Which Router to use
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From: Billy on 24 Mar 2008 17:18 Hi All: Very new to routers/wireless end of the PC experience. I would like to install a router for my XP Serv P2 and Road Runner so that my son can use his Macbook anywhere in the house. 2 simple questions: Which is best bet for me, can't tell by descriptions, so many options it seems. Will only be using it on one PC and his Macbook when around. Tks for any tips you have. bw
From: Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] on 24 Mar 2008 19:12 Billy <billnospamever1234543(a)aol.com> wrote: > Hi All: > > Very new to routers/wireless end of the PC experience. > > I would like to install a router for my XP Serv P2 and Road Runner so > that my son can use his Macbook anywhere in the house. > > 2 simple questions: > > Which is best bet for me, can't tell by descriptions, so many options > it seems. > > Will only be using it on one PC and his Macbook when around. > > Tks for any tips you have. > > bw It's hard to answer that based on the info given. Much depends on your budget, your skills, and how much area you need to cover (a two story house? a loft with a concrete wall room divider?). That said, I think most of the home/consumer grade stuff is pretty similar - but I prefer Netgear for small/home networks, with Linksys as my second choice. The most important thing is to set it up with good security on it - change the admin password, enable WPA+PSK, etc.
From: Jack (MVP-Networking). on 24 Mar 2008 19:19 Hi If the wireless distance is short (20 feet or so) you can go for broke, TrendNet Wireless Router $9.99 after rebate, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833156038 Otherwise, More features and and better coverage this, Zyxel 550 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833181218&Tpk=zyxel%2b550 Jack (MVP-Networking). "Billy" <billnospamever1234543(a)aol.com> wrote in message news:%23GgKbSfjIHA.3780(a)TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... > Hi All: > > Very new to routers/wireless end of the PC experience. > > I would like to install a router for my XP Serv P2 and Road Runner so that > my son can use his Macbook anywhere in the house. > > 2 simple questions: > > Which is best bet for me, can't tell by descriptions, so many options it > seems. > > Will only be using it on one PC and his Macbook when around. > > Tks for any tips you have. > > bw >
From: Barb Bowman on 25 Mar 2008 05:17 if you are ever going to run Vista, don't buy a bargain router that may be problematic. select from the list at http://winqual.microsoft.com/HCL/ProductList.aspx?m=v&cid=712&g=d On Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:18:25 -0400, "Billy" <billnospamever1234543(a)aol.com> wrote: >Hi All: > >Very new to routers/wireless end of the PC experience. > >I would like to install a router for my XP Serv P2 and Road Runner so that >my son can use his Macbook anywhere in the house. > >2 simple questions: > >Which is best bet for me, can't tell by descriptions, so many options it >seems. > >Will only be using it on one PC and his Macbook when around. > >Tks for any tips you have. > >bw > -- Barb Bowman MS-MVP http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/
From: Billy on 25 Mar 2008 08:32
tks everyone appreciate the thoughtful responses. the router will go in a bi level home. Will password protect it. bye bw "Billy" <billnospamever1234543(a)aol.com> wrote in message news:%23GgKbSfjIHA.3780(a)TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... > Hi All: > > Very new to routers/wireless end of the PC experience. > > I would like to install a router for my XP Serv P2 and Road Runner so that > my son can use his Macbook anywhere in the house. > > 2 simple questions: > > Which is best bet for me, can't tell by descriptions, so many options it > seems. > > Will only be using it on one PC and his Macbook when around. > > Tks for any tips you have. > > bw > |