I'm looking for a wireless router and would appreciate any recommendations. My current set-up is this:
Beige G3 desktop with OS 9.2 > ethernet cable to > Sasktel supplied high-speed (lite) modem to> phone line.
I'd like a wireless connection so my powerbook can access the internet and maybe share some files with the G3.
Any recommendations for a plug in and go, no-brainer (cause that's the kind of guy I am) kind of set up? What kind of configuring to these things need?
Have to say I love my AirPort, thought I've had great success with Linksys wireless routers I've setup for clients. Easy to setup, stable and reliable they also offer an 800# support line should you need?
They are all relatively easy to use, and I use a NetGear MR814 v2, just install in the chain you have between the computers and the modem, and a minute or so of set-up (most of which is reading the instructions on the side *if* you get lost).
Near all routers come with a card or piece of paper that tells you the information needed to enter on the router to connect to your ISP, but many don't even need that info.
I have an airport because it has the USB printer port. I would have probably gotten a Netgear or Linksys if it had one or if I didn't need the printer port.
I don't have much experience with other routers, but really like my Netgear MR814. Check out my review of it at epinions.com. I go into some details you may be interested in:
My wireless is a sordid mix of refrence boards and prototype crap, but the D-Link 614+ seems pretty good, I have set a few people up with it.
Airport was pretty good in 1999 when wireless was still pretty unreliable or complicated. But today Airport is no better or worse than anything else from a good brand.
The D-Link gear has a nice Texas Instruments chipset and insane range. It's also only about $120.
there is some really cheap SMC stuff, but it's junk and not good for much unless you live in a one room apartment and a small one at that.
I have a Belkin 54g wireless router, it's wonderful!
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