PDA

View Full Version : I need to buy a new wireless router. Help!

jail warden
02-15-2008, 08:44 AM
Do I want one that has broadband? What does that do? What's the best one to get/best buy? I had a NetGear and it only lasted a little over a year, so I know I won't get that one again. Any info would be appreciated!
Sue G in PA
02-15-2008, 10:09 AM
We used it to connect 2 computers to our main one. We used the basic router (it worked fine) and used the external adaptors (the little ones that connect to the non-main computer(s) (does that make sense). Linksys has good customer support...trust me, I know b/c I spent HOURS on the phone w/ them!
Sunny
02-15-2008, 10:42 AM
I've had a linksys in the past. It worked fine for years, however, I had a hard time figuring out how to make it secure. In fact, even now, I notice that when I look for available WiFi when visiting family, it is usually a linksys that I can find unprotected!
We were told to use the 2WIRE wireless router by my neighbor who is in a WIFI business. It has great reviews and it links our printers and all computers without any trouble. It was a sinch to set up WEP too. In fact, 2WiRE has shown up on my "all" list often in many places, and then it always shows it is secure and therefore unavailable. If that matters to you, consider the 2WIRE.
jail warden
02-15-2008, 12:07 PM
It looks like I can only get them from a place such as Verizon, etc.

Thanks!
jail warden
02-15-2008, 12:09 PM
Did you have a problem? Will they only help you set up for so long? I was only able to have help within the 1st 30 days with my NetGear and so when I had my computer wiped clean I was on my own. That's part of my problem right now too. Thanks for all the info!
sdWTMer
02-15-2008, 12:10 PM
is a good, well known brand. We like ours and have password protected wifi.

HTH
jail warden
02-15-2008, 12:19 PM
I have same ?'s here. Thanks!
jail warden
02-15-2008, 01:32 PM
Or more answers?!
Sunny
02-20-2008, 04:20 PM
My provider offered it, Quest. I had to pay a portion, but it was a deal. Can you buy it from them too, and set it up with your own? I don't think they are specific..
Mrs Mungo
02-20-2008, 04:26 PM
I have a linksys and I didn't find it that hard to set up with password protection. I just carefully followed the directions.