Question about D-LINK Wireless Routeurs ???

Hey everybody! I'll get the new Asus G1S laptop next month and I'll buy a wireless routeur for it (which I'm going to plug on my cable modem, used for my desktop computer)

And so I think the D-LINK wireless routeurs are good but Im wondering which one will do good for my G1S??? My notebook wont be too far from the modem as it'll be in my room and I live in a small appartment so it'll be like... 15 meters max from the modem haha. So its a small coverage.

Here are the models I'm looking at:

WBR-2310 > RangeBooster G Router
http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=470


WBR-1310 > Wireless G Router
http://www.dlink.com/products/?sec=0&pid=474


So which one of these two is the best for me???

As for the adaptator, can I pick any one or a specific one is better?

Thanks!!

 

Don't know who told you D-link is good :/ Sure it's cheap but that's all.
Don't know the hardware in those but mind that D-Link is infamous for its buggy firmware and still they keep them rarely updated.

I'd rather recommend sth with known hardware and ability to run alternative firmwares like DD-WRT.

I'd say Linksys (Linux ones!) maybe ASUS or Buffalo if you wanna keep it cheap.

As for the "adaptor"- don't know what you mean- just connect your modem to routers WAN port via Ethernet cable and it's done. Don't need anything else.

I can post some good routers if you are interested, but nothing to add in terms of D-Link.

EDIT: By "adptor" you mean USB dongle? Want your desktop run on WiFi too?

 

Oh! Well I know those Linksys too, Ima check for them instead! Thank you

If you have suggestions I would appreciate too

And yeah by adaptor I meant USB thingy to plug into the notebook and make the connection with the routeur. I think its stupid they dont actually give it to you with the routeur but anyways haha... And about WiFi well... Im no pro haha I know too little about it

 

What do you guys think of this one ???

http://www-ca.linksys.com/servlet/S...nksys/Common/VisitorWrapper&lid=1613190937B01

Again its a shame if it doesnt come with and adaptor for the laptop... Does it? I think its ridiculous to pay 100 bucks for the routeur + 70 bucks for an adaptor ?!?

Im also curious to know what is the biggest coverage a routeur like this one can have ??? Thanks!

 

My 2 cents...

I have a Asus G1 and after doing some research I'm going with LINKSYS WRT54GL

It got solid reviews (better reviews then the WRT54G) and it doesn't cost much more...Check it out. I'm sure it will meet your needs!

 

You don't need USB dongle as ASUS G1 already has built-in wireless.

As for the router avoid current WRT54G/GS.

I already wrote about this so please take a look at this list with specs.

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showpost.php?p=2134229&postcount=4

 

Oh! I didnt know about the G1S built-in wireless! How does this work tho??? I'll just intall the routeur and... It'll recognize the signal automatically or ?!?

 

Could you possibly provide some reasons as to why you avoid those routers? I ask because I haven't seen any problems with the LINKSYS WRT54GL

 

You install the router log in with default login/pass (given with the router) by typing in the routers address into your browser (usually the address is sth like 192.168.1.1).

Than change your SSID (name of network) to any chosen and mark it as "not broadcasted". And set security level to WPA2 with AES cipher. I'd also recommend MAC filtering.

Than just type SSID and WPA2 passphrase to your laptop and you are good to go.

EDIT:
@ roadracer247 I didn't say to avoid WRT54GL. Just to avoid WRT54G/GS as those run VxWorks are really lousy. As for WRT54GL- it's good but there are some newer routers with faster CPus and more RAM, better wireless etc. Still WRT54GL (and older linux G/GS versions are really good reliable routers.

EDIT2: Don't forget to change default pass for router!

 

Yes, it will automatically recognize the signal once your wireless connection is turned on... Also, I would assume your G1S is very similar to my G1....you should see an icon in the bottom right corner of your screen with the "hidden icons" called ""Intel (R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection" Right click that icon and there should be an option to turn on your wireless network. Then it will scan the area for connections...

 

Thank you!! That was simple and easy to understand haha Ive had problems with the other explanation as im not a pro haha... Im happy that I wont need an adaptor (didnt feel like spending extra money on that haha)

 

Secure your network!!! Otherwise someone can use your network to do whatever he want's and the orgigin can be traced back yo YOU!

 

How do I do that !!!??

 

I've explained it for you few posts earlier.
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showpost.php?p=2166628&postcount=9

 

Oh yeah sorry. Hmm well I dont know if I'll be able to do that... =S

 

Well, I don't think there is anything complicated about this but that reminded me of sth else. Linksys (and probably other manufacturers) provide you with Connection Wizard on CD. You just need to know the basics- WPA2 (AES), hidden SSID. That's the easier way of setting everything up.
Hope this helps.

Anyways- when you buy it, just ask if you have any problems.

 

I'm glad I could help! Feel free to add to my rep power...

 

I did hit your rep power And downloads rep power too haha thanks guys.

And also thank you downloads, when I buy it I may have questions and I appreciate your help so I might ask haha Thanks

 

DO NOT BUY D-LINK ROUTERS!!! The first one i bought crapped out after less than a month - it wouldn't let me change settings or operate without the cable modem plugged in, which is annoying if you just want to set up a network. Go with the linksys wrt54g or gl (if you want to change the firmware to a custom linux version down the road). Every linksys product i've owned has always worked the way it should; they're rock solid

 

NissanSupraGTR you know that getting a router that craps out in less then a month doesnt mean ALL dlink router are bad? i for example have at home only used dlink and never had any troubles with the routers the NICS (network cards for those who dont know) are **** though. Dlink isnt a bad brand but linksys is a better brand

 

I'm afraid I'm with @NissanSupraGTR on this one. Saying that D-Link isn't a bad brand is an understatement. I wrote this once in this thread but what the hell- poor hardware, buggy firmwares, rare updates.
I know a lot of people using D-Link routers and Wi-Fi cards and having problems with them.
Linksys is nowhere around- they make good gear and with an exception of VxWorks-half-memory-junk.

D-Link made some routers that last but so Uniwill made some laptop that don't fall apart. That's a long way to go till I can call any of them "good"