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    Home network ADSL wireless modem recomendations

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by jetuaime81, Mar 26, 2008.

  1. jetuaime81

    jetuaime81 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi...I would like to setup a home network....1 pc, 2 laptops, 1 hp deskjet printer (to be used by all) and a 1MBPS DSL connection shared between all...

    Range mayb 30-40 feet and 2 walls in between..n i would like to go for wireless 'G' mainly due to cost of N and also because none of my hardware supports N...

    I saw a single unit US Robotics 9108a (ADSL modem, Max G wireless, with in-built USB print server) costs around 80$. I couldnt find any reviews on this device nor user comments so i'm not sure if i should go with this..ne1 using this??....range and data transfer speed...

    I also consider Dlink 1640t (55$) and Linksys WAG200g (65$) and a print server additional 40$

    which would you recommend. Any other suggestions.Budget 100$...

    Thnx in advance
     
    jetuaime81, Mar 26, 2008
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    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    I like seperate componets, make upgrade easier when that happens. And you have a lot more routers to choose from. Combo units have a higher failure rate due to heat.

    As far as print server, check to see if HP wireless print server supports your printer. Also check to see if there is a network driver for it. My experience with printer servers is poor. The only ones that have worked were HP and only on the models they say. AIO are out unless HP provides the driver. The main reason I went with a true Network printer.

    You can always share the printer through a desktop, but it must be on in order to print.
     
    blue68f100, Mar 26, 2008
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