Wireless Adapters Pricing and Costs

Find the best wireless adapters at the best price

Depending on whether you have a desktop or a laptop, there are several different types of wireless adapters that you can purchase. Desktops are best served with either a USB wireless adapter or an internal PCI adapter. Although most newer laptops have wireless built in, you can add wireless to older laptops or add a new wireless-N adapter to a new laptop using either a USB wireless adapter or a PC Card or ExpressCard.

Use the following resources to compare wireless adapters pricing and costs and ensure you are getting the most bang for your buck:

1. Find the best USB wireless adapters for your business needs.
2. Purchase the right internal PCI wireless adapters for your desktop.
3. Order PC Card or ExpressCard wireless adapters for your laptop.

 

Purchase a cheap USB wireless adapter for your desktop or laptop

When comparing wireless network adapters, you should keep in mind the range and speed of your office network, as well as the type of wireless router you have. If you have a Wireless-N router, you should purchase Wireless-N USB adapters to take advantage of the speed benefits.
Try: Most Wireless-N USB adapters go for between $50 and $70. You can find Wireless-G USB adapters for between $20 and $40. Compare wireless USB adapters and find the best rated wireless adapters at Amazon or Wal-Mart Stores.

Add wireless to your desktop with internal PCI wireless adapters

If you don't want USB wireless adapters sticking out of your desktop and creating a potential hazard in your office, you can purchase internal PCI wireless adapters. These adapters have a low profile, with little more than an antenna sticking out from the back of the computer.
Try: You can purchase a Wireless-G PCI adapter for between $30 and $50. Wireless-N PCI adapters generally go for between $70 to $90. Compare prices and features of PCI adapters at TigerDirect or Buy.com.

Upgrade your laptop with a PC Card or ExpressCard wireless adapters

Some of your older laptops may not come with wireless capabilities, a feature that is standard in all new laptops. Also, many new laptops don't have wireless-N capabilities. If you want to upgrade your existing wireless capabilities or add new wireless capabilities to your laptop, PC Card or ExpressCard wireless adapters are a low-profile option. Older laptops have a PC Card slot, and new laptops have an ExpressCard slot. Make sure you know which your laptop has before finalizing your purchase!
Try: Wireless-G PC Cards and ExpressCards go for between $20 and $40. Wireless-N PC Cards and ExpressCards are slightly more expensive, between $50 and $80. Compare prices and find the best deal at Geeks.com or Provantage.

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