Add desktop to wireless network

Question

Want to add an upstairs Desktop (windows 98) to a WRT54G (802.11g) (Windows XP)located downstairs.   Would the USB adapter WUSB54G work as well as the PCI Adapter , WMP54G?  Appreciate pros and cons.   Thanks

NemesisDB · Answer

i've found pci devices to be a bit more reliable to USB on older systems (and OSs).  either may work fine though

volcano11 · Answer

Either one should work. The USBS adapter has some advantage in that you can move it a bit, if necessary, to improve signal strength and you don't have to open the computer case to install it. Steve

Starter · Answer

Thanks, Since my daughter will be doing the install, will probably go with the USB......

NemesisDB · Answer

dang, forgot to add: USB 1 is NOT capable of 802.11g speeds so if you don't have USB2 it's something to consider

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