JackN said:
I haven't got a router yet. It's just an idea at the moment. Whilst we're on
the subject any routers recommended o, alternatively any to stay clear of?
I love netgear routers. First a wired one with print server and now a
wireless one (without print server, didn't have the extra $100AUD for
it). The one I have now is the WGT624, and I've got my wife's computer
in the back office with the WG311T wireless card. This is a superG
router and card combination, so the speeds can be faster if you have
good reception than regular wireless G. Works great. Remember to upgrade
drivers/firmware, as netgear are good at improving their products.
Draytek make good products as well, and I have this from a home and
business networking professional.
You'll probably want to order closer to home, but for those in Australia
www.oztechnologies.com is great.
www.ozcableguy.com has GREAT reviews of a lot of networking gear. I
always use their reviews.
I'd steer well clear of LevelOne products! I bought a wireless usb
adapter, their WNC-0300USB model, and it crashes windows XP SP2 after
about 3 hours EVERY TIME! Complete crap.
There are a lot of routers, with a lot of different features (print
servers are good but not essential, same with detachable antennas, etc
etc).
Cheers,
Ari
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