In a couple of weeks I will finally be leaving the h**l of dial up and be moving to Roadrunner supplied by Time Warner cable. They will be supplying the wireless router but want 50 BUCKS for the adapter for the second computer. I've seen adapters, both USB and PCI, for under $20.

What I need is some expert advice as to what I need to have the second computer OPERATE at maximum speed. The two computers are separated by 30 ft. or less, on the same floor and not much in the LINE of walls to impede the signal. Should I take their adapter or buy my own? Yes, you should buy your own if you can find it cheaper than 50$. The ONE thing you should ask if you don't know already is if the wireless router will be "g" or "draft n". This will tell you what type of wireless nic you need. Whether you should get pci or usb is really a preference. With usb you only need to plug it into a usb port. The only downside to this is that it will need to stay in that usb port for as long as you want wireless on your pc. This may or may not be an issue depending on how many usb ports you have & USE. The pci one will require you to open up your pc and insert it into the pci slot. So this is a bit of extra work & will take up a pci slot. another tidbit is that USB is often more expensive then PCI for equivalent devices.Thanks to both of you for your replies. I'll contact T-W for the specs on the router.