Hi all,
I plan on purchasing a HP laptop soon with intel wireless a/b/g built in. I am new to networking so could use some help finding a good router/ access point. I already have a linksys wired router that I will be connecting the wireless router to. I was looking for a router with good range because I would like to be able to go outside with the laptop, good security (wpa,MAC filtering, firewall) and VPN to connect to my college's network. I was looking at netgear but have heard they have compatibility issues with HP. Also can I connect a wireless router to my wired router or do I need a access point?
Thanks in advance for the help,
Jason
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blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso
Just get the WPA54g AP and connect it to you current router. Seperate AP out perform there combo couter parts. Connecting router together complicates the setup.
I use seperate AP & roouter setup. -
I second that. Don't need to replace your working hardware if you can just add an access point. Gives you more options in configuring your network in the long run anyway, the all-in-one's are just easier for most users since it's all in one place, and they don't have a router at all to begin with.
You technically can connect a wireless router in what's known as "bridge" mode (if it's available), so it basically would just act like an AP.
Anyway, I'm getting long-winded. Just get one of these like blue68f100 said, and plug it in
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Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by jmhal, Aug 10, 2006.