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I've just purchased my first laptop, and now have to buy a router. A friend recommended the Linksys WRT110, but i have also been looking at the WRT160 ????? Which is better? I live in a 2 storey house, so I'll want to use the laptop upstairs. AND will it interfere with the TV cable wirless transmitter that runs on 2.4ghz as well??
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I believe the WRT110 is IEEE 802.11b/g router and the WRT160 is IEEE 802.11b/g, IEEE802.11n Draft router. So the WRT160 is the better of the two as it supports the newer/faster n standard. Your laptop has to support it to make a difference as well.
As far as interference goes either can be set at any of 7 channels (I believe) so I don't think it will be a problem. -
That's great, but what about these little USB sticks - do they work instead of a router, or do you need both and why?
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What little USB sticks?
Did they toss in some usb wireless adapters? You don't need them if you have a wireless adapter already -
actually, i meant the "USB adapters" I think you need to use them in conjunction with a router, but some make it seem like it's all you need??
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You need them if you do not have one in your computer. You "can" use usb adapters to communicate between two computers in an adhoc arrangement, but you need a router to hook up to your home network (although some ISP's provide "modems" with wireless built in--for example, at&t's 2wire modems often have wireless adapters built in.
Seriously Confused!! Help......
Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by jrg200, Mar 10, 2009.