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    Need a new router to replace my DI 824 help me please...

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Charivari, Jan 5, 2006.

  1. Charivari

    Charivari Notebook Evangelist

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    I have a new laptop with the intel pro wireless 2915 and i dont get the rock solid signal strength in my home with the DI 824...anyone have any recommendations?

    I want solid connection with max speed of course...I have seen other threads metion the new netgears and a Belkin too.

    not sure which route to go.
     
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    Dealing with the same issue with horrible disconnects with the DI 624. Tried a Netgear rangemas (the WPN824) and the connection is unbelievable- solid and strong. I'm thinking of switching to the newer model though, the WPNT834NA, but I haven't tried it yet (the one I bought is returnable); the WPNT834NA has double the antenna gain, and purportedly is much better although much pricier.
     
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    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    If you want something cheaper or different, check my guide in this forum and pick which ones you like the best and I'll answer any of your questions.
     
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    UPDATE:

    I just purchased and installed a Netgear RangeMax 240. Its incredible. It is the newest one they have out and I paid a hefty $199 at Best Buy but in the end it's worth it.

    I am getting full speed top bar connection anywhere in my home now and I have a 3000 sq foot 2 story house with lots of walls so its very nice. In comparison, my DI 824 was getting between 1 and 24 mbs in the same spot i am getting excellent connection with 54mbs.

    I suppose I could have purchased the netgear nic card to go with it and get like 100 mbs but im cool with what I have achieved here.

    After 3 hours of usage I have only seen this connection dip down to "very good" one time and only for a minute or so.

    I would recommend this unit to anyone who has $200 to spend. It was easy to install and set up security as well.

    If anyone has questions please feel free to ask.
     
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