Recommend a router?

[Mr. Mulder]

I'm looking for a wireless/ADSL Modem router that's easy to set up, any recommendations? :unsure: I’d rather go with one that’s stable instead of one that’s got all the latest bells and whistles

(It’s only gonna be used for two winXP machines)

[browser]

I've been looking for the same and got it narrowed down to the BT Voyager 2100 and the Linksys WAG54G

[Mr. Mulder]

I was talking to some guys at college who both have Linksys and they were saying that they crash far too often? Might not have been the same make as the above though :unsure:

[Samurai]

I actually own the Linksys WAG54G and can safely say it's the most reliable adsl modem / router I've ever used. I also own a Linksys BEFSR41 Router which is extremely reliable.

If you need a reliable router, or modem for that matter, nothing beats Linksys.

[Mr. Mulder]

I’ve been misinformed, they said to go with a D-Link? Are they no good then? :unsure:

[Samurai]

I’ve been misinformed, they said to go with a D-Link? Are they no good then? :unsure:

Please. Whatever you do. Don't buy D-Link, even the small box-like one you've probably seen. They have a tendancy to overheat and shut down all connections forcing you to do a reboot.

Also, Netgear are not to be trusted either. I purchased the DG632 around Sep '04 and it was plagued by problems, not least allowing no more than 15 simultaneous connections. In turn, this effectively meant no P2P.

It was after I sold the Netgear DG632 that I turned to the one manufacturer I could trust. Linksys. I'd already bought the router and knew the quality to expect. I have not been let down once with this beauty.

[Mr. Mulder]

Thanks for the info, Linksys it is then :) If I were to buy this (http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?rb=4678920133&action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=59951) - Are there any additional things that are needed? :unsure: What sort of card would I need in the PC that it’ll be used to share with?

(Don’t know much about networking :ermm: )

[Samurai]

Thanks for the info, Linksys it is then :) If I were to buy this (http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?rb=4678920133&action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=59951) - Are there any additional things that are needed? :unsure: What sort of card would I need in the PC that it’ll be used to share with?

(Don’t know much about networking :ermm: )


Hey that's a pretty good price! I paid around £73 inc. P&P for mine at Micro Direct when they happened to have it on offer.

Do run a search on www.kelkoo.co.uk and www.pricerunner.co.uk for 'WAG54G' to see if there is anywhere cheaper though.

Now depending on how far apart your PC's are, you have two options.

1. If the distance is not very much, you can use a CAT-5 cable (look in Maplin's - they're cheap as fcuk - around £4 for 3m). Simply hook up both PC's to 2 of 4 ports on the back of the WAG54G and you're set.

2. Purchase a 'WMP54G' which is the receiver for the 2nd PC. No wires. No mess. However, it's around £35, unless of course you can find somewhere that sells the WAG54G & WMP54G as a bundle, but it'll be a little bit more expensive.

As with the WMP54G, run a search on Kelkoo & Price Runner for lowest prices ;)


Edit: WAP54G changed to WMP54G. I got confused :lol:

[Mr. Mulder]

Thanks Samurai, it’ll have to be wireless, the other machines on the other side of the house.

Is this (http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?rb=4680215935&action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=76427) That bundle? And that’s all that’s needed? :)

[Samurai]

Thanks Samurai, it’ll have to be wireless, the other machines on the other side of the house.

Is this (http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?rb=4680215935&action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=76427) That bundle? And that’s all that’s needed? :)

Well, apparently it's the same modem (WAG54G) but it seems to have 2 antennae's :huh: but judging by the reviews it's near enough the same thing. The adapter is also different from what I suggested (WMP54G) but it's obviously there to compliment the modem so that's cool.

Also the price seems to be very decent so yes I'd say that if you definately had to go wireless I'd purchase that pack.

Oh, one more thing... you'll need to download the latest drivers when you receive the items as there's a small problem. I'd wait until you receive them though so you know exactly what model you get.

[browser]

That bundle will mean 1 PC by wireless connection and 1 with wires.

[Samurai]

That bundle will mean 1 PC by wireless connection and 1 with wires.

Wouldn't that be the case with any wireless modem? :huh:

You'll still need to plug in the telephone cable into the back for the initial connection. As long as PC1 is connected to the main device, it shouldn't have any problems.

[Samurai]

For Info.


eBuyer (http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?rb=4680215935&action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=76427)

The built-in Wireless-G (802.11g) Access Point allows up to 32 wireless devices to connect to your network at a blazing 54Mbps, without running cables through the house.

[Mr. Mulder]

Thanks again, all set now :)

[Samurai]

Let me know how it goes and if you have any problems.

[lynx]

Just for clarification, effectively what Samurai said.

If you want full security, any new wireless router will have to be set up using a wired connection otherwise:
1) you may not be able to connect anyway.
2) as soon as you set the security you lose the connection until you re-establish the same security on the PC.
3) any eavesdropper could see what security you are installing.

As soon as you've completed the initial installation you can use it fully wirelessly. That's just the same as having an extra PC connected by wires but left switched off.

[tesco]

nvm

[Djtima]

i gota d-link DSL 604+ and i havn't had a prob with it....
its wireless so... you might want to go down a model so u don't pay extra if u ain't gana use the wireless...

[Samurai]

i gota d-link DSL 604+ and i havn't had a prob with it....
its wireless so... you might want to go down a model so u don't pay extra if u ain't gana use the wireless...

I went down a model when I purchased a Netgear DG632 instead of a Linksys. My Netgear ended up on eBay with me losing about 20% of what I had paid for it.

[browser]

Just got the Linksys WAG54G. Set it up in 5 minutes (2 Desktops 1 Laptop). The desktops are wired and the laptop connects wirelessly. The only problem is that the rouyter didn't come with instructions about security. I was wondering if there was any step by step tutorial for securing this router. I already configured it to only allow my MAC numbers, is that enough?

Also, how do you share files over the wireless netwrok?