Fast wireless DSL modem/router

**pdxireland** · 03-21-2007, 10:09 PM

Going wireless w/ heavy Dreamweaver & Adobe CS2 work.....lots of big files!
Need a really fast wireless DSL modem/router.
What do you know is good!
(802.11a/b/g/n)
thanks,

fmg

**johnwill** · 03-22-2007, 08:09 AM

If you need really fast, DSL probably isn't the best choice. Cable or fiber connections will both be faster as a rule.

As far as DSL, pretty much any router will probably do the trick, since the speeds will be limited by the ISP, not by the router hardware.

ebackhus · 03-22-2007, 09:51 AM

If you're talking about shuffling files between machines on the same network then I really suggest you go wired. I can sit with my laptop only feet from my wireless router and it still takes much longer to send data than it does when hard wired. Even a 300Mbps wireless connection will run at only a percentage of that potential speed.

**pdxireland** · 03-22-2007, 10:05 AM

Is "n" worth the extra money or would "g" be just fine?
yeah, and least for the next year or so I'm stuck w/ DSL.
After that I'm hoping for fiber in my area!>?

fmg

**johnwill** · 03-23-2007, 07:25 AM

If you're concerned about file/print sharing speed, you'll notice a significant difference between 802.11g and 802.11n routers. It won't make any difference if you're just talking DSL access.

cmunn · 04-01-2007, 01:06 PM

get the 2wire wireless dsl modem/router a lot of neat bells and whisles...
all in one dsl mdm and wireless g
-remote file access via your own domain ex: bob.accessmyhome.net
-parental controls
-online access controls
-great firewall
-Integrated Voice over IP

03-21-2007, 10:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
pdxireland Today TSF saved my life! Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 338 OS: XP	Fast wireless DSL modem/router Going wireless w/ heavy Dreamweaver & Adobe CS2 work.....lots of big files! Need a really fast wireless DSL modem/router. What do you know is good! (802.11a/b/g/n) thanks, fmg

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johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,674 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Fast wireless DSL modem/router If you need really fast, DSL probably isn't the best choice. Cable or fiber connections will both be faster as a rule. As far as DSL, pretty much any router will probably do the trick, since the speeds will be limited by the ISP, not by the router hardware. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

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ebackhus Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 14,254 OS: WinXP Pro SP3/Windows 7 RTM My System Blog Entries: 28	Re: Fast wireless DSL modem/router If you're talking about shuffling files between machines on the same network then I really suggest you go wired. I can sit with my laptop only feet from my wireless router and it still takes much longer to send data than it does when hard wired. Even a 300Mbps wireless connection will run at only a percentage of that potential speed. __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

03-22-2007, 10:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
pdxireland Today TSF saved my life! Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 338 OS: XP	Hi John, long time! Is "n" worth the extra money or would "g" be just fine? yeah, and least for the next year or so I'm stuck w/ DSL. After that I'm hoping for fiber in my area!>? fmg

03-23-2007, 07:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,674 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Fast wireless DSL modem/router If you're concerned about file/print sharing speed, you'll notice a significant difference between 802.11g and 802.11n routers. It won't make any difference if you're just talking DSL access. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

04-01-2007, 01:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
cmunn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 30 OS: xp media center	Re: Fast wireless DSL modem/router get the 2wire wireless dsl modem/router a lot of neat bells and whisles... all in one dsl mdm and wireless g -remote file access via your own domain ex: bob.accessmyhome.net -parental controls -online access controls -great firewall -Integrated Voice over IP Last edited by cmunn; 04-01-2007 at 01:16 PM.