2006-11-26 01:44:16 · 4 answers · asked by emilyfil 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
It depends on if this is for home or business use. For home use, the Linksys access points usually win on most counts in terms of reliability, ease of use, support, and features. For business use, the best choice is Cisco access points. Regardless of brand, you must make sure it is "WiFi Certified" and supports the latest encryption standard (WPA2, 802.11i) and beyond that it's mostly marketing hype. Don't believe everything you read online, pick up a computer shopper or PC magazine, etc and read the reviews.
For the Cisco gear (they are the market leader and win hands down and also own Linksys) it further depends on if your WLAN is large or small. If small, you can use a single IOS-based AP, like the 1130AG or 1230AG access points. For something a little larger, I'd strongly recommend using a lightweight architecture, with a 2006 WLAN controller and up to 6 access points. There are larger controllers for larger networks. This is the ultimate solution for wireless scalability, availability, security, dynamic RF management, rogue detection and containment, guest access, etc.
Also, if you go with a consumer AP, Linksys for example, don't get sucked into the new 802.11n access points just yet. These cost more and supposedly give much better range and much higher throughput, but real world tests on Pre-N gear has been disappointing, and when the standard is finalized sometime next year, it may become useless, because the standard is a moving target right now.
2006-11-26 02:14:47 · answer #1 · answered by networkmaster 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One that works. Easy question, easy answer :)
But a bit more specific: it depends on your setup. If the access point is gonna be far from your computer, you might be better off with an access point of a brand (whatever), if the access point is gonna be right next to your computer you might be able to settle for a cheaper one.
2006-11-26 01:48:34 · answer #2 · answered by pete_can_do 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ethernet. It's one of the fastest, and best cords to use to transfer data. If you have any internet better than Dial Up (phone line) it WILL use ethernet to connect the modem to your computer. It is by far one of the best things to use. You can get them at your local Radioshack, Best Buy, or any store like them.
2006-11-26 01:55:42 · answer #3 · answered by Condamor 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
whatever you can afford and gives you the most range.
2006-11-26 02:43:02 · answer #4 · answered by Helping Since 1969 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋