wireless router..

techguy

Hi Guys,
I want to get a wireless router but i'm not too sure which one.I know about the b/g classes and I want to get a G router...
I was looking at this one on komplett,
http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.asp?sku=306149&cks=PRL
and it seems like a good one..but is it?
My budget is €100, fairly close anyway..

Thanks,
Hakko

Karoma

Aye. 'tis the dogs..
You know that SpeedBooster is proprietary muck - you only get it if you have a compatible card. Otherwise it runs at the normal g speeds.. Still, this is more than sufficient - just saying it so you keep it in mind when deciding a wireless Network Interface Card (NIC)..
Also, keep in mind shipping;)

OMcGovern

I bought the cheaper LinkSys router without the SpeedBooster.
In fact, I'm the first reviewer of the product on the web page below.

http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.asp?sku=306148&cks=PRL

I had one connection problem to start with, which I documented in my review, but the fix I found worked perfectly. No problems since.

Looks like SpeedBooster only works with other LinkSys wireless cards which implement SpeedBooster.

I'm happy enough with the router. I rarely stray any further than downstairs from the router, but still get an "excellent" signal.
Just read up on wireless network security after you get the router working.
Ie.
Encryption settings,
MAC filtering ( only lets your laptop connect ),
don't broadcast SSID

regards,
Owen

techguy

I see, so SpeedBooster is the only extra feature..I have an Intel pro wireless 2200BG card in my laptop.. Where can I check compatability.
Also what kind of speeds should I be looking at with my current card and router and I was using SpeedBooster what would I get?
I checked the site in regards shipping and would I be right in saying that it will cost €10?

Another thing is, I am living in student accommodation and have net access in my room via the college network can I just set up the router and stick it in there to my my connection wireless or does it have to connect to a raw BB line..

Thanks..
Hakko

Karoma

"..with SpeedBooster incorporates the next generation of Wireless-G (802.11g) networking. SpeedBooster technology is a compatible add-on to standard Wireless-G, which increases "real-world" wireless network performance by up to 35%." ..so they say!
:rolleyes:

compatibility - google,or linksys.com, or linksysinfo.org :rolleyes:

Yes-depending on shipping method.

just plug it in..you may want to check with your college admin. staff first..

Mac daddy

hakko1872003 wrote:

I see, so SpeedBooster is the only extra feature..I have an Intel pro wireless 2200BG card in my laptop.. Where can I check compatability.

Won't make a difference all my nics are speedboosters its only when all your nics are speedbooster then you can see a difference - My connection is approx 112Mbps -
But my laptop dell 510m has a intel 2200BG in connects at 54mbps.

techguy

I see.. Dont think i'll bother with speedbooster, sure whats the point?

Mac daddy

The point is - IF all your nics are linksys speedboosters then its great - If they are not you would be better of with the normal version of it.