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    Need a router,,,,NOW!!!!!!

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by lp33, Apr 21, 2006.

  1. lp33

    lp33 Notebook Consultant

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    lp33, Apr 21, 2006
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    neither of those are wifi routers, do you not want a wifi router?
     
    drumfu, Apr 22, 2006
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  3. lp33

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    I dont really need a wifi router, though walmart does have some, which one you people recomed FROM THOSE 2 ROUTES I SAID BEFORE and a wifi one from walmart.
     
    lp33, Apr 22, 2006
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    Well, what are you in need of doing?

    I dont understand...you asked for a router, those arent routers
     
    nickspohn, Apr 22, 2006
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    I want something to share files and my highspeed.
     
    lp33, Apr 22, 2006
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    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    If you want to share a cable/dsl connection, then you need to buy a cable/dsl router.
     
    kegobeer, Apr 22, 2006
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    wired, or wireless?
     
    nickspohn, Apr 23, 2006
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    Dont even matter, something good, cheap, and something I can pick up at a local store.
     
    lp33, Apr 23, 2006
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    Personally, I'd go for the Linksys...
    nick: Those are both routers, it says so right in the description..
    Kegobeer: Any router is inherently a "DSL/cable" router...
     
    Teranfirbt, Apr 23, 2006
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    @Teranfirbt: No, that is incorrect. If a router does not have the ability to connect directy to a cable connection (or DSL), it cannot be used to share a broadband connection. There are also many settings that are not shared between a broadband router and a non-broadband router.
     
    kegobeer, Apr 24, 2006
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    This is completely untrue, if the person has a separate cable or DSL modem. There are some routers that included modems, but the most popular (WRT54G for example, or the Belkin Pre-N one) do not have this feature.

    Let's try doing this gently, and have everyone give full answers.

    lp33: Do you currently have a cable or DSL modem? (whichever is appropriate to your broadband service). If so, then between those two, the Linksys is a better buy. If not, then let us know and we'll recommend something that has both. Also, if you're certain that you don't need wireless then go with these; if you're not sure that'll remain the case, then let us know and we'll recommend something.
     
    masteraleph, Apr 24, 2006
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    lol, i think i know what im talking about ;)

    What i said is true
     
    nickspohn, Apr 24, 2006
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    Alright let start from the beggining, I HAVE satellite internet(and yes, that is the only way I can get highspeed), the stellite modem connects to my laptop with cat5 cable. I have to disconnect to the laptop if I want to use the highspeed with my computer 2 rooms away. THAT is why I wanted a router so I can just connect the laptop and the computer and share the connection. I FIRST POSED wired routers because those are the ones I saw at walmart, but then saw some WIRELESS ones too. My laptop is the only one with wireless.
     
    lp33, Apr 24, 2006
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    Nothing wrong with running a wired router if wires don't bother you. I'd also say go Linksys, but wow, is that really a Linksys Router on the 2nd link? Never seen anything like that on the Linksys page, and it's not really listed in their support either. Looks like it's a brand called Network Everywhere... unless it's a re-branded Linksys? :confused:
     
    Elderlycrawfish, Apr 24, 2006
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    Yea wires wont bother me, I just saw some wireless ones and said what tha,,, you know. So with that Linksys I'll be able to share files and internet right?
     
    lp33, Apr 25, 2006
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    I had the 2nd one...its a wireless router...though its slow...

    My new one is a d-link 624 108mbps :D
     
    Aero, Apr 25, 2006
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