Fabolous05

Hi, my uncle has recently purchased a Dell 5150 notebook and it comes with the integrated 802.11b/g card. I will obviously be wanting a router that is of Wireless-G standards. This network will consist of one dekstop and one wireless laptop. It doesn't have to have a printer port because I can configure that through windows.

My main thing here is I need a router with good range. Maybe a second router may have to be added in a repeater mode. I will just pickup one for the time being and possbily a second one would have to be purchased so there is good reception all over the house. Would any wireless router work fine as a repeater or would I need to get a certain model. However I think I would stay with the same brand just a different model would be necessary to repeat.

Maybe there is another cheaper device that would repeat the signal? Please reccomend be a router and a way to repeat the signal. Thanks

jester22c

I have typically used Linksys routers/cards/access points (repeater) and have been impressed in my experiences. My wifi network at home is all Linksys and I have excellent range. I would look on ebay and see what kind of package deals you can find. I got my router and a lappy card for about half price brand new on ebay. An access point will repeat your signal for you so you have increased range.

Low Roller

I'm currently running a D-Link DI-614 "Super" G router. I've had really good luck with it. I had an SMC G router before but I replaced it because it kept locking up.(it also ran extremely hot)

The DI-624 handles high traffic loads very well from my experience. Zero lock ups so far.(6 weeks use) It has a good array of security features. I got one after a friend of mine recommended it.

PCJ

strange. I heard that the SMC was a great router, especially it's security features.
If you want to be safe, go netgear.

Low Roller

I liked the SMC's security features, it has just about everything you could possibly want.

The problem I had was lockups with high traffic.(shh...I've been known to share my conntction at times) :twisted:

FWIW, I tried a Netgear router(non wireless, I had a wireless AP then) about a year ago and it too would lock up at times when it had high traffic with many users. The SMC locked up much more often. With this new dlink, no lockups so far.

muisejt

I've had good experiences with D-Link and so-so with SMC (wireless router worked good but the PCMCIA card was crap).

PinchyCM

linksys wrt54g, there's some fantastic firmware out for it, since it's linux based.