Help in deciding what to purchase.

[SLR2009]

Hi I currently have a Linksys WRT54G router. Upstairs I have 2 computer's which are both using a Linksys Wireless G adapter to connect to the internet. Both PC's are running Windows.

I will be receiving a Mac Pro computer on the 27th of March. In the process I would like to upgrade my router as well as the network adapters for faster speed. But first I need to know if I'm making the right purchase.

I was thinking of purchasing a Time Capsule to use as my router. I also have the option of getting an Airport Extreme or I could just upgrade to a newer Linksys Wireless N Router. If I purchased a Time Capsule then what wireless adapters would i need for my 2 computers upstairs to access the internet? Any help is greatly appreciated

 

[thiggins]

You can continue to use your existing 802.11g adapters with a draft 11n router. But to get a speed increase, you'll need draft 11n adapters.

 

[SLR2009]

Thanks for the help. What adapters would you recommend?

 

[thiggins]

Linksys WPC600N Dual-band Notebook (CardBus) card or Netgear WNDA3100 dual-band USB.

 

[SLR2009]

Sorry I forgot to mention that this would be for desktop's only. Would this adapter work? http://www.linksysbycisco.com/US/en/products/WMP600N Thanks

 

[thiggins]

It would. But a USB adapter would get the antennas up from behind the box and let you move the adapter around to tweak signal level.

 

[MidwestGeek]

Netgear WNDA3100 dual-band USB adapter

Hi Tim,
Would you recommend this adapter? I didn't find a review on SNB, but I saw a lot of unhappy reviewers on Amazon.com, leading me to think this has to be a terrible dual-band adapter.

 

[thiggins]

The original Rev A was fine. Don't know about the latest rev.