my Dell laptop has this:
Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N
i never had to set up a wireless network in my home since ive been tied down w/ a desktop up until now
my budget is $170.00 max
and i dont really care about distance..since im gonna be in my house using it...but speed is the most important thing and i want to make the most of this Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N
and i want to still be able to have my desktop able to get online..i assume i can just plug my desktop into the new router
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Check out this Linksys router. Its pricey, but has good reviews. And, its within your budget.
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Will you be using it just for Internet, or also for sharing files between computers on your network? If it's just for Internet, then it won't make a difference if it's a draft N router, because Internet is much slower than even B routers (usually, depends on what provider you have), but definitely slower than G. So if it's for Internet only, save your money and get the good ol' WRT54G, I have it and it's awesome.
I don't know which N routers are good and which aren't. My bf has a Belkin N router, and it's horrible, the Internet just goes out for a minute from time to time several times a day - but not if you are connected with an Ethernet cable. (You can usually plug in as many as 4 things into wireless routers, so your desktop will be just fine.) So if file sharing is what you want, see what others have to say
Malia -
i dont plan on using it for network sharing between computers in my home
i just plan on using it for the internet to surf,download,upload,etc
Which wireless router do u recommend?
Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by disco, Feb 28, 2007.