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**lildavidxd** · October 2nd, 2005, 02:41 PM

hey guys umm my stupid router just broke down i was thinking of getting a wirless one do you guys know how much it would it cost for 2-3 computers for wirless connection? and what are the advantages and disadvantages of wirless router sorry ;/ im a noob

**GroundZero3** · October 2nd, 2005, 02:43 PM

www.salescircular.com

if you live in the US, look for local deals in your area

pros:

no wires
roam the house and have a network connection

cons:

slower internal network speeds
secuirty can be an issue
price, it adds up when you have to purchase several network cards

**Tazzin** · October 2nd, 2005, 02:56 PM

Advantages: Can move computer around. No network cable to string around.
Disadvantages: Slower speeds unless you go with Super G (not sure it really does 108 Mb/sec). Might have interference. More hardware to buy - each wireless computer needs to have a wireless netword adapter.

As for the cost, wireless routers these days are just as cheap as wired ones, and you get 3-4 wired ports on the back, so even if you don't use the wireless you should buy a wireless router. Brands I recommend.. Linksys, D-Link, Netgear.
Search online for the brand / model you want - the reviews people post are a great way to avoid the crappy ones.
Places to check:
http://www.newegg.com
http://www.buy.com
http://www.tigerdirect.com

**Friedchicken100** · October 2nd, 2005, 04:03 PM

The only router brand I would recommend is Linksys. They have probably best tech support among the others. And their routers are rock solid.

Forget those links Tazzin posted...

http://www.resellerratings.com will find the best deal out of all the online retailers.

**VHockey86** · October 2nd, 2005, 04:06 PM

Personal Favorite:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833124010

**GroundZero3** · October 2nd, 2005, 04:19 PM

Dont fall into the "Super G" Hype

**Friedchicken100** · October 2nd, 2005, 04:20 PM

I have a Linksys WRT54G which is what vhockey posted.

**vass0922** · October 2nd, 2005, 04:54 PM

if you're only using the wireless for internet usage, its fairly pointless to worry about OMG 108Mbps!

even the fastest consumer internet in teh US is only in the 6mbps range

**EXreaction** · October 2nd, 2005, 05:41 PM

If you have a 2.4ghz cordless phone you will probably have to get a new phone...since wireless G uses the same frequency...and if you try to use both, you might run into a lot of problems...

**GroundZero3** · October 2nd, 2005, 07:29 PM

it all depends on the phone and the wireless card. I talk on a cordless and use the wireless with no issues.

**jrsweger** · October 2nd, 2005, 08:44 PM

I'd go with the Linksys WRT54G too. I've set up my own and three others with absolutely no problems with phones or compatibility issues.

**EXreaction** · October 2nd, 2005, 10:55 PM

This is the one I have LINKSYS WRT54G IEEE 802.11b/g, 802.3 Wireless-G Broadband Router - Retail. When we had the wireless activated we had nothing but problems from both the phones, and computers...oh well, I wired everything up now...much better than wireless IMO(except for on lappys for those wireless is better)!

**lildavidxd** · October 5th, 2005, 02:17 PM

well how fast is that linksys and i have 2 computers so how much would 2 wirless cards and 1 roeuter cost?? will the connection be horriblly slow ?? for downloading and stuff?

**GroundZero3** · October 5th, 2005, 02:44 PM

wireless speeds vary between distance and equipment and interfernce.

Downloading from the intenet wont be affected because most owners dont have over a 10 mbps home connection.