Just want peoples advice/opinions on the best one to get... thank you ....
2006-12-06 20:25:31 · 12 answers · asked by jizzumonkey 6 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
essexfriendly.. yes i understand this .. but i just wanted to see what products were about so i can take it from there ...thanks anyways ...
2006-12-06 20:45:48 · update #1
When you ask this sort of question, you are going to get a lot of people saying that brand A is better than brand B..... the thing is, *most people* will buy one product, and never have any experience of other products.
so - on the basis that this is *one persons* experience of *one example* of *one brand*............I personally use a linksys - a WRT54G and have had no trouble with it at all.....I found it easy to set up and secure.
2006-12-06 20:42:24 · answer #1 · answered by Vinni and beer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use a 3com 3CRWDR100a-72. I found reasonably priced, easy to setup and it hasnt let me down.
The fact is there are many routers around and most of them - although look different - are exactly the same inside.
I would just advise against netgear as I have had lots of trouble in the past with faulty routers and the wireless signal isnt always strong enough
2006-12-06 21:10:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use the Netgear DG843PN (see http://www.netgear.co.uk/wireless_modem_router_dg834pn.php ) and in the past have used D-Link and Belkin. My experience with the D-Link and Belkin wireless routers was very disappointing - the D-Link just stopped working after a year (refusing to connect to the ADSL WAN), and a similar story with the Belkin (only functioning as a switch, WAN functions becoming unreliable) after just 8 months.
The Netgear router has an exceptional range (using it's proprietary rangemax technology), and although they recommend using rangemax network cards, you still get an extended range with normal 802.11B/G adapters.
2006-12-06 21:04:00 · answer #3 · answered by Chris Beach 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use Netgear dead easy to install works well good range and has been problem free so for and the price is reasonable, mine cost £65 for the router and a free unit for my laptop. There was an offer on at PC World.
2006-12-06 20:37:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've used D-Link, Linksys, 3Com, Belkin and Netgear. All are equally reliable and their ranges don't seem hugely different.
If you're a beginner go for the Netgear. Its the easiest to setup and configure.
2006-12-07 00:51:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ours is a Belkin54g and we have three connected to it. We'e found that it's great - the connection speed isn't comprimised at all. I think it came from PC World if that helps and wasn't very expensive.
2006-12-06 20:29:07 · answer #6 · answered by katieplatie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out Netgear or D-Link websites for their product ranges...
http://www.netgear.com/Solutions/HomeNetworking.aspx
http://www.dlink.com/products/category.asp?cid=1&sec=1
enjoy!
2006-12-06 20:28:29 · answer #7 · answered by tdierikx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple to install - Netgear (any)
Reliable, fast and secure - Linksys WAG54
Cheap - Any Belkin one
check places like ebuyer.co.uk, scan.co.uk and dabs.com
2006-12-06 20:27:58 · answer #8 · answered by Moosehound 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Earthlink G Model It is wireless and great
2006-12-06 20:29:23 · answer #9 · answered by Curio-ous 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea, netgear or nettcom, 4x wireless modem\router
2006-12-06 20:27:45 · answer #10 · answered by phill281 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋