Modem/Router combo?

[LadyDungeness]

I'm looking at the Motorola SBG900 combination cable modem/wireless router. Anybody have any experience? (I'm using an
older, wired motorola cable modem. Do not have a network of any kind yet).


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[JS]

Look for a unit that supports WPA or WPA2,
The SBG900 only supports WEP which is less secure.

JS

 

[LadyDungeness]

Thanks. I don't know what WPA/WEP's are, but I do want good security.


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[David B.]

Those are only applicable if your using a wireless network connection for a
laptop or remote desktop.

 

[JS]

WEP provides some security but weak and can be broken.
WPA and WPA2 are much stronger so someone within range
of your wireless router's signal (usually 300 feet or more) can
not tap into your system.

See: http://www.wi-fi.org/knowledge_center/wpa2

WPA Wireless Security for Home Networks:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/bowman_03july28.mspx

And: Implement WPA2-Personal wireless security on a
Windows XP SP2-based Computer:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/security/expert/bowman_wirelesssecurity.mspx

Update for Windows XP (KB893357):
(This update to Windows XP provides support for Wi-Fi Protected Access 2
(WPA2))
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...4D-E7C1-48D6-95EE-1459234F4483&displaylang=en

JS

 

[JS]

My assumption is that one or more of your PC's will be using a wireless
connection.
If this is not the case and all of your PC's will be connected to the router
using
hardwire cables then most wireless routers provide an option to turn off the
wireless broadcast signal.

JS

 

[Gurney]

I'm looking at the Motorola SBG900 combination cable modem/wireless router. Anybody have any experience? (I'm using an
older, wired motorola cable modem. Do not have a network of any kind yet).


Lady Dungeness
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Why ask HERE? Your question has NOTHING to do with the OS and is out
of place HERE.

Ask elsewhere

 

[LadyDungeness]

Hi sugar -- can you spell PLONK?

cHEERS


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[LadyDungeness]

Thank you for the input. I'm learning, and beginning to figure out what I need. I have three computers -- a desktop and two
laptops. Both laptops have wireless. I'd like to make a small home network and network my printers, scanner, and external
USB storage/backup drive as well. Ideally, I'd like to buy just ONE gizmo to do all this.

I've asked some questions over on the network group, too. Right now, I'm trying to figure out what kind of a router to buy.
Any suggestions?


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[Big_Al]

Thank you for the input. I'm learning, and beginning to figure out what I need. I have three computers -- a desktop and two
laptops. Both laptops have wireless. I'd like to make a small home network and network my printers, scanner, and external
USB storage/backup drive as well. Ideally, I'd like to buy just ONE gizmo to do all this.

One thing to add to the mix, is if you change providers one day the
cable modem may not work with the new provider. I might suggest
separate units. One for the communications to the ISP and then a
wireless/wired router for the in house network. As a matter of fact,
my provider actually gave me a combo unit when they installed. So I now
have a cable modem and wireless router spare.

 

[JS]

Big Al has a good point, as I just switched ISP providers and my old
(non-wireless) Motorola unit now collects dust.
That old system (although was not wireless) was just as Big Al suggested,
two units (separate modem and router).

No recommendation as I'm not using the wireless part of the new ISP's all in
one modem/router. I'm hardwired and the third PC located in a distance room
is not connected to the Internet and have no plans to do so.

JS

 

[M.I.5¾]

Why ask HERE? Your question has NOTHING to do with the OS and is out
of place HERE.

Ask elsewhere

Gurney is our resident ****wit who just cannot grasp the simple premise that
this is a good a place for you hardware question as any.

Your question is welcome.

 

[M.I.5¾]

Hi sugar -- can you spell PLONK?

You are wasting your time. Like the true ****wit he is, he regularly
changes his posting name to ensure that his repetitive and invariable
postings have as wide an audience as possible.