Buying a router

klmno

Active Member
I guess that's all I need in order to unplug my laptop and go wifi in my house, correct? My laptop is wifi-ready and the internet company said all I needed was a router. I don't have a huge house (renting) but it's 2 story and I want to be able to take my computer upstairs to my bedroom. difficult child will be here sometime in 8 mos or more but honestly, I'm not going to sweat his internet usage as much since he'll be 16 1/2 yo. I'll be watching any debit or CC though. So is there anything in particular I need to know about purchasing a router? I noticed some are inexpensive and some cost big bucks but the only big difference I see is speed. If I'm used to digital connections and no dial-up, what would be a good speed without splurging for the top of the line?
 
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HaoZi

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I went with a Belkin N+ router. Decent speed and distance, good security once you figure out how to secure it.
 

witzend

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I'm pretty sure we use what the phone company provided for us. The only time we have ever had any problems was when we had the router set behind a brick wall and were trying to use it on the other side of the house. That was quite a while ago, though. I think that the stuff we have now is stronger though.
 

DammitJanet

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Billy just bought a Netgear and hooked us up wireless when we got cable. He is asleep right now but I can ask him tomorrow and let you know what he says. Probably have one on sale Friday at Radio Shack...check. Actually, I will ask him tomorrow and let you know. He just put out 350 tags...lol.
 

Mattsmom277

Active Member
My modem provided by my ISP is a wireless one, but years ago when they didn't provide it, I purchased a D-Link router and had no problems with it. Actually I have it set up at my aunt's house now for her laptop and it's running well for her all these years later. I don't know that there is much difference for home use routers despite varying prices on the market, but a person at a computer shop would probably know a lot more about them. I wouldn't go through the expense of a pricey one personally since I've seen how well the cheaper ones work.
 

DammitJanet

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You need a wireless N router at least a 300 range. Netgear or Linksys. Radio Shack has them on sale for boyfriend. Prices vary from 59 on up.

If you need any help, PM me and I will give you Billy's phone number.
 

klmno

Active Member
Ok- I guess I better wait until after I make up for that payday that the employer reneged on. Or at least until I start getting reimbursements in for these trips.
 
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HaoZi

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300 range is a type of router, not the price for it, if that's what you're thinking.
 
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