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Owyyn
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Joined: 11 Oct 2002
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 Posted: 11/18/04 - 12:10 Post subject: Buying a wireless router...
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... but which one to get?
The network consists of 3 computers for wireless, and 2 x-box's to be hardwired. Everything will be running off a cable modem. Also, I'd like something that could act as a firewall so I don't have to have a software firewall anymore.
Last I checked 802.11g was the best type around, but is there a better standard now? Also, I've heard I need to find one that supports WPA encryption, correct?
Thanks guys.
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Brash
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Joined: 20 Oct 2002
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Posted: 11/18/04 - 13:27 Post subject:
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dlink ones are a bit cheaper i think and have worked well for me .
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Yanbik
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Joined: 28 Jan 2003
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Posted: 11/18/04 - 13:28 Post subject:
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Got a linksys for 50 bucks from radio shack w/ a 10 dollar mail in rebate.
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Owyyn
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Ishmobbin
( . )( . )'s Are Fun!
Joined: 09 Oct 2002
Posts: 1264
Location: Texas
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Posted: 11/18/04 - 18:03 Post subject:
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ill have to get one soon as well, i dont want to run cables thru the a/c vents again
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Ishmobbin
( . )( . )'s Are Fun!
Joined: 09 Oct 2002
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Location: Texas
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Posted: 11/18/04 - 18:04 Post subject:
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ill have to get one soon as well, i dont want to run cables thru the a/c vents again
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Owyyn
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Joined: 11 Oct 2002
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Posted: 11/18/04 - 18:07 Post subject:
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Hear that Realpoor? Ish needs one too. Realpoor depends on a good router so offer your advice! 
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Nictathan
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Joined: 11 Oct 2002
Posts: 5531
Location: here... where I am... not with you
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Posted: 11/18/04 - 18:07 Post subject:
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| Ishmobbin wrote: | | ill have to get one soon as well, i dont want to run cables thru the a/c vents again |
You had a million posts before, you didn't have to double post on purpose
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Ishmobbin
( . )( . )'s Are Fun!
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Location: Texas
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Posted: 11/18/04 - 18:19 Post subject:
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| Nictathan wrote: | | Ishmobbin wrote: | | ill have to get one soon as well, i dont want to run cables thru the a/c vents again |
You had a million posts before, you didn't have to double post on purpose |
lol every little post counts
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sinrakin
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Joined: 11 Oct 2002
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Posted: 11/18/04 - 18:19 Post subject:
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The only difference I can see is that the more expensive one has a USB port, so you can stick a USB disk or memory card directly on the router and use it as a networked disk. I've never seen that before. It's sort of cool, but I'm not sure I'd bother.
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BlingBling
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Joined: 20 Dec 2002
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Posted: 11/18/04 - 18:42 Post subject:
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GO WITH NETGEAR
I HAVE A NETGEAR RUNNING RIGHT NOW AND IT f*****g OWNS, NEVER f***s ME UP, GO WITH THE NETGEAR, I GOT MINE FOR 40 DOLLARS WITH A 20 DOLLAR MAIL IN REBATE.....OWNAGE
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PM ME
GO WITH THE NETGEAR THOUGH ITS THE BOMB
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BlingBling
Toomuchtimeonhands
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Posted: 11/18/04 - 18:44 Post subject:
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OH THEY BOTH NEATGEAR OMGODZOR
GO WITH THE CHEAPER
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gotissues68
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Joined: 21 Aug 2003
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Posted: 11/18/04 - 20:18 Post subject:
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The only problem I can see with netgear is that it apparently causes you to forgot to turn your caplocks key off ... 
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kireol
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Joined: 02 Aug 2003
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wellspoken
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Posted: 11/18/04 - 21:09 Post subject:
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| BlingBling wrote: | GO WITH NETGEAR
I HAVE A NETGEAR RUNNING RIGHT NOW AND IT f*****g OWNS, NEVER f***s ME UP, GO WITH THE NETGEAR, I GOT MINE FOR 40 DOLLARS WITH A 20 DOLLAR MAIL IN REBATE.....OWNAGE
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PM ME
GO WITH THE NETGEAR THOUGH ITS THE BOMB |
f**k, is your caps lock key stuck?
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sinrakin
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Posted: 11/18/04 - 22:06 Post subject:
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Which would be really handy, if he needed to run OSPF and BGP
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Owyyn
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Posted: 11/18/04 - 23:56 Post subject:
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I understand its completely open source, but i didn't see anything about 152-bit encryption. Is it able to support this?
Also, i need a PCI card. Can i get any linksys one and be able to get some new firmware to support 108mb/s and 152-bit encryption, or no?
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kireol
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Posted: 11/18/04 - 23:57 Post subject:
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/shrug 
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Ruyen
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Joined: 13 Oct 2002
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Posted: 11/19/04 - 01:13 Post subject:
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| sinrakin wrote: |
Which would be really handy, if he needed to run OSPF and BGP |
pffft overrated, use RIPv1  . Go with the linksys and use a 128bit WEP Key plus MAC filtering. This way, it will only take someone an hour to crack into your wireless, but if someone wants to sit in front of your house for an hour they must have a reason.
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Cyklops
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Joined: 13 Oct 2002
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Posted: 11/19/04 - 19:54 Post subject:
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I'd also suggest replacing any 2.4ghz wireless phones with 5.8ghz phones while your at it. Nothing like hearing the phone ring and getting disconnected from the internet because your phone decided to use the same channel as your router  Although some phones have a very limited channel range and may not interfere at all, but some use a larger range of frequencies (channels) in the 2.4ghz range and may cause you some problems.
It was fun trying to explain this to some people when i did tech support for Belkin's networking products. They got pretty p****d when they found out they either had to get a new phone or just stop using the one they had if they wanted to maintain a stable connection to their router.
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Owyyn
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Posted: 11/20/04 - 17:16 Post subject:
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| Cyklops wrote: | I'd also suggest replacing any 2.4ghz wireless phones with 5.8ghz phones while your at it. Nothing like hearing the phone ring and getting disconnected from the internet because your phone decided to use the same channel as your router Although some phones have a very limited channel range and may not interfere at all, but some use a larger range of frequencies (channels) in the 2.4ghz range and may cause you some problems.
It was fun trying to explain this to some people when i did tech support for Belkin's networking products. They got pretty p****d when they found out they either had to get a new phone or just stop using the one they had if they wanted to maintain a stable connection to their router. |
I don't have a phone line, no problem now.
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