2915 Internal Wireless vs 2200 Internal Wireless

How much better for Online games like CS: Source is Intel® PRO/Wireless 2915 Internal Wireless t5han 2200?

 

It wont make a difference, both support b and g (11 and 54 mbs). And in any case your internet connection is less than 10mbits anyway.

the only difference is that the 2915 supports 802.11a which is 54mbs but opperates at a different frequency than b/g (5GHz instead of 2.4GHz) but has a shorter range.

 

Yeah, i 100% Agree with qwestor. If you are near your router a lot, and have a lot of devices like TV's, Ovens, Phones, etc. The 5Ghz A will help avoid those devices. But if you dont have much devices near your router and you, 2200 is perfect. But if you have the extra money, i would say defiantly the 2915 a/b/g

 

I'd suggest that you spend the extra $$ and go for the 2915. There have been quite a few problems with the 2200 series, but I haven't heard of any of the same issues with the 2915 cards.

If you have an A-band router, or plan to get one, there are several advantages to using A-band:
-Faster speed/response rate.
-Uses considerably less power to transmit.
-Better for gaming due to faster response time.

There is one disadvantage, however, and that is slightly less range. If you are within a reasonable distance from your router, however, it's not a problem.

 

Ok. Thanx for info!

But more questions

I want to play CS (online). What should i buy in addition to laptop? A-band router i presume? What else?

 

A 2915 a/b/g card
An "A" Router

Usually just start from there.

Here is a A linksys router to start with.

 

And then i need a provider... Whom can you recommend?

 

Provider as in internet?

 

Depends on who is in your area. I have Comcast - it is the only service avaliable in my area.

Verizon DSL is very fast if you get one of the higher packages, which are still less than Comcast. Just don't get that Satellite internet - the lag is crazy, and it will make gaming on dial-up look good (almost ).

 

Yes, provider of internet.

I'm in Wyoming...

BTW, is D-Link Wireless Broadband Router DI-614+ (dual antenna) good router?

 

There is one provider, but really, you have to look yourself in stores or online as we dont live were you live so its really hard for us.
http://dsl.broadbandnational.com/wyoming.php

That is one provider, as for the router, i would prefer you get a Linksys, or at least a netgear.

 

Thanx! Is router and provider all i need for going on-line from laptop?

 

Yep, dont forget your 2915 card to.

 

go to dslreports.com to help you choose an isp for your area, ive been hearing lots of buzz about verizon being good lately especially the fiber optics. I Had sbcyahoo, IT WAS GOOD but the last three months it crapped out like lots of disconnects, im also on comcast now left sbc. Comcast is a 50/50 depends where you are to get good connection. The last deal i heard form them was $14.99 for 6 months.

 

Just liked to add/fix that Comcast is $20 for 6 months and $35 for high speed internet for non cable customers.

And if this deal is not going - $42.95 for cable customers and 57.95 for non cable customers. I have it and i love it. Speed is very nice at 6Mbps Download and Upload at 768Kbps.

 

I had a 614+. It was a good router. But....I did a firmware upgrade, and after that it just would not work despite 2-3 calls to D-Link. It got thrown in the trash.
Roger

 

It seems like only dial-up is available in my area:

Dial Up Internet Access & Accelerator for Dial-Up

 

Im sure there is DSL, or if you want, you can do satelite but it could be costly.

Try looking around in your area.

 

Ok. I found cable, but it's costly: $40/month for 6 months and then $50/month

 

Yeah, cable is usually around that price. Not much you can do.