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Need some wireless advice....

Discussion in 'Technology Forum' started by grumpyngroovy, Jul 24, 2003.

  1. Jul 24, 2003 at 3:58 PM #1
    grumpyngroovy

    grumpyngroovy Full Access Member

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    Hello all,
    I just bought another laptop, this one is a Centrino model with wireless capabilities. I'm just looking for opinions on the best wireless routers. I've been looking at the Netgear and the Belkins. Any and all opinions welcome.

    Thanks,
    gng
     
  2. Jul 24, 2003 at 9:12 PM #2
    y2b

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    What are you doing with the old laptop? Want to sell it?

    Linksys or DLink are pretty good I hear. Try Yahoo shopping or buy.com or egghead.com

    You should be able to get a card and router for about $150 or less
     
  3. Jul 24, 2003 at 9:30 PM #3
    mathmajors

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    Netgear, LinkSys, yes. DLink? I use a DLink router but it's not wireless. Not familiar with those. The DLink I have was $20 less than Netgear or LinkSys.
     
  4. Jul 24, 2003 at 9:54 PM #4
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    Linksys
     
  5. Jul 24, 2003 at 9:59 PM #5
    grumpyngroovy

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    Sorry y2b, already sold my old one (Dell 4100, bought it last year) to a co-worker, made him a swinging deal earlier this week. I just purchased a Dell 600m(1.4g, 512ddr,SXGA+,40gb HD), it will be here tomorrow morning, and I thought I better seek some advice on this wireless stuff.

    Thanks for the input guys,
    gng
     
  6. Jul 25, 2003 at 2:02 PM #6
    muff_spelunker

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    D-Link. Hook it up and go. It grabs IP info from my cable modem faster than Linksys ever did. I did research on Microsoft, NetGear, Linksys and D-Link. Bought D-Link for more bang for the buck.
     
  7. Jul 25, 2003 at 3:18 PM #7
    VOR

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    right now you can get a wireless router/switch and an access point for 85 bucks in a blister pack at sams club.
     

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