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    Help setting up wireless connection

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by woods1110, Nov 7, 2005.

  1. woods1110

    woods1110 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just bought two laptops from Dell and got their wireless card. I also got Bellsouth DSL.

    With the Bellsouth DSL I just got their modem and I am using it now. I want to set up a wireless connection so that both of my laptops can connect to the internet wirelessly. Do I need a wireless router or just a WAP?

    Any suggestions? What brand? Model?
     
    woods1110, Nov 7, 2005
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  2. Chutsman

    Chutsman Notebook Evangelist

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    I've always used a wireless router .. never tried a WAP. I like Linksys, but Netgear is also good.
     
    Chutsman, Nov 7, 2005
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    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    You need a router. Not an access point. I reccomend the linksys wrt54g router. It has always been good to me. Like Chutsman said, linksys and netgear are the best ones.
     
    nickspohn, Nov 7, 2005
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    woods1110 Notebook Enthusiast

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    woods1110, Nov 8, 2005
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    Chutsman Notebook Evangelist

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    I don't know how good it is .. I like to have an external antenna on them.
     
    Chutsman, Nov 8, 2005
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    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    I was going to get that router, its almost like the new version of my linksys wrt54g. But that came out after i got mine. Should be very good. Linksys has very good products and will be satisified.
     
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    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Here, i found you a fabulous review of this router:
    WRT54GC Review
     
    nickspohn, Nov 8, 2005
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    woods1110 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Wow! That review was awesome! I haven't quite made up my mind yet, it is either this compact one or the WRT54G. I still have to figure out how to set up my wireless network once I get the thing so that is a different topic!
     
    woods1110, Nov 9, 2005
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    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Lol, just go with this one. I have the Wrt54g router and i love it. Its up to you, just pick the cheapest one. Yeah, when you get it, ask me anything on it.
     
    nickspohn, Nov 9, 2005
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