.

Best option, run a cable.

 

[geniv2]

Not all USB wifi adapters are bad.

Alfa AWUS036NH 2000mW 2W 802.11g/n High Gain USB Wireless G / N Long-Range WiFi Network Adapter

http://www.amazon.com/Alfa-AWUS036N...8&qid=1420681973&sr=8-1&keywords=alfa+network

the Alfa network wifi units are pretty good and gets GREAT reception. if you are in a bsement and want the strongest signal possible