Question 1) Can you use a NetGear game adapter to bridge with a Linksys wireless router? Or Does NetGear only work with NetGear, and Linksys only work with Linksys?
Question 2) Do you know which is better: The Linksys wireless b game adaptor (only $19.99!), or the NetGear WGE111 54 Mbps wireless game adaptor ($65.99!)?
2006-08-23 16:49:11 · 5 answers · asked by LT21 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
How do you turn on WPA?
2006-08-23 16:57:02 · update #1
Different brands will work together, if they adhere to a common standard, like 802.11g, for instance.
Manufacturers often add their own proprietary enhancements, which usually only work with their brand of equipment.
I like Linksys stuff myself, but that's just my opinion.
I am not familiar with the game adapters you have mentioned, but with the difference in price, the Netgear should have several features the Linksys doesn't.
You turn on WPA inside your Router.
2006-08-23 16:59:37 · answer #1 · answered by Computer Guy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) They should work together fine. These all work off of the 802.11 standard and are interoperable.
2) Technically, the NetGear is, but because your broadband probably isn't more than 4-6 Mbs at the max, its not really going to matter. The only advantage you'll gain on the NetGear is if you're transfering huge (I'm talking 500+ MB) files in between computers on your internal network.
3) Do yourself a favor and turn on WPA encryption (not WEP).
2006-08-23 23:54:08 · answer #2 · answered by Mike 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The word wireless is dictionary defined as "having no wires". In networking terminology, wireless is the term used to describe any computer network where there is no physical wired connection between sender and receiver, but rather the network is connected by radio waves and/or microwaves to maintain communications. Wireless networking utilizes specific equipment such as NICs, APs and routers in place of wires (copper or optical fiber) for connectivity.
Also see the Wireless Networking Standards chart in the Quick Reference section of Webopedia.
2006-08-23 23:52:15 · answer #3 · answered by ♥Dimiz♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be able to make any game adapter that is WiFI certified in the specified band interopporate with each other. I would get something that is 54Mbps because of the bandwidth requirements of games. I would not turn on encryption because of the overhead it creates. Encryption drastically reduces bandwidth and creates delay. Neither are good for gaming.
2006-08-24 02:14:06 · answer #4 · answered by ciscoguy_idaho 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
personally, I've had bad experiences with Linksys and cable modems, so I'd go with netgear, as for your first question, they're all compatible.
2006-08-23 23:57:15 · answer #5 · answered by Kelli 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋