I have thought about it for a long time now and i want other peoples ideas on it. Someone told me to go careful with Belkins and Linksys systems because they are a bit dodgy. Is this true??
2007-01-02 07:49:28 · 9 answers · asked by --Lost in this world-- 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
End users are not product specialists. You cannot go by the opinion of one end user. You have to go online and read reviews. There are several things that can give you problems with a wireless connection from end user error to interferance from magnetic sources. NetGear, Linksys, and Belkin make reputible products, but again go read reviews. Try www.pcworld.com.
2007-01-02 07:56:53 · answer #1 · answered by Shawn H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been using a Belkin N Wireless router with no problems for the last 6 months, before that I had a Linksys "Super G" router and had constant trouble. I've used many Linksys products in the past without issue. The Belkin is however the easiest and trouble free device I've ever used. On my network I have a Mac computer, two windows PCs, one connecting with a Belkin N PC-Card, and the other with a NetGear PC-Card. I also have a D-Link wireless printserver with two printers connected. Also a PC running Linux wired to the Belkin router and a Network attached storage deviice directly wired. Everything works great. No sluggish responses, no lost connections. my 50cents.
2007-01-02 08:48:34 · answer #2 · answered by shrugger 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think of it? It's great. Highspeed Access the the internet from anywhere. Where I live, the entire downtown area has a free wifi network.
As far as brands, I've mostly used Linksys and D-Link... probably the most popular wireless brands. I suppose customer service, whenever I've tried it, has always been dodgy... "we can help you set up the router, but we don't knwo anything about anything else." But I suppose that's the nature of the hardware. There are many layers in wireless netowrking were a problem can be, and many of them aren't really part of the wireless router itself.
I like D-Link personally I think, as they are pretty cheap and reliable hardware. The features and setup on all routers seems to be pretty much the same anyways. As far as Security, go with WPA-SPK, WEP really easy very easily crackable. I tend not to bother securing the connection though... share the wealth I say (as long as I'm the admin in control).
2007-01-02 08:02:00 · answer #3 · answered by Tim 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have broadband wireless, all Linksys equipment. Nothing could be farther from the truth that their equipment is "dodgy". I have had excellent service and technical help from their technicians. I can highly recommend Linksys.
2007-01-02 08:43:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wired is more efficient. However, wireless can be more flexible with the set up in the house, you don't need have so many wireless laying around in the house. If you know what to do with wireless network, it is safe and easy
2007-01-02 07:57:23 · answer #5 · answered by YourDreamDoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Linksys WAP54G works fine.
2007-01-02 07:53:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've been using linksys for a couple of years now it been great i make sure that i have WEP and MAC Access setup and i have not once been hacked
2007-01-02 09:23:31 · answer #7 · answered by simonwhale 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Slow and pointless.
The freedom is nice, but on my T1 connection at my server farm, it pisses me off when i use my laptop to remote in. I just carry the 100m cable around works fine. (Joking)
Wait for Wireless N to get developed. Faster, more reliable, more secure, and longer range.
2007-01-02 09:09:42 · answer #8 · answered by #Reistlehr- 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Great we use two computers with ours No wires and you can use them in any room.
2007-01-02 07:57:55 · answer #9 · answered by sukito 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋