You need to purchase an additional Wi-Fi card.
You need to purchase an additional Wi-Fi card.
I didn’t verify my motherboard for a Wi-Fi card during purchase, and I’m planning to assemble it soon. I’m torn between a compact USB Wi-Fi module and the one that fits into the PCI-E slot. My motherboard is the MSI Z370 PC PRO. What are the advantages and disadvantages? Does the smaller USB option provide sufficient speed? An Ethernet cable isn’t feasible because the router is in another room, making a long cable impractical. I’m seeing around 12mbps down and 14mbps up due to my rural location.
This lengthy Ethernet cable should deliver superior performance compared to WiFi. Making a few holes might be necessary. I previously used an inexpensive USB WiFi dongle, but its speed was poor and it would disconnect easily under any load. Therefore, I recommend considering a dedicated PCI-e card or a powerline adapter—though neither has been tried by me.