Should I replace an existing wired Router with a wireless Router to facilate wireless capable hardware?

Question

I want to expand my home network to include a laptop, laser printer and XBox 360. I'm having trouble making a decision between the following options: A) Attach a wireless router to the existing wired router or B) replace the existing wired router with a wireless router.

Answer 1

That decision is really up to you.

Personally, I would purchase a wireless router but also keep the wired router hooked up. I would do this mainly because wireless is changing quickly a/b/g/n, and later on you may need the wired because your wireless doesnt support the protocol. Also if you have a desktop which doesnt have a wireless card you can still use the wired ports.

I have a wireless/wired gateway with 1 computer wired and 2 computers wireless + a nintendo wii. I like having the flexability of both types because my wired port downloads much faster than the wireless.

Answer 2

Hi,

Its your call. A wireless device is more apt to yield to electronic interference such as wireless house phones and they have slower data rates than wired devices. The best thing about wireless is the fact your don't have to deal with cables running all over the place. If your not savvy in wireless technology someone else in your area may be able to access your internet connection or even your PC. We see insecured wireless networks all the time.

Answer 3

Actually, you can have it both ways. All wireless routers, Belkin, Linksys and netgear, have four ports for wired connection. Use either or both.
Don't try to attach a wireless router to a wired one. It's asking for problems.

Answer 4

i personaly would go with your "B" choice that YOU thought of.
if you have wireless means you can go wireless with laptop/360/psp etc
and makes it better with the "less wire syndrome"
no-one likes wires laying about the carpets and skirting boards,
for some youngsters to trip and do some sort of damage that could have been sorted with wireless, go for wireless you know you want too...........
i hope this helps

atb

Answer 5

at the start do you have instantaneous enjoying cards on your computers? If sure then its not a super deal... dont disconnect each little thing. merely use between the ports on your under pressure out router to connect on your instantaneous router and then configure it. and then disconnect one pc and take a inspect it and mess around with the settings (optimize the settings like changing the channels, changing the ssid and stuff like that) and then make each little thing instantaneous... all the final...

Answer 6

to make ur life earier. repalce the current wired router with the new wireless router.

Answer 7

replacing it would be a little easier
but if you used both you cand add more things