This allows old devices to get on the internet, but they can't see your network resources, and they can't see each other.Īs a rule of thumb, your entire WiFi network runs at the speed of the slowest connection (B/G/N). If you really need to use older WEP equipment, find a used router which is compatible with DD-WRT and setup a guest network. If you use older WEP equipment for photos, get a $10 router from a thrift shop, and setup a second network just for sharing photos. Many older usb wifi adapters, wifi photoframes and wifi-cameras only support the obsolete WEP security standard. They may keep your neighbor from streaming movies using your wifi, but they won't keep your neighbors' kids (or their kid's least reputable friend) from reading your email or ordering things on your amazon account. They are transparent to an actual data thief. The older wireless security protocols (WEP, WPA, WPS) are obsolete. If you want a secure system, don't have it shouting 'Wi Fi here!' Run the windows updates and software patches Here's a list of pointers that I learned over the years while configuring my home system. I also experienced a better wireless connection on a desktop after putting a card inside the computer. However I do understand the computer part more and did see a warning about a slow USB port on my computer once so that is how I know about that. I know what you said clocert and what Mike has said too but I can't say myself on the router side of things. will always play a role in how well your wireless will perform.Īs to the point being made that you could set it to B,G,N and still have a high speed I don't know I am not a networking expert. Again factors such as walls and pipes etc. So anytime you can put a card inside a case you are going to get faster speeds. On two different things though they performed kind of poorly and it wasn't because of the Wireless dongle but because of the USB port being slower. Both work fine and I bought both on e-bay used but you would hardly know it to look at them. One example I give I have two Trendnet wireless dongles that work off of a USB port. I agree you could possibly update the drivers Clocert but the reason I mention the new card is because it is internal and doesn't rely on the USB port.

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