Help buying first wireless modem

detroit_fan · 12-26-2007, 05:32 PM

Hello, i have AT&T yahoo dsl. I currently have a speedstream modem. I just got a new laptop and want to put it online and keep my desktop online too. I was looking at linksys routers(WRT54G), are they any good? AT&T has 2Wire brand, are they better?

Just looking for a good router at a good price ($75 or less). All suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks

johnwill · 12-27-2007, 06:43 AM

I'd buy the Linksys over the 2WIRE ones.

How about $30 after rebate for a nice 802.11n (draft) router and a PCMCIA card for your laptop too: http://dealnews.com/D-Link-802-11-n-...te/204625.html

I bought this combo for $35 after rebate, and it's working well so far for us.

detroit_fan · 12-27-2007, 09:12 AM

That looks like a good deal. Can you tell me what a PCMCIA card is? Is that something that i need to run this wireless? Thanks

COLT DAVIS · 12-27-2007, 09:40 AM

I'm running NETGEAR, it is firewalled has four lan lines for $22.00. We have a busy location and it will support four laptops while I am on my desk top. Very small design that is not in the way on my desk.

johnwill · 12-28-2007, 11:01 AM

The PCMCIA card is for a laptop to support 802.11n (draft) connections. If you don't need it, the $30 is still a great deal on just the router, save the card for a friend.

12-26-2007, 05:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
detroit_fan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2 OS: desktop has windows xp, laptop has vista	Help buying first wireless modem Hello, i have AT&T yahoo dsl. I currently have a speedstream modem. I just got a new laptop and want to put it online and keep my desktop online too. I was looking at linksys routers(WRT54G), are they any good? AT&T has 2Wire brand, are they better? Just looking for a good router at a good price ($75 or less). All suggestions are appreciated. Thanks

12-27-2007, 06:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 31,468 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Help buying first wireless modem I'd buy the Linksys over the 2WIRE ones. How about $30 after rebate for a nice 802.11n (draft) router and a PCMCIA card for your laptop too: http://dealnews.com/D-Link-802-11-n-...te/204625.html I bought this combo for $35 after rebate, and it's working well so far for us. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

12-27-2007, 09:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
detroit_fan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2 OS: desktop has windows xp, laptop has vista	Re: Help buying first wireless modem That looks like a good deal. Can you tell me what a PCMCIA card is? Is that something that i need to run this wireless? Thanks

12-27-2007, 09:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
COLT DAVIS Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SOUTH EAST USA Posts: 3 OS: WINDOWS XPMCE sp.2, WINDOWS XP PRO sp.2, Windows 98	Re: Help buying first wireless modem I'm running NETGEAR, it is firewalled has four lan lines for $22.00. We have a busy location and it will support four laptops while I am on my desk top. Very small design that is not in the way on my desk.

12-28-2007, 11:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 31,468 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Help buying first wireless modem The PCMCIA card is for a laptop to support 802.11n (draft) connections. If you don't need it, the $30 is still a great deal on just the router, save the card for a friend. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience