Router/ DSL problem

DAVIDLESNIEWSKI · 01-07-2006, 03:36 PM

I Have 2 Desktops In Seperate Rooms (both Windows Xp), W/ Sbc Dsl And Speedstream 5100 Modems On Each. 1 Computer Is Used For Personal Business Use And The Other Gaming And Music Downloads.

What Wireless Router Should I Get So Both Can Be Online Simultaneously. I Do Not Have A Network Set Up And Will Not Have One In The Future. I Have No Experience With Modems So Ease Of Setup And Configuration Is Important As Is No Loss Of Speed Of Data Or Lagging When Gaming.

Does Anyone Have Knowledge That Can Help With My Situation?thanks So Much! Please Respond!

**scottydont2841** · 01-07-2006, 05:23 PM

hi david, firstly you need to determine your budget and your speed, if you have a large speed internet (doubtful if its DSL) you should go with 802.11g however this is quite expensive, secondly theres the 802.11b and this is less expensive but doesnt support the higher speed data transfer.

Now you need to decide which router to get, there are several good makes such as linksys belkins etc, and then you need to decide on the type of adapters, usb (literally plug it in the USB port) or PCI adapter, personally the USBs are about the same price and a lot less work when setting up however a pci adapter is not hard to put inside your pc either.

I personally have a 802.11g linksys wireless router setup with a linksys usb adapter in one pc and a Realguard (i think this is the name) PCI adpater in the other pc, and i get great online play without lag, still with the continuous high data transfer, but i also have a high speed broadband.

If moneys no object go with the 802.11g and two usb adapters (same make as the router preferably)

**johnwill** · 01-08-2006, 07:32 AM

If you wont speed and no latency, I'd suggest wiring any machines you can. Not only will it be easier to get them running, it's much more secure, and much faster. Clearly, the machine next to the router can be wired, it seems pointless to have that be wireless. In addition, you need one wired machine connected to configure the wireless.

I favor D-Link stuff, but any of the major brands should serve you well.

01-07-2006, 03:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
DAVIDLESNIEWSKI Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 3 OS: XP	Router/ DSL problem I Have 2 Desktops In Seperate Rooms (both Windows Xp), W/ Sbc Dsl And Speedstream 5100 Modems On Each. 1 Computer Is Used For Personal Business Use And The Other Gaming And Music Downloads. What Wireless Router Should I Get So Both Can Be Online Simultaneously. I Do Not Have A Network Set Up And Will Not Have One In The Future. I Have No Experience With Modems So Ease Of Setup And Configuration Is Important As Is No Loss Of Speed Of Data Or Lagging When Gaming. Does Anyone Have Knowledge That Can Help With My Situation?thanks So Much! Please Respond!

01-07-2006, 05:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
scottydont2841 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bristol, England, UK. Posts: 1,228 OS: Vista Home Premium My System	hi david, firstly you need to determine your budget and your speed, if you have a large speed internet (doubtful if its DSL) you should go with 802.11g however this is quite expensive, secondly theres the 802.11b and this is less expensive but doesnt support the higher speed data transfer. Now you need to decide which router to get, there are several good makes such as linksys belkins etc, and then you need to decide on the type of adapters, usb (literally plug it in the USB port) or PCI adapter, personally the USBs are about the same price and a lot less work when setting up however a pci adapter is not hard to put inside your pc either. I personally have a 802.11g linksys wireless router setup with a linksys usb adapter in one pc and a Realguard (i think this is the name) PCI adpater in the other pc, and i get great online play without lag, still with the continuous high data transfer, but i also have a high speed broadband. If moneys no object go with the 802.11g and two usb adapters (same make as the router preferably) __________________ Please use the search function of the website before asking questions, as we may already have answered them. Everest FREE Edition AVG FREE Edition

01-08-2006, 07:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,787 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	If you wont speed and no latency, I'd suggest wiring any machines you can. Not only will it be easier to get them running, it's much more secure, and much faster. Clearly, the machine next to the router can be wired, it seems pointless to have that be wireless. In addition, you need one wired machine connected to configure the wireless. I favor D-Link stuff, but any of the major brands should serve you well. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience