View Full Version : Looking for a good deal on wireless router


fizzler
10-29-2007, 4:29 PM
Can anyone help me get a decent deal on a wireless router?

Guidance on which ones work for you would be higly appriciated.

Thanx in advance.

nirvana4all
10-29-2007, 8:48 PM
wireless G, or wireless N? If you already have a wireless N card, you probably want wireless N router, if you have G, it is probably overpaying to buy a wireless N router now, so you would want G.

fizzler
10-30-2007, 10:49 AM
Thanx Nirvana for the reply.

Frankly I have no idea what G and N is. Can you tell me how to find out what i want? I think i have G but not sure. Is it something i need to check on my laptop?

Iliveforblckfri
11-1-2007, 11:21 AM
Thanx Nirvana for the reply.

Frankly I have no idea what G and N is. Can you tell me how to find out what i want? I think i have G but not sure. Is it something i need to check on my laptop?

Thanks for asking this. I have the same question.

fizzler
11-1-2007, 11:47 AM
My laptop has A/G/N and all other compatibilities..

nirvana4all
11-1-2007, 4:54 PM
A, B, G and N are levels of connection. A being the oldest and slowest, N being brand new and the fastest (most expensive.)
Please double-check that the laptop that you are looking to hook up has a wireless N adapter. This is new, so it is rather rare, but definitely possible. After you have double checked it, then we can start looking for deals.
Also: Using for gaming? How far away from the place the router will sit do you plan on having your laptop: most of the time and farthest commonly.

here is a rather dense description of the different types a, b, g, n, etc. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEEE_802.11