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Recommend wireless router

  • 16-01-2011 7:26am
    #1
    mickmac76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 400 ✭✭


    Hi all

    Can anyone recommend me a wireless router that i can use with my laptop. My current router is wired only. I currently have broadband with a download speed of 6Mbps. Can a wireless modem handle these speeds?
    I know wireless is slower than wired but i live in an apartment with relativly thin walls so i'm hoping this won't be a problem.

    Mick.


Comments

  • #2
    gnolan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,501 ✭✭✭gnolan


    A new router won't have a problem handling 6Mbps. I've been using a Netgear for the past few years and, although its giving out on me at this stage, i have found it very good and straight-forward to manage.

    Other recommendations might be a linksys router (cisco). From personal experience i would advise staying away from Zyxel, if they are even sold anymore.

    I wouldn't worry too much about slower speeds with wireless. It won't be like: at 20m away you'll get your full 5.8Mbps, at 40m away you'll get 4.5Mbps etc. It'll be a case of either getting your full 5.8-6Mbps or not getting it.


  • #3
    Voodu Child
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,706 ✭✭✭Voodu Child


    A basic 802.11g wireless router should be more than enough to get full speed from a 6Mbps line.

    That doesnt mean you should only look at 802.11g routers, but basically don't worry about the speed and instead focus on value, reliability, other features, reviews etc.


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