wireless network
Hi,
I've been searching for a wireless accesspoint/router for my homenetwork. It's a mixed Windows / Mac Network (at the moment they are all connected through a hub).
I've found several options:
- Asus WL-300g (link)
- Linksys WAP54G 130? (link)
- Netgear WGT624 (link)
- D-link DI-624+ (link)
I don't need a printerport on the router, at least if the normal network printing still works.
Any comments would be appreciated.
I've been searching for a wireless accesspoint/router for my homenetwork. It's a mixed Windows / Mac Network (at the moment they are all connected through a hub).
I've found several options:
- Asus WL-300g (link)
- Linksys WAP54G 130? (link)
- Netgear WGT624 (link)
- D-link DI-624+ (link)
I don't need a printerport on the router, at least if the normal network printing still works.
Any comments would be appreciated.
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Originally posted by future-ex-pc-user
Hi,
I've been searching for a wireless accesspoint/router for my homenetwork. It's a mixed Windows / Mac Network (at the moment they are all connected through a hub).
I've found several options:
- Asus WL-300g (link)
- Linksys WAP54G 130? (link)
- Netgear WGT624 (link)
- D-link DI-624+ (link)
I don't need a printerport on the router, at least if the normal network printing still works.
Any comments would be appreciated.
I have a Windows laptop with a Linksys wireless card; a G5 Dual with an Airprot Extreme card; and, an 800 Mhz iMac with a first generation Airport card, all using an Airport Extreme base station on broadband. This setup has performed flawlessly for quite some time now.
They all work together flawlessly... even the set-up was relatively painless (my biggest hurdle was configuring the XP box 'cause that was my first ever Windows machine.)
Yes, it's a little pricey compared to the Linksys units, but it looks a lot better sitting on top of the piano in my living-room !
Originally posted by KingOfSomewhereHot
I can't help but recommend the Apple Airport ... I have an old iMac pluged in via ethernet, an iBook running off an Airport card, and a WinXP machine using a Linksys PCI wireless card.
They all work together flawlessly... even the set-up was relatively painless (my biggest hurdle was configuring the XP box 'cause that was my first ever Windows machine.)
Yes, it's a little pricey compared to the Linksys units, but it looks a lot better sitting on top of the piano in my living-room !
I am a look person myself, but when it came down to wireless, I could get a cheaper solution, that besides being uglier was better in every way.
I picked up a refurbished Dl-614+ (Predecessor to the Dl-624) and couldn't be happier. Not only did it only cost me $55 but it has 4 LAN ports as well. It's signal is good also, rated at a higher distance then Apple.
D-link boasts 22mbps on 802.11b instead of the regular 11mbps. Also D-link gives 328ft indoors and 1,312 outdoors, while Apple's only gives 150ft in b. Look at the difference and tell me looks is that important.
Originally posted by ast3r3x
D-link boasts 22mbps on 802.11b instead of the regular 11mbps.
That's only if you use the 'airplus' feature, but you need a d-link card to do so.
I'm pretty happy with my d-link 614+, but some of the set-up is a little strange. However, I couldn't find complaints online about it (other than it not working when 'airplus' is turned on) unlike all other routers, which each have a following of people that hate them. Once it is set up, it works fine for me.
Originally posted by giant
That's only if you use the 'airplus' feature, but you need a d-link card to do so.
I'm pretty happy with my d-link 614+, but some of the set-up is a little strange. However, I couldn't find complaints online about it (other than it not working when 'airplus' is turned on) unlike all other routers, which each have a following of people that hate them. Once it is set up, it works fine for me.
I have not had any experience with other routers so I can't really say. Setup is kinda mixed around, but it isn't TOO hard to remember it once you are all set. I'd say the biggest problem I have had is that my ISP blocked port 80, so I was furious I couldn't get web hosting to work. Haha but I figured out it wasn't he routers problem.