wireless

Feb 04, 2007 7 Replies

I am new at this so please forgive me. Is it difficult to hook up a wireless router? Also which brand is recommended for user friendly programming?



Thanks, Al



I recommend:

1) pick your favorite store 2) check stock and get model numbers 3) download manuals and see how scary they are 4) go buy router 5) Give it a go 6) If that fails..see 7 7) Find your friendly neighborhood computer geek. :) Everyone without computer savviness should have one.

D from BC

Netgear is easy to set up and use....

They are all easy to setup and use.

However, some are difficult to make secure.

My new Linksys G54S uses a longer password that my old Dlink PCard can handle.

donald

The Linksys/Cisco WRT54G is a decent router. if you buy the Linksys/Cisco wireless cards it is a simple one button setup at the router to find and activate the security on the wireless cards.

Stay FAR away from the Belkin F5D7230-4 CRAP. Even the hardwired ports are slow as hell (

Depends on the brand.

I had an F5D9230-4 -- possibly a relative, but who knows how close? -- that worked OK except that it had the annoying habit of freezing up and occasionally completely "forgetting" its configuration when it received heavy incoming usage (i.e., remote access back to my PC at home). I gave it to a friend with much less demanding needs (just mail web surfing and e-mail) and he's been quite happy.

My experience with many wireless routers is that many of them tend to freeze & need rebooting on occasion. It makes it very difficult to choose one for small businesses, since prices often doesn't seem to correlate with reliability.

I know a small businesses using the Linksys WRT54G, as well and they have been very happy with it. It has been in use for over a year with no problems.

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