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    Which Wifi Router? Wifi newb....

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by duxwig, Mar 25, 2005.

  1. duxwig

    duxwig Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just wondering what product I'd be best going with for a wireless router.

    A/B/G I dont think really make that big of difference.
    We dont use the phone much and I believe it runs on 900mhz instead of 2.4 anyway.

    One computer is the normal desktop PC.
    Other is my laptop.
    Wont be swapping files at any time between them, so the 11mbps/54mbps doesnt really apply.
    Just solely for internet.


    Range doesnt make that big of a deal, I live in a small one story house.
    I did read some reviews on other sites about various routers dropping connection and having to reboot the routers constantly since they stink.
    I'd prefer not to have this since I like gaming and dropping conn would be a major hassle every 10 mins.

    Looking for one under $40 or 50 preferably.
     
    duxwig, Mar 25, 2005
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    Use www.shoplocal.com or www.salescircular.com for the latest rebates in local stores.

    I have a preference for the Linksys Brand but my brother in law likes Netgear. You definitely get what you pay for. Do not go too cheap on this. Check out reviews on www.cnet.com and www.zdnet.com

    Dell Inspiron 6000
    1.6 GHZ Centrino (Sonoma)
    WUXGA 15.4" WS
    512 MB RAM
    60 GB HD
    Wireless B/G
    DVD/CD-RW
    9 Cell Battery x 2
    Mozilla Firefox Browser
    Targus TL Deluxe Notebook Case
    Targus Gravity Notebook Backpack
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    Palmone Tungsten C/WIFI
     
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    Every Sunday someone seems to have dLink di-524 routers for about $20 (after rebate). Not the newest tech, but mine has been nearly flawless for over a year now.

    P.S. Most dropped connections are from allowing Windows to manage the connection instead of using the notebook's wireless adapter to configure and manage your connection.

    First PC = Vic-20, 8" 128KB Home-Brew Floppy Drive ... Current Rig = eMachines m6805 ... Quantum Leap?
     
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    duxwig Notebook Enthusiast

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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by olyteddy
     
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    duxwig, Mar 26, 2005
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    duxwig Notebook Enthusiast

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    Bought a Dlink 624 off ebay for $30
    :x
     
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    When the Windows Wireless Configuration appears, uncheck Let Windows Manage the Wireless. That will force the Laptop's Wireless Utility to handle it. You may have to open that utility from Control Panel or from the Right Click menu of the tray icon (varies from system to system).

    First PC = Vic-20, 8" 128KB Home-Brew Floppy Drive ... Current Rig = eMachines m6805 ... Quantum Leap?
     
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    Netgear WGT624v2 is also very good.Has Longer range.
     
    lapboy, Mar 27, 2005
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