Wireless router n cards help

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I posted this in the proper section and didnt get any response so hopefully you guys can offer some assistance

So I'm going to give HTPC another shot, last time i failed cause the wireless card n router i bought were either trash or i just didnt know what we were doing. I need 1 router and 2 cards (HTPC and one for wives comp) The router must have ethernet connection so I can hook my comp straight into it.

Now here is the tricky part. We have a $100 amex gift card and a $75 Bestbuy giftcard. I want a router/card that will allow the HTPC to play stuff like hulu n netflix online without issue or stalls. The card for my wives computer doesnt have to be great. All she does is browse net and her PC will be within 10 feet of the router.

Thanks for your help!
 
Which wireless card(s) and router were you using before?

This may be overkill for you, but I'm using a Linksys WRT610N router, which has dual simultaneous Wireless-N bands (2.4GHz and 5GHz) and four Gigabit Ethernet ports. However, its MSRP is around $200 (even though I got it for half price at the old Circuit City liquidation sale). I've had no problems with it, but I don't stream as much as you would.
 
going to get that D-655 serp linked, what is a good wireless caqrd to get. Will need 2 of them
 
I've heard many good things about the DIR-655. For "guaranteed" compatability, consider a wireless card from the same brand and "family." From D-Link:

PCI card
PCI-E (x1) card
Notebook PCMCIA card
Notebook ExpressCard

You may have to go to a physical store in order to buy these cards.

Since the DIR-655 doesn't have any special wireless features (unlike my router), just about any wireless-N card should work. I've had no problems using Linksys, D-Link, or Belkin brand cards and/or routers in the past. (But I tend to stick with some of the better-known name brands.)
 
My computer will be connected via ethernet. I just want to make sure my wives comp and the new media center wont be slow due to wireless ( i have little exp with wireless). If anyone can suggest a good router that is not 100 bucks I'm happy to listen as i would rather spend less money...

I can buy the router of card else where, i just would like to spend the 75 bucks on one the 2.
 
i have that pci-e dlink card along with the 4500 wireless n dlink router. works great :). laptop has intel wifi N and no issues there
 
I ordered THIS card and the 665 last night. I may drop the 665 for the 615 if there is no real gain for 40+ bucks
 
Outside of the Ethernet ports -- the 655's Gigabit versus the 615's 10/100 -- I haven't heard of much difference between the two.
 
tiraides said:
Which wireless card(s) and router were you using before?

This may be overkill for you, but I'm using a Linksys WRT610N router, which has dual simultaneous Wireless-N bands (2.4GHz and 5GHz) and four Gigabit Ethernet ports. However, its MSRP is around $200 (even though I got it for half price at the old Circuit City liquidation sale). I've had no problems with it, but I don't stream as much as you would.
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I also have the WRT610N router and love it. I saw a lot of bad reviews, but I haven't had any problems with it. My server and HTPC are wired. My laptop uses the 5GHz band and I have a wireless bridge and my wife's laptop using the 2.4GHz band.

We are able to stream movies or music simultaneously without any issues.

The only initial problem I had was with the built in Atheros card for my laptop. It ran slow and the connection wasn't great. I installed the Intel 5100 and now it is perfect.
 
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