What kind of router do I need to buy?

Question

I'm getting a laptop that says this on the description: Wireless LAN: IEEE 802.11b/g, Ethernet: 10/100Mbps LAN. So I was wondering what sort of router I need to plug into my desktop PC to create an access point. Here is the link to the computer: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.gsp?product_id=5622038 Links would be appreciated.

Answer 1

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833124012

thats the one i use .. has good range ... alittle tricky to set up but once its right it functions flawlessly ..

..oh, and get one of these if u need an adapter for ur desktop .. it works very well ..
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833320107

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Answer 2

Far as I can tell, it never really matters WHAT you hook up as long as you get the right thing. I have a NetGear Rangemax Wireless Router WPN824 v2 (had to check the back of the device for that one), and it's never given me any problems. It costed (at the time) about $100 and it claims to have a range of about 200 feet in any direction (so long as there's no walls in the way, which would obviously cause some interference, thereby dampening the signal a bit). It features 4 1394 ports (for the PC illiterate out there, that's also known as an ethernet cable port), and bluetooth capable transmitter (which, despite the fact that both my cell phone and Tungsten E3 (which currently needs to be sent to the manufacturer for some serious repair (it didn't break, it just DOESN'T WORK!) since they are the only place that'll fix the E3) support it entirely, I have never used once (why would the cell phone need a direct internet connection for any reason?)), as well as the ability to, as aforementioned, send a wireless signal almost 150 feet away (you can't get a perfect signal from this wireless router through a wall or from more than 10 or so feet away (I've taken my laptop into the bathroom before to use it, which, in my efficiency apartment, is about 12 feet (to where I used it) and a single wall (okay, two walls, now that I look) away, and got a 66% signal (or so my internal wireless card said...), which is why I say about 10 feet (think it over a little and you'll see my reasoning)), but I wouldn't trust that claim any further than I could throw the device (considering that it's a lightweight, weighing in at just under 2.5 lbs., though, that's an overstatement). Generally, though, it should be enough to use it with a decent signal on your porch (front and back) or garage (maybe not if yours is concrete, since the material is just too dense for a signal like that to get through with any ease), though the back yard may prove more difficult game to recieve on (150 feet, if true (doubt it), wouldn't cover most of the rear of a back yard for moderate to mid-class housing (my dad's is about 150 ft., front to back, so don't count on a signal if yours is that size). The only way you're going to get a signal there is if you buy the "B" router (to increase the range of the "A" router, the main one) of the same name. But my point overall should be well taken by now: how well any wireless router works for your surrounding area (whether its an apartment or a mansion) all depends upon what can get in the way of a pure signal. Keep that in mind and I think you'll find this a very capable router, if placed properly. I've had it for roughly 1 1/2 years now, and've had no problems with it at all. As long as you put it the right place to fit where you normally need the signal to come from, you shouldn't have any problems whatsoever. Now, there's also the fact that if you have friends with laptops (or your whole durn family has one a piece (you must be rich in that case!), up to 7 of them can connect simultaneously (which shouldn't for any reason I can think of lower the range of the signal) on top of the 4 ethernet ports on the device. So you've got yourself one nice little package, all for just $100 (or less, since I haven't checked the price in some time)! Go get it! You won't regret it!

Answer 3

Wireless LAN: IEEE 802.11b/g means your computer can use either 802.11B or 802.11G wireless router. And you can plug it in to a router with the standard wired cable. If you buy a wireless router most of them have 4 ports in the back that you can plug your computer straight into.

With a laptop you would want to get a 802.11g wireless router so you can use your computer anywhere in the house. When you set your router up be sure to hook up with a cable first.

These routers can be found at any of your big box electronic stores. Someone there will be able to show you the brands to choose from.

If you are planning on hooking up more than one wired computer or other devices that need access to your Internet like TIVO, XBOX 360, Playstation 3, a network printer etc., then be sure to get a router that has more than one port in the back. Like this one.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833124010

Answer 4

You just need a wireless router. You connect it to the DSL or cable modem. You only connect the router to the PC to configure it. Then you have the option to connect to it wirelessly or through its LAN ports.
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=541910&CatId=373
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2443663&CatId=373

I have 18 months (24x7) of very satisfactory experience with the older model D-Link DI-624.

Answer 5

Any belkin or Lynksys wireless router will work fine. FDepending onthe size of your place and the amount of speed you require, you will have to pay accordingly. But the short of it is, any youter will work just fine.

Answer 6

Lyksys sounds perfect for you, long distance, great wireless connection and fast speed internet anytime, great connection, and good for storms

Answer 7

You should get a Netgear router.

Answer 8

here is a link:

http://www.walmart.com/search/browse-ng.do?ic=12_0&ref=125875.126118+500851.4293871650+500852.4293871653

i reccomend linksys.


hope this help you.