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    Which router for Intel 2915 802.11a/b/g card?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by rooster32, Mar 10, 2005.

  1. rooster32

    rooster32 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey all!

    Just bought a new Dell Inspiron 6000 and it is coming with the Intel Pro Wireless 2915 wireless card (802.11 a/b/g 54mbps).

    Any recommendations as to what router to get? Router will be setup in basement office for using the laptop upstairs at the opposite end of the house, so range could be an issue.

    Appreciate any suggestions, as this is all new to me.

    Thanks!
     
    rooster32, Mar 10, 2005
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    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    I like Netgear's b/g router. If you get too far away you can buy a repeater to help bridge the gap.

    Brian

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    rooster32 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Brian thanks for the reply. I will check that out. Is there a specific model you recommend, as there seems to be a bunch of different netgear routers.

    Have seen some decent reviews on the Belkin Pre-N router. Seems to have great range. Most of the makers claim to get max coverage out of the routers, you need to use same make card. As previously mentioned, my card is an internal Intel. Does this make that much difference?

    Thanks again!
     
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    Netgear WRT 624 108Mbps Firewall Router.

    http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=33-122-022&DEPA=0

    Has very long range.I am using it and it is very good.
     
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    daacon Notebook Evangelist

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    Using a Linksys WRT54GS (with speedbooster). Not impressed with the speedbooster , but the WAP router works fine. From my experience the Intel 2915 card works better than my Linksys WPC54GS Laptop card. I have a two story house with router on top level and good to excellent signal strength everywhere.

    The nice thing about the Linksys is open source code so there are numerous third party Firmware you can run (depending on your needs). A good form for info is http://www.dslreports.com/

    But I also hear good thinks about some 'pre-n' routers ....man tough to keep up ......
     
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    rooster32 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ended up ordering a Belkin Pre-N router and card. Will use the card in my wifes laptop and see how my Intel card does. If I need the extra range, I will try her card out to see if it makes difference.

     
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