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    linksys with netgear

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by bin, Oct 30, 2005.

  1. bin

    bin Notebook Consultant

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    can a linksys wireless router, the WRT54g be connected to a netgear wired router, the RP614? will there be compability issues?

    i've posted in another forum and the reply was that its better to use the same brands especially if its router to router.

    linksys access point do work with netgear right? thanks in advance.
     
    bin, Oct 30, 2005
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    It's "better" to match, but it shouldn't make any difference. They use the same protocols, which makes it possible for non-matching brands to function together.
     
    Brian, Oct 30, 2005
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    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Yeah, really no difference, compare this:
    A lot of people have Intel Wireless cards, and they connect to a linksys, netgear, etc. router.
     
    nickspohn, Oct 30, 2005
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