Hello, I am just renting a house for the first time and need internet. my area (Tacoma WA) has both Qwest and Comcast.
For the summer all i need is the standard connection for 2 people, but when school starts i will need good internet for 6 computers.
note also that only 1 bedroom and the living room have cable wired, the other 5 bedrooms do not.
any thoughts? do's or don'ts? advice on which provider to use.
advice is much appreciated.
my knowledge of jargon is very low.
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blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso
Depending on usage you need to find if either one has limits. I know comcast blocks certain ports. So web servers are out on residential service. If you need uplink speed you need to check. The Comcast service I had several years ago had a pretty low uplink speed. I'm currently on Verizon FIOS.
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I would say Comcast, and I would setup a modem and a router with wireless capabilities, this way everyone can connect to internet.
Netgear is a good router -
what modems/routers should i use?
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The modem will be provided by Comcast so no need to get one, the router I like is Netgear, they have a variety depending how much you want to spend.
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For the router, my suggestion is to look over the reviews on newegg and concentrate on a few routers that have 4/5 egg reviews, then pick up one of those...whichever seems in your price range. DLink, Linksys, Netgear...they all have good routers in their lineup. But maybe a few stinkers too. That's where the Newegg reviews can help guide you.
For the record, I use a DLink DIR-655. It's solid. -
I would go with cable and a wireless router combo. I have a Linksys WRT54G but I would get a WRT54GL if I were to get another router.
Help choosing provider/setup
Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by JHird, Jun 9, 2008.