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    What kind of router do i need

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by megamontana, Mar 19, 2007.

  1. megamontana

    megamontana Notebook Enthusiast

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    Im not exactly sure what a router is I dont have a laptop yet but when i get one would i need a router, basically i already have internet access in the basement but want to share that access with the laptop in the upstairs room...is that the purpose of it if so where would i place it in the house and is it easy to set up to share that internet access?
     
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    BankBen Notebook Consultant

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    --> I would recommend the Linksys WRT54G. It is a terrific router from a reliability stand point. The router also has great 3rd party support as well. I've been using mine for at least 4 years (v1.1) running DD-WRT firmware. Definitely lasted longer than the 2wire my ISP sent me. You will not be disappointed.

    I've seen some as low as 20USD in the Sunday circulators
     
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    deserteagle2525 Notebook Guru

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    Yes, the purpose of the router is to share the internet connection. I would recommend a wireless router so you can carry your laptop around the house. It should be place near your cable/dsl modem so you can easily run the ethernet cable. Also you may want to consider getting a router with ports on the back of it so you can hardwire another computer if its located in the basement and it doesn't have a wireless NIC (network interface card).

    And yes linksys is probably the best.
     
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