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    Does it matter what brand wireless router I get?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by rogerdodger, Jan 15, 2010.

  1. rogerdodger

    rogerdodger Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just wondering if it matters what brand wireless router I get? Will an Intel card play well with a D-link or Linksys or Buffalo? I have an Intel N card. I have an old G router that I'd like to replace with an N router.
     
    rogerdodger, Jan 15, 2010
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    tbweems Notebook Guru

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    Mileage varies greatly in routers, from what I hear. But I haven't had any problems whatsoever from Linksys or Asus (connecting to both intel and atheros wireless), but a Belkin gave me fits. (All were G band)

    If you enjoy tinkering and modding things, loading up a Linksys with some open-source firmware yields some fantastic results. But the default is more than sufficient.
     
    tbweems, Jan 16, 2010
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    rogerdodger Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thank you for the info.
     
    rogerdodger, Jan 16, 2010
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    surfasb Titles Shmm-itles

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    In general? No.
     
    surfasb, Jan 16, 2010
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    The card in your laptop is more likely to now be the limiting factor.
     
    leslieann, Jan 16, 2010
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