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    Help getting a new router!

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by calot, Feb 29, 2008.

  1. calot

    calot Notebook Evangelist

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    I currently have a linksys G router. A couple of years old, maybe a bit more Im not sure.

    I need a faster router. Can I just unplug my current router, plug a new N-router and Im good to go?

    I currently have 3 PS3s in my house and I need something that can manage the three of them playing online at the same time. The fastest internet connection I can get is 4mb. I think I currently have 2mb.

    What are my options on N routers? Thanks!
     
    calot, Feb 29, 2008
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  2. knightingmagic

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    The PS3s have G adapters, so won't be able to connect at N speeds.
     
    knightingmagic, Feb 29, 2008
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    sipp11, Feb 29, 2008
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  4. calot

    calot Notebook Evangelist

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    I know that ps3s have G connection. But With an N router, the total bandwith available for the ps3s will be higher wont it? Any good routers?
     
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    well, the D-link Dir655 is the fastest router out there, but it won't increase your ps3 bandwidth since PS3's use 11G
     
    hehe299792458, Feb 29, 2008
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  6. calot

    calot Notebook Evangelist

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    ok I get that. its like this

    there is a certain amount of bandwith that my G router has, my three ps3s and laptops each take an amount of that bandwith. Will the available total bandwith be more with an N router? So They get the max they CAN get? And more stability and crap?
     
    calot, Feb 29, 2008
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  7. calot

    calot Notebook Evangelist

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    Im asking if there will be a big difference
     
    calot, Feb 29, 2008
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    I have the D-Link DIR-655, its great and very relible (N)

    +1rep hehe2997........ for the DIR-655
     
    ahl395, Feb 29, 2008
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    get the linksys WRT600N Linksys Ultra RangePlus Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage, it does both i have the d link dgl-4500 now but gonna sell it new router should be here this week anyone want the d link dgl-4500?? LOL
     
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  12. blue68f100

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    If you looking for something stable, 11n is not it. Better off waiting. You may want to see if your current router supports dd-wrt firmware. If you have connections problems due to firmware it a good choice.
     
    blue68f100, Mar 3, 2008
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  13. jerry66

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    i'm using dd-wrt firmware on my linksys wrt300n and will put it on thewrt 600n if they make it available for the 600
     
    jerry66, Mar 3, 2008
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