Connecting Desktop PC to the Internet without Wi-Fi

justwii on 25/03/2024 - 18:24
Last edited 25/03/2024 - 18:27

My desktop used to connect directly via ethernet cable to the router but not anymore due to new setup, so I need something for my desktop to connect to the Internet. I am now using a wifi range extender with a LAN port, which does the job, but I don't like it taking up a power socket, as I have another 8 devices there for a single power point, so I am thinking either if I can have one of the devices to share internet connection to my PC via ethernet cable, or buying a USB Wi-Fi dongle.

One of the devices is an Android TV box, it can connect to the internet with Wi-Fi and it has both USB and LAN port, I am not sure if there is any Android app that can make it tether the connection to either the USB or LAN port. Another device is a PS5, quite unlikely it can share internet connection.

Otherwise could you suggest any good USB Wi-Fi dongle (USB 3.0 + Wi-Fi 6/7)? I also have a bluetooth dongle for the PC already, so if possible, suggest one that does both (2-in-1), if it is good of couse with no interference between the bluetooth and 2.4GHz Wi-Fi frequency.

Thank you

Computing

Comments

  • Gracey on 25/03/2024 - 18:37
    +1

    Not too sure about USB dongles, I try to steer clear of them. I put one of these into a friends gaming system a year or so ago, been going great with stable pings.

    https://www.tp-link.com/au/home-networking/pci-adapter/arche…

    Asus seem to have something similar, BT 5.0 too.

    https://www.umart.com.au/product/asus-pce-ax3000-dual-band-w…

    • mooseca on 25/03/2024 - 18:49
      +1

      Yep, I've had an Asus pcie one across 2 builds and 10 years, still runs awesome and no connectivity issues

    • justwii on 25/03/2024 - 22:29

      Cool thanks. But what about the speed/bandwidth? Isn't USB 3.0 faster than PCIe?

      • Gracey on 26/03/2024 - 00:30

        I don’t know for sure but I would be surprised if USB 3.0 was faster than PCIe.

        Either will be faster than you need for a network card, and PCIe is more reliable in my experience.

    • justwii on 25/03/2024 - 22:32

      Never heard of this brand, but thanks, price is very good.

  • GordonD on 25/03/2024 - 20:42
    +1

    but I don't like it taking up a power socket, as I have another 8 devices there for a single power point

    I hear that some years ago they invented a device to solve that problem. Its called a power board.

    • justwii on 25/03/2024 - 22:38

      Having socket to plug into is one thing. Having too many to draw power from a single power point is another. I don't want to risk overloading it.

      • CascadeHush on 26/03/2024 - 17:16

        You get 10 amps. Unless you are running a microwave, toaster and kettle off the same socket at the same time you should be okay. I only mention that because I had this situation with a flat mate who was doing exactly that and wondering why the circuit breaker kept flipping.

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