Im curently using a netgear WGR614v6. Both wireless computers use Wirless-G, capable of 54ms. It needs to be fast enough for all 3 to play World of Warcraft at the same time.
Note: I ran jumpers from the 4 ports on the back of the existing modem to all three pc at the same time and it worked fine runnig all three with acceptable latencts of around 100(average) so i know my Internet speed can handel it.
2007-07-26 04:34:10 · 6 answers · asked by duckman2k3 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
That router has a built in 100 mps SW|ITCH. It also has addressing for up to 253 separate computers.
What that means is that each wireless computer which is communicating can see the entire speed of the network connection. It is not dividing the bandwidth down by the number of computers on the network as a HUB would. Each gets the full bandwidth in its message exchanges.
Your few computers on the network are not a challenge to that router. It is capable of performance way beyond your needs.
2007-07-26 04:48:02 · answer #1 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep in mind your internet bandwidth (speed) and network speed are 2 different things. Running the game using Ethernet cables connected directly to router at 100 Mbps will always be more stable than a 54 Mbps, not as stable, wireless connection. If you really like wireless, you may want to consider upgrading to Wireless N router/cards.
2007-07-26 11:41:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any wireless router will be fine with 3pcs. I would recommend a Linksys Router they tend to get better range than the netgear and don't crash nearly as much
2007-07-26 11:41:51 · answer #3 · answered by mckinlsm 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Really any router should be able to handle it. I personally play WoW over a dial-up connection when I am not at home so it doesn't use much bandwidth. Personally I'd recommend Linksys
2007-07-26 11:42:49 · answer #4 · answered by tech_guy_towt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may want to check out routers running 802.11n. That's the (hopefully) new standard that allows for greater bandwidth, specifically for high-end graphics and such. Obviously your computers will need 802.11n capabilities as well...available via PCI cards and USB dongles.
check out more at: http://www.deviceforge.com/articles/AT5096801417.html
2007-07-26 11:40:11 · answer #5 · answered by Dennis R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is really only one choice:
DLINK ( DGL-4300 ) Wireless 108G Gaming Router
http://games.dlink.com/products/?pid=370
That's what all the geeks are running ( err... me and my friends )
2007-07-26 11:46:50 · answer #6 · answered by runFunning 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋