The Notebook Review forums were hosted by TechTarget, who shut down them down on January 31, 2022. This static read-only archive was pulled by NBR forum users between January 20 and January 31, 2022, in an effort to make sure that the valuable technical information that had been posted on the forums is preserved. For current discussions, many NBR forum users moved over to NotebookTalk.net after the shutdown.
Problems? See this thread at archive.org.

    What to buy???

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by dpmb, Nov 29, 2007.

  1. dpmb

    dpmb Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    1
    Messages:
    25
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    Howdy y'all!
    I need to purchase a broadband modem and wireless-N router for my new laptop. Any specific units I should consider?
    Thank you!
     
    dpmb, Nov 29, 2007
    #1
  2. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

    Reputations:
    836
    Messages:
    3,682
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    105
    Have you spent any time reading the numerous router and modem posts? You should be able to get a lot of information that way.
     
    kegobeer, Nov 29, 2007
    #2
  3. dragonrage

    dragonrage Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    9
    Messages:
    176
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Given that I see mostly D-link router and Intel NIC posts here, I might not advise that.

    What kind of broadband and what's your budget for the modem and the router?
     
    dragonrage, Nov 30, 2007
    #3
  4. dpmb

    dpmb Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    1
    Messages:
    25
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    I just ordered my 1st ever computer, an HP dv6500t, with the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 4965AGN option.
    I have spent about an hour reading various threads, and am still unsure what I need and what will work.
    I have cable internet service. I believe it's 10 meg.
    I can purchase the broadband modem from the provider for $50. Should I do this or look elsewhere? I would like to spend around/up to $100 for the router. I want something easy to set-up and something that will last. My apartment is small, so range shouldn't be an issue.
    Anything else you can recommend would be appreciated.
     
    dpmb, Nov 30, 2007
    #4
  5. dragonrage

    dragonrage Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    9
    Messages:
    176
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Motorola Surfboard 5120

    Get a Buffalo router.
     
    dragonrage, Dec 1, 2007
    #5
  6. blue68f100

    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

    Reputations:
    1,020
    Messages:
    3,439
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    105
    Buy a router that will support dd-wrt firmware. You will find it more stable than what the mfg are using. Buffalo makes a good one. But if you want 11n, you should consider a dual band. But if your NB does not support it, it's a mute problem.
     
    blue68f100, Dec 2, 2007
    #6
  7. dpmb

    dpmb Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    1
    Messages:
    25
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    So, a dual-band, that supports dd-wrt (???don't know what this is) firmware. Sounds simple. The one from Buffalo doesn't appear to be available, and it's ~$250! Do you know of any others? I see a D-Link DGL-4500.
    THANKS
     
    dpmb, Dec 2, 2007
    #7