I'm considering setting up Verizon FIOS internet-only service (no TV or phone) in the house of a relative. The house is one story, 3 BR, < 2000 sq ft, with basement.
There will be one desktop PC in the basement and one desktop PC in one of the bedrooms. Neither PC currently has a wireless adapter. Although I would prefer a wired network, at least one of the PC's will have to connect via wireless. Verizon requires that I rent or purchase a Verizon-branded router. AIUI the Verizon routers are second rate. Q1: Please recommend a wirelss adapter (either USB or PCIE is OK) that is well suited to receive a weak signal from a second-rate Verizon-branded router. As described above, the signal would travel through a floor and multiple walls. I want to avoid having to purchase a second router to supplement the Verizon- required router. Q2: Is it better to place the router in the basement or on the first floor (for best signal transmission), or does it not matter? -- Phenom II X2 550 | Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 | 2 x 4G DDR3 1333 | Maxtor 80G PATA | GeForce 210 _______________________________________________ Mid-Hudson Valley Linux Users Group http://mhvlug.org https://mhvlug.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mhvlug Upcoming Meetings (6pm - 8pm) Vassar College May 7 - Personal 3D Printing Jun 4 - Samba: Can We All Just Get Along? Jul 2 - Mad Science Fair IV
