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Old 03-08-2006, 07:49 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Okay, I'm new the whole home networking thing and I'd like to set mine up. I've got a few questions (search function let me down on this one)

I'm looking at wireless routers (Linksys just for the simple fact that I have a Linksys modem and I'm happy with it) and they make 15 different broadband wireless G routers. What makes the $120 model better than the $70 model better than the $50?
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Old 03-08-2006, 03:43 PM   #2 (permalink)
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pretty much features and brand names. give links and/or model numbers and we can take a look at them.

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Stick with Linksys. I've had a few wired routers and they are the best I've used...

I'm not sure what's better without actually seeing the different models, but I feel quite sure even the cheapest one would be fine.
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Okay, I'm new the whole home networking thing and I'd like to set mine up. I've got a few questions (search function let me down on this one)

I'm looking at wireless routers (Linksys just for the simple fact that I have a Linksys modem and I'm happy with it) and they make 15 different broadband wireless G routers. What makes the $120 model better than the $70 model better than the $50?
Get Linksys Wireless G Router Model : WRT54GS (comes with the speed booster and its less than 100 bucks).. I'm using it for more than a year now,, without any problems and speed/range is GREAT
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