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Wireless Routers
Hi all,
I've been contemplating which wireless router to buy for home usage. I want to connect my cable internet to the router, my desktop pc to the router via ethernet cable, and my laptop through a wireless connection. My main intention is to allow networking between the pc and laptop, and also to share internet usage. I play games quite often so require a reasonably fast network.
My laptop is a HP nx8220, and has a/g/b wireless capabilities. I am considering purchasing the Netgear WGU624. However, the CNET review states that "to experience all of the WGU624's benefits, you'll need to install a Netgear WG511U PC Card, or other dual band adapter, in each of the computers on your network".
Link: http://reviews.cnet.com/NetGear_WGU6...2.html?tag=nav
I don't want to buy these extra cards. Would anyone be able to help me confirm whether these cards are needed? Also, can anyone recommend any other wireless routers with a/g usage at a similar price range?
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Re: Wireless Routers
Hey... go with the belkin Mimo Pre-N wireless routers. It is great and goes right through walls. Its one of the most advanced wireless routers on the market. It puts out miltiple frequencies that go straight through walls. I had a D-Link wirless router that was quite recent. But we live in an apartment with plenty of concreat and cement walls and metal beams. I use to get 2/5 bars in the back room. Now with the blkin I get 5/5. It also has the capability to go up to 108 MBPS. This thing is fast! 100% happy with my purchase couldn't ask for more! Go with the Belkin!
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Hey - thanks for your advice. Looking at the website, the Belkin Wireless Pre-N Router seems to use a new technology - the 802.11n standard. There's no doubt that this would guarantee the high speeds.
However, I'm looking for a router with 802.11a/g usage so that it is compatible with my laptop without the need of extra cards. I live in a house without concrete walls - just wood so hopefully coverage should not be a problem.
Do you have any other recommendations?
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It uses the wireless 802.11n, but it is compatable with wireless "g" 802.11g. I still think the belkin is a good match for just about anyone, for any kind of use.
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When the Belkin uses the 802.11g mode, does it slow down significantly? Is it also compatible with 802.11a?
By the way, how much did it cost - i'm an aussie so please state your currency :)
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Im really not sure if its compatable with 802.11a (I really don't think so, but correct me if I'm wrong) The router is a wireless G router, and I knew it hat 802.11n but I'm really not sure exactly what it is. Anyone else who is famillar with these things please reply to this...
Also Jomer, I purcahsed it about 1 month ago and paid $88 USD shipped.
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Hey you did well on your purchase price - i've seen up to $159 USD. I think that it'll cost a lot more in Australia though.
The link below gives a review of the belkin, and highlights the slight speed improvements over normal 802.11g routers - and you're right in that it does not support 802.11a.
http://www.wi-fiplanet.com/reviews/A...le.php/3439861
However, I don't think that this small performance increase is enough to convince me to pay so much for this router.
Thanks for your help, but are there any other good routers around for a bit lower price range?
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Re: Wireless Routers
I don't understand why this is in the hardware forum. It should be in our Networking & Wireless forum. Sounds logical. It's being moved now.
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Theres a nice guide written by me in the top of this forum, (or link in the sig). The buying one to help find what you want and a little info about 15 routers i believe, and there is a very detailed wireless and networking guide - which has a lot of info about wireless and how to fix those trouble making issues.