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    RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Broadband Router?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by SeekingAnswers, Aug 8, 2007.

  1. SeekingAnswers

    SeekingAnswers Newbie

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    BestBuy sales person indicated that I would have trouble installing a wireless router on my own. Wanted to sell the $159 Installation Service. My question is "Don't they come with instructions?" I have a Dell desktop with XP and a new Dell Inspiron 1721 laptop with Vista. Will both of these be able to access the internet and how hard is it to set it up? Is the Netgear WNR834B a reliable and secure router? Is there one better? easier? I'm new to wireless and it's my first laptop.
     
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yeah, they come with instructions. They just want $159.

    Tip: Don't ever pay for BB to do something for you...they love to rip you off.
     
    Greg, Aug 8, 2007
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  3. zfactor

    zfactor Mastershake

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    reading reviews of consumers on almost EVERY site i could find the next version of that router seems to have major quality issues do some research first..
     
    zfactor, Aug 9, 2007
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    BB may also want to steal you music and other files, which is kinda scary. Install of routers is very easy and as long as you follow the directions you should have little to no trouble. If you do you can generally call their support and they will help you out.
     
    Pharoke, Aug 10, 2007
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