[gentoo-amd64] Re: Wifi adaptor recommendations

[Duncan]

Duncan posted on Sat, 04 Jun 2016 09:37:57 +0000 as excerpted:

> Duncan posted on Wed, 01 Jun 2016 12:41:44 +0000 as excerpted:
>
>> Duncan posted on Sun, 29 May 2016 10:55:30 +0000 as excerpted:
>>
>>> Duncan posted on Tue, 24 May 2016 21:47:57 +0000 as excerpted:
>>>
>>>> But, unless it's effectively an Ethernet connected router, so no
>>>> drivers,
>>>> I'll need to pick it up and install drivers and a wifi config before
>>>> I actually move, so I don't get stuck needing a connection to get the
>>>> drivers to use /for/ the connection.
>>>
>>> Hmm, Fry's seems to have a...
>>>
>>> Netgear WNCE3001 Wireless Dual-Band Internet Adapter for Smart TV and
>>> Blu-ray
>>>
>>> http://www.frys.com/product/6776745
>>>
>>> It's a dual-band N600 "bridge", with a single Ethernet port to plug in
>>> whatever Ethernet device and connect it wirelessly.
>>
>> Well I got it yesterday, and today's the move.
>
> I'm up and running on the old router now connected via that
> wifi bridge, now. =:^)

> I don't know how well it actually works just yet, but at least it works
> well enough to send this reply...

FWIW just did a speed test at the hotel's complimentary wifi level, which 
is what I'm using.  1.3 Mbps down, 1.0 Mbps up.  I'm streaming youtube 
ATM, just fine @ 360p, eyeballing it at ~500-600 kbps average.  Upping to 
480p triggers buffering, so obviously won't be doing much 1080p the next 
2-3 months, but 360p's not too bad @ the complimentary level, I suppose.  

Anyway, given that I ran 608 kbps DSL for a couple years, I don't 
consider 1 Mbit horrible, certainly not for complimentary...

I'm going to need to setup a keep-alive ping from the router, tho, as the 
wifi tends to sleep when there's no traffic, and that play's havoc with 
the VoIP dialtone.

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