I am setting up a wireless home network and is looking for a wireless router which also have 2 or more ethernet points for wired connections and a usb point for printer. Any particular recommendations? Pls have a specific model no. Thanks
2006-11-22 12:38:38 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
I agree with Mashugana, and cdn... Linksys is good.
DONT BUY NETGEAR!!!
Linksys used to not be so great, but they got bought by CISCO one of the worlds leading technology and science companies in computers, they now own Linksys and produce its features as well as its chips. I have yet to see a linksys go bad or not give someone what they want.
Linksys is the best and easiest I have ever used.
http://www.linksys.com
The specific product you need is this
http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Product_C2&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1149562300349&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper
It runs about 50 bucks I think.
You can plug in 4 computers at a time with a physical wire, however up to 100 wireless people could connect ( which will never happen )
It has exaclty 5 ethernet ports (no routers have usb ports)
1 ethernet port for the DSL or CABLE internet to plug into,
4 Ports for 4 computers, or if you have the new type printer it has an ethernet in it that can plug into the router.
NOTE:
They do not make routers with USB in them...
If you have a USB printer and thats the only way it can connect
you can actually connect the printer to a computer,
connect the computer to the router,
and share that computers printer through the router,
that way all computers that connect to the router either wirelessly or wired are able to use the printer :)
2006-11-22 12:48:38 · answer #1 · answered by Danlow 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would agree with the majority of the people here a Linksys router is a way to go! The new Linksys N series is great, in this unit they've greatly increase the range, and it runs at 108 MB which is twice as fast as the old 54 MB. The only thing it's lacking is the USB port you'll have to hook up a wireless link to run your printer.
2006-11-22 12:56:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will find all of them have some negative reviews, but im with Virgin Media and i have the linksys with speedbooster that i got from pc world for 39.99 and while ago (i think there even cheaper now) and it works great and it is very easy to setup the instructions are well detailed. I did have a d-link router before and it was really annoying! i kept having a really bad lag spike (fast then slow fast the slow etc..) so i went to the shops and brought the linksys and havent had any problems yet :) If i had to get another one i would choose linksys !
2016-05-22 19:46:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a D-link router and I don't think I would buy another one. I haven't been able to get my Dell linksys wireless security camera to work with the device. Other wise it works fine.
2006-11-22 12:47:59 · answer #4 · answered by snowstalker06 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
linksys is good.. aztech is not bad..
just don't get the FOC router from singnet.. called 2 wire
not sure exact model, go sim lim square to source and compare price
2006-11-22 14:37:23 · answer #5 · answered by dior babe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recommend Netgear because the simple reason is that they are simple. They provide technical support if you have any trouble connecting with your network.
2006-11-22 12:45:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the linksys has always worked well for me.. i've been using it for over 2 years
2006-11-22 12:43:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have an SMC for almost 5 years... (yes vry useful for settign up @ home)
SMCWBR 14-G
2006-11-22 13:18:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recomend a linksys
2006-11-22 12:46:04 · answer #9 · answered by cdndave 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well im on revol it is so cheap and fun too
2006-11-22 12:46:23 · answer #10 · answered by bree 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋