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NPC WOT Wireless routers, is one better than another |
GaroldShaffer |
Mar 25 2004, 02:44 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,624 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None |
I have a few questions about wireless routers. Here is my home setup:
Dell laptop with docking station. Dell Home computer (new) Compaq home computer (old) Currently I have DSL service with a 4 port wire router connected to both Dells. I use a wireless card for the laptop when at corp office and in airports. Here is what we want to do. Both Dells setup in my home office. Home computer direct connect to router, laptop using wireless card (so I can work in the garage and be connected to the my real job). Compaq setup in family room so 2yr old can have access to his websites. I would like to use a wireless card for the Compaq. so my long winded question is this..... what would be the best wireless router to use? does it matter what wireless card is used to connect with? My laptop uses a Cisco Systems 350 adapter. What wireless adapter would be best for the Compaq home computer? Sorry for OT questions. Thanks! - Garold |
Pnambic |
Mar 25 2004, 05:11 PM
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Honk if you like obscene gestures! Group: Members Posts: 914 Joined: 9-April 03 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 546 Region Association: South East States |
Hey Garrold,
I've set up a few wireless networks, (DLink and Linksys) and I've found the Linksys to be very easy and very reliable. I'm heading up there on April 8th for the weekend. I'll come over and help you install if you like. Amen to Seans mention of the 128 bit WEP security, especially since you live in a neighborhood. Though it can slow your speeds a little. If you lived out in the country, it prolly wouldn't matter. Brief description of network card types:
Realistically, 802.11a networks don't work well outside of one room. The 802.11b and 802.11g ranges can be up to several hundred feet. 802.11g Linksys Router at Bestbuy for $89.00 802.11g Linksys Desktop card at Bestbuy for $69.00 I think the Cisco Series 350 is a 802.11b card. It will work fine with the 802.11g router. Let me know if I can help! - Dan |
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