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    New to the the wireless world

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by seanryann, Jan 1, 2005.

  1. seanryann

    seanryann Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just picked up a HP dv1040ca. Now I would like to buy a router so that the internet can be used on my new laptop as well as the Dell desktop.

    First, what kind of router would you suggest?

    Second, I hear that when you are "splitting" the internet cable, there is a noticable difference in speed when online. Just how bad is it?

    Lastly, do you guys have any tips or hints for someone who is new to this?
     
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    led2112 Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    Personally I have a Linksys wireless B router.
    It was the first time setting up a wireless router and found it very easy. I have also set up a Dlink routuer for a friend that I had a bit of trouble with, and had to adjust a few setting before I could connect.
    From my personal experience I would go with Linksys they seem to be rock solid for I have set up at least 5 wireless networks for friends with no trouble.
    If you are going to be transferring information between your desktop and notebook I would go with wireless G because of speed, It wont make internet browsing quicker but it will be faster sending info to and from your computers.
    As for speed issues I don’t know if you will even notice a difference unless you are downloading or uploading a significant amount of data on one computer while and using the other one.
    Hope this helps
     
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    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    I really like Netgear for their quality and support, though it is Indian. Their latest G router is very nice and has a few rebates right now. As far as splitting the cable, you do lose signal with every split. Why do you need to do that?

    Editor in Chief http://www.bargainPDA.com and http://www.SPOTstop.com
     
    Brian, Jan 2, 2005
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    rahuja Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi seanryann!

    I think led2112 and Brain summed-it up well. Here are some answers and tips from me:

    1- I guess your dv1040ca came with an Intel 2200BG 802.11b/g wireless card. I would suggest going for the Netgear 802.11g WGR614 router (http://www.netgear.com/products/details/WGR614.php). Don't go for the 108Mbps ones - you don't need them.

    2- We have one desktop (wired) and two laptops (wireless) at our apartment, and with our cable Internet connection, we don't find any speed problems, even when two of us are streaming video.

    3- I found some problems with my 2200BG wireless connection. The wireless access speed slows down considerably when you are runnign on battery. My friend who has a Dell notebook faced similar problems. It was basically an adapter setting issue which apparently HP tech support was unaware of. I found a solution myself after looking aropund on the Net. I'll post it here on the forums and at my blog pretty soon. Bookmark this: http://rajat.thomso.net/blog/kb.html

    All the best!

    Regards,
    RAj
     
    rahuja, Jan 2, 2005
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    seanryann Notebook Enthusiast

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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by Brian
     
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    rahuja Notebook Enthusiast

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    That's right. There's no actual "splitting" teh cable. You simply connect your cable/dsl modem to the wireless router, and the desktop, which currently would probably be connected to the modem directly, to the router now. All wireless computers connect to the router wirelessly.

    Here's a detailed installation guide:
    ftp://downloads.netgear.com/files/wgr614v5_webdoc/pdfs/wgr614v5_install_guide.pdf
     
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    The cable will not be split...You Plug the router into the cable/dsl modem and it transmits a wireless signal. You also can connect using a ethernet cable directy to the router. I hope this explains it better
     
    led2112, Jan 2, 2005
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