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Dhavlos
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| Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2006 2:14 pm Post subject: wireless router |
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ive recently got broadband internet with telewest(cable through a set top box)
what is the best wirless router to use? the house is three storey, so we need a really strong one....we heard that the Belkin G+ Mimo router is the best....
any advice?!
thansk in advance |
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Leyla
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| Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2006 3:14 pm Post subject: |
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Dhavlos wrote: ive recently got broadband internet with telewest(cable through a set top box)
what is the best wirless router to use? the house is three storey, so we need a really strong one....we heard that the Belkin G+ Mimo router is the best....
any advice?!
thansk in advance
Hey Dhavlos, yes that Belkin model is good for longer range connections, especially their Mimo models. You will also need a Mimo compatible wireless network card - have a look at www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk. It also depends on whether you want a broadband router or an access point in which case look up access points and not routers. :) |
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Dhavlos
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| Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2006 3:22 pm Post subject: |
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whats the difference between a router, and an access point?!
basically, or landlord said she would pay for it...if the thing we buy can be used again next year for the new tenants...ie, it is part fo the furniture, and can be reinstalled to the next peoples internet connection.
thanks again! |
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Leyla
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| Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2006 3:29 pm Post subject: |
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Dhavlos wrote: whats the difference between a router, and an access point?!
basically, or landlord said she would pay for it...if the thing we buy can be used again next year for the new tenants...ie, it is part fo the furniture, and can be reinstalled to the next peoples internet connection.
thanks again!
No problemo!
It depends..
An access point is purely for wireless access and will require plugging in to a pre-existing network. A wireless router includes the access point but also provides the network (including the cable modem to provide internet access).
However, there are two types orf router, one for cable (NTL/Telewest, etc) and one for ADSL (as received over standard BT telephone lines). And the two are incompatible, so presumably if the new tenants were not to take Cable but took ADSL instead any router you were to buy would not be usable. So, if they keep Cable they can use it next year.
It sounds like though, you need the wireless router not just the access point. As mentioned you will need a Mimo network card for laptop or PC to take full advantage of range and speed. |
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cannedmoose
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Location: National Forest, England
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| Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2006 9:26 pm Post subject: |
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| Mine is a Linksys wireless-g WRK54G model and I've had no problems with it whatsoever. Range is good and works with my NTL connection. |
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