Hola Everyone,

Question that affects game but not really. Ok, what router would you recomend for a dsl/broadband connection. I am getting highspeed interenet for the first time in about 10 years(moved into the country). I need to have 2 pcs attached and one laptop at least. so will need a wireless signal. Also on a side note I dont want to spend a fortune on it.....

i have had good performance with the netgear wgr614 from wal-mart for a mere $40. i know 3 other people who have it and also have had no trouble setting up or using this wireless router. it has 4 ethernet ports and 1 uplink port for your cable modem, and transmits 802.11g wireless as well. from personal tests, functional signal strength is about 45-50 feet

There are a lot of different possiblities for you.. if price is your concern, just shop around. Just make sure everything is compatible, like using G protocol. N is starting to become popular, and I heard that the manufacturers have settled on a standardization of the protocol. Stay away from Y, as that is still in development. G has been around for several years and is compatible with the B, so I think that is a good choice.

Airlink makes a cheap 4 port WAN router.. I owned one and it worked fine for 4 years. Around my area, they are available on sale for about $20. PCI adapters or PCMCIA wireless adapters can be found on sale for ~$13. You may not need the adapters, as most current PCs have LAN/WAN solutions.

I just purchased in November a replacement Motorola cable modem for $45, plus mail-in rebate of $20.

Besides your nearby computer supply store, consider office supply stores, and of course, online stores.

So what im getting for the most part is anything should work theres not a major difference between them. Comapany wise at least. Thank you all for the help a friend is hooking me up with a netgear router now i jsut have to wait for the instalation of the Broadband. Im drooling in anticpation.......

2 questions.

1. are you getting DSL or Cable?

2. What company are you getting your service with?



Edited by SirAydenTrey (02/21/08 06:11 PM)

Dsl and Windstream is the company Dont know if theres a Parent company to it that handles the Dsl.

I believe the reason SirAydenTrey asked is because you need to ensure that your modem/router is compatible with your DSL Provider. According to their website, Windstream will supply a modem free of charge (the modem may or may not have wireless, however).

FYI, you may not need a separate router. My DSL modem has Wireless built into it. I don't have a separate box between my modem and my PC.

I have at least two Hard wire comps that need to hook up PLus one laptop at this time these needs may change. Thats why I'm going the route of a router.

I know That's what I'm saying, take a look at your options, because you may be able to do everything you need with a single piece of hardware. For example, here are some DSL modems, with integrated routers and/or switches, that let you connect up to four PCs via Ethernet and have wireless capabilities:

Belkin
Netgear
D-Link

Alright you I know that you know but what you know is oh forget it!!!!! got the modem yesterday and it only has one outgoing line os going to have to do the router thing I dont know what the simple instalation part is but last i checked i dont even know if my house is wired for it. /sigh ill just have to wait till tuesday when they come i think. Will look into it though see if i can set it up at the house by meself /crosses fingers

Good luck and have fun with your new broadband once it's installed!

ROAR!!!!!! Watch out everyone I have DSL at home now!!!!!! Thank you Showershoe and Ripper For all your help. It was turned off in central ofc. nothing to do with me. Can someone please tell me why the companies would do that I have heard so many people complain that they order stuff ie. dsl cable sat tv ohone service and the company is like oh shoot did i not turn that on.