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    Router recommendations for Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N card?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by floodzone, May 2, 2008.

  1. floodzone

    floodzone Newbie

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    Just ordered a Dell Inspiron with an Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N card. I currently don't own a router, I was wondering if anyone could recommend one? I know it shouldn't really matter in terms of compatibility, but I also have heard some horror stories. Since I have a clean slate in terms of choice I wanted to check here first - any recommendations?

    Thanks in advance!
     
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  2. Wirelessman

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    Who is your ISP?
     
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    Time-Warner
     
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  4. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    Cable, then what is the downlink in Mbps?
     
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    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    Im looking aswell ISP 100mb/s
     
    X2P, May 3, 2008
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  6. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    100Mbps must be the LAN ethernet, I'm asking about the WAN interface.

    The reason I'm asking about the ISP is unless you get a huge throughput from the ISP, is not worth it to get the most sofisticated and fastest router.
     
    Wirelessman, May 3, 2008
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    fabarati Frorum Obfuscator

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    But getting a good one that can withstand constant activity is important, even if you pull a lowlu 8mbit. I know I killed our router on a 1mbit line, with constant torrent and IRC traffic. Couldn't withstand the throughput.

    A good and fast one will also help if you have more than one computer connected or if you just want something reliable.
     
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  8. Wirelessman

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    I agree, if you have a home network a good router will do. Actually if you have money you should go for the best as the ISP are constanly raising the bar of the capacity.
     
    Wirelessman, May 3, 2008
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