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[shawn_nee]

Looking to get a router nothing fancy needed just for basic use to split 2-3 computers between with possibility to add wireless card later on. I am taking suggestions trying to keep it within $100 range.

[Tron]

There are many that should do the trick, and you should have no problem keeping it below $100..... I would look at the D-Link units, or the Microsoft units.

[Jito463]

Linksys is another good choice, even more so since they're owned by Cisco now

[2005]

and you can ###### the wireless linksys routers because they have linux embedded in the unit. You can boost signal strenght over 5 times its original power making every computer get superb reception... and this doesnt require a deep knowledge of hackin and the such... you just run one app and bam its nearly done.

[NARS]

Do you want a router with integrated ADSL modem, 4 port switch and wireless access point? If yes you look at USR9106 (if you don't need wireless you can also look at USR9105), I have one and I'm very happy with it. If you want to see more oppinions goto google and search for emule forum 9106 you will find a very interesting thread on emule forum about these two routers.
I can also say you that by my personal experience USR support is not very good... but the router is, and you probably will not need support

[BigTy]

Hmm Dlink i have way to many customers calling me with those and having problems Linksys is good if you need to NEVER call them for support. Netgear I liked better.

[Ljugtomten]

Looking to get a router nothing fancy needed just for basic use to split 2-3 computers between with possibility to add wireless card later on. I am taking suggestions trying to keep it within $100 range.

The main question is.. How fast is your Internet Connection, and what else besides sharing your connection do you want ?
Here in sweden, 10 and 100Mbit connections are very common, and you can't find any "Router" (Correct name would be NAT/PAT Server) for $100 wich is capable of transfering 100Mbit from WAN to LAN..

[zamiel]

Got a DLink DSL500 here, goes pretty good. Dropped carrier once or twice a 600K + p/s but had only just got DSL so i'm attributing that to teething difficulties and the fact that telecom forgot to cap it at 256K so for one night only I had fullspeed

Speedwise we're a little behind you guys.

Cost $160 NZ so that'll be around $80 US. Single port though, but that didn't matter seeming I'm connecting it to a 1G switch.

[BigTy]

It doesnt matter what connection his provider is if he gets a B or G standard they are faster than any residental level service that is out right now. If you want to run remote Apps over a wireless lan then go for the G standard. if they have 108Mbps on the box know its most likly a propritary (sp) standard to get that. If youre going wired then get a standard router. I'm about ot swap and go gigabit in my home and yes all my cards are gigabit.

[Ljugtomten]

It doesnt matter what connection his provider is if he gets a B or G standard they are faster than any residental level service that is out right now.

I am aware of that ;-)
The issue is the throughput from WAN to LAN in the router. Yes, it always states that it is a 100Mbit Full Duplex connector, but you cant shift data at a speed of 100Mbit from WAN to LAN.. Usually no more than up to 10 or 20Mbit real throughput in those devices..

It's like you have a 230V power-connector, but the wires can only handle 12V

[BigTy]

Dont make me sink your battleship .

[shawn_nee]

Ok I went out to Fry's last night (Yes the majority of you have not heard of the store's name) And got a Linksys 54Mbps Wireless-G Access Point Router. Was $59.99. I just wanted something that I can add wireless to later. Right now I dont have the need for wireless unless I can figure how to get my old 486 out of the closet and running. It's an AT full tower from Gateway about 15-20 years ago complete with a 1.2Gig HDD, memory, and power supply.

[Jito463]

Here's an idea for it:



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Edited by Jito463, 14 August 2004 - 03:16 PM.

[shawn_nee]

Dooowaahhh???? (My best Homer Simpson impression)

[BigTy]

why in gods earth would you bring that out.

[zamiel]

Somethings are best left in the closet

[BigTy]

Somethings are best left in the closet

Ljugtomten

[Ljugtomten]

Somethings are best left in the closet

Mowahahaha... I'm still outside of the closet, and humping BigTy's leg like a maniac ;-)

[Jito463]

Mowahahaha... I'm still outside of the closet, and humping BigTy's leg like a maniac

[BigTy]

I told you guys to watch the Navy guy you thought i was playing.