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    Wireless N router + either PCI card or bridge for a Desktop on Windows 7 64 Bit?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Entropic01, Oct 12, 2009.

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    Entropic01 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok this isn't a laptop question but figured I'd give it a shot anyways.

    I just purchased this beast from a slickdeal and want to add wireless to it.

    It's eligible for a windows 7 upgrade and I'll be using 64bit to maximize it.

    However, I currently do not have a wireless N router and am looking to upgrade to one. I am wondering if anyone has a working set-up (router + PCI card or bridge) on their 64 bit desktop they would recommend?

    I know a lot of wireless cards have shoddy driver support for 64 bit so I am reluctant to just randomly buy a card and try. Also, even though cards should work with any router and vice-versa in my experience there are sometimes problems between brands so I'm looking to see if anyone has some real experience with a combination.

    Or do you think I should skip the card altogether and just get a bridge and plug my desktop into the bridge to avoid the whole driver mess? If so, any recommendations on working N bridges? I saw a Buffalo bridge and router on Amazon but reviews were severely mixed and its a bit on the steep side.
     
    Entropic01, Oct 12, 2009
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