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07-21-2008, 02:15 PM
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Wireless N, G... Whats the best router?
I want to get the best and fastest wireless router available. What should I be looking for? I am pretty computer savvy but must admit I don't know what the best wireless router would be
 I have Verizon FiOS (Fiber Optic DSL) and spend a premium on having the fastest connection possible. I even had someone remotely connected to my laptop (tech support) comment on how fast my connection was and that he'd never worked with a connection that fast. I'm looking to use my laptop as my primary gaming machine and letting my wife use the desktop for all of her work (she's a photographer) Rather than have to run a LAN line across the room and possibly into another room, I'd rather have wireless. So, literally what is the finest, nicest, fastest, sweetest router I can get. I'd be comfortable spending around $200, possibly $250 for it. I see most are in the $100-$150 range so I'm pretty confident I can pick up a nice one for $200. Bring on the info!  Any advice would be fantastic!!! I appreciate all help greatly! ~Vinny |
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07-21-2008, 02:30 PM
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Could you post the laptop specs or the model and brand of your laptop? It will help us to reccomend the right router for the wireless card it has.
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07-21-2008, 05:08 PM
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My apologies, yes I can:
Dell Inspirion 1501, 2gb SD Ram, ATI Radeon Video card (can't remember what model, sorry), AMD Turion 64bit dual core processor, windows XP 64 bit. Anything else needed? Thanks!!! ~Vinny |
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07-21-2008, 05:50 PM
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What wireless adapter does it have?
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07-21-2008, 06:05 PM
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I just knew you were going to ask that
Let me look, I'm at work but I just booted it up, just have to login. I'm currently dumping Vista for XP 64bit, but I can still get in. ~Vinny |
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07-21-2008, 07:35 PM
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Broadcom 802.11g is the network adapter, again sorry for not posting that.
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07-21-2008, 09:00 PM
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I would just purchase the standard Wireless G router made by Linksys. It will support up to 54 mbps and it costs about 50 bucks in a retail store
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07-21-2008, 11:33 PM
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get the L version. Full model is Linksys WRT54GL. It's not usually available in brick and mortar stores.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833124190
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07-22-2008, 07:29 AM
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Thank you very much!! I appreciate it!
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07-31-2008, 10:28 PM
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Why the L version over the standard model?
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