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    Best Router for Dell E1505

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by ms420bratinoc, Dec 21, 2006.

  1. ms420bratinoc

    ms420bratinoc Newbie

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    Can someone tell me what is the best router for the dell e1505? My budget is around $50 give or take. I live in a 2 story 2 bedroom apartment. Also how does the wifi work in hotels and such? I have never owned a laptop and am just wondering. Thanks in advance.
     
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  2. JAPPLER

    JAPPLER Notebook Enthusiast

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    I had my wireless router setup and ready to go the day after I placed my order for a E1405 :)

    Originally I had bought a Netgear, unsure right now what the model number was. In a word.. horrible. It lasted all of 2 hours before I was on my way back to return it. Nothing but headaches, just a ton of dropped connections and spontaneous power cycling.

    In exchange I picked up a Linksys WRT54G. Not a single problem. I have it setup in my basement and am able to work in the upstairs bedrooms with no problems and very little signal degredation. Very easy to setup!

    My recommendation is to stick with the big guy... Linksys has built a pretty good reputation.
     
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    ms420bratinoc Newbie

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    Thanks for the help...may I ask where you purchased the Linksys WRT54G and how much you paid for it?
     
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    jetstar Notebook Deity

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    You can also look at D-Link. They make good routers as well.
     
    jetstar, Dec 22, 2006
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