[JOE.G]

Ok I have I think narrowed my search down to these, Can i just Plug and play with these?

Internet all wireless, PS3 on line gaming and Net Flixs, Blu Ray online for netflix and some PSP's and Ipods around the house.

Which is a better unit and which is a better one for someone who doesn't know much about tweaking these things? Thanks a lot

 

[this-IT-guy]

Not sure but most router's do have the Universal Plug and Play on by default, if that's what your asking?

And configuring the router is not that hard to do my friend.

 

[JOE.G]

ASUS RT-N66U Is getting some good reviews what do you guys think should I go with that?

 

[this-IT-guy]

The ASUS RT-N66U looks good

 

[JOE.G]

configuring the router for me is something that I am not sure of, I dont what settings i want or dont want, I d love to talk to some one on the phone while I set it up so it was done right, I know nothing about this stuff. All of the diffrent things you guys talk about confuses me. I am also the kind of guy that likes stuff set up to run perfect.

 

[this-IT-guy]

Edit: Opps sorry misinterpret your post my friend.


Any router would do but if your really need the speed, then the router you mention should be good.

If most devices are looking to connect to the internet, you would have to consider your ISP subscription. But as far as home networking/sharing goes you will get the maximum speed as advertised.

 

[JOE.G]

My current internet is fine, I can browse the Net and watch netflixs on two diffrent devices at the same time and have plenty of speed.

Amazon only had two bad reviews everything else was great.

Not sure what DMZ is.

Also I have two N Laptops and the rest are G,Do I need to change settings so the router knows this?
and do I have to set what band I want to use?
How do I know what band to use 2.4 or 5?
I am not sure about this kind of stuff.

 

[Wand3r3r]

I don't recommend linksys.
No router is plug and play. They all need to be configured.
The router manual will walk you thru each step.

 

[this-IT-guy]

Well if you're just looking to have a user friendly router, not much you can do. Wireless setup isn't hard to do and it's prefer that you configure the wireless, for security reasons. But most router's these days should be all set for you, the least you would do is set a password.

 

[JOE.G]

What about these ?

Also I have two N Laptops and the rest are G,Do I need to change settings so the router knows this?
and do I have to set what band I want to use?
How do I know what band to use 2.4 or 5?
I am not sure about this kind of stuff.

 

[this-IT-guy]

If it's a dual band, it will likely have the mixed mode on which broadcast both 2.4ghz and 5ghz. If not, check your manuals on how to configure it.

 

[JOE.G]

What about DMZ do I want that enabled?

 

[2xg]

Hi Joe,

Heavy gamers that's having issues would try to enable DMZ, sometimes this works for a few but you have to know the consequences, it's not safe at all. Enabling DMZ would bypass port-forwading.

 

[JOE.G]

I am sorry for being a pain but could you explain a little more, So if I am not haveing a isue gaming which I do a litle of then I should not enable it?

Will this effect my Blu Ray player streaming netflix?

 

[2xg]

Have you already bought the router?

 

[JOE.G]

Pretty sure Ill be getting this one ASUS RT-N66U, Unless I hear bad things about it in the next week or so.

 

[2xg]

Some routers act differently depending on the ISP and how and where your router will be setup. The Asus looks pretty good, let's hope that it will play nice in your network. You won't know what issues you're going to have not until you get the router and set it up. If you encounter any issues, please come back and create a new Thread. :grin:

Pretty sure Ill be getting this one ASUS RT-N66U, Unless I hear bad things about it in the next week or so.

 

[JOE.G]

Oh i will, if i can get on the net.....

I am still open to router ideas, i have a simple set up i don't do any hi tech stuff with it.

 

[2xg]

Check out Netgear Dual Band Routers and also D-Link Dual Band Routers, both have great outcomes.

 

[JOE.G]

I was checking out the D Link 655 but I was told it was outdated. Neveknew it would be this much of a pain to get a router.

Netgear N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router (WNDR4500) This one seems pretty good.