Airlink 101 Mimo XR 802.11g Wireless Router

Iluvpenguins · 09-01-2006, 04:44 PM

http://airlink101.com/products/ar525w.html

I need to know if this wireless router is any good.My dad brought in another computer into the house that requires us to need a router.I'm not a big fan of wireless things and even more,i hate wireless routers.But my dad insisted on getting one,so i need to know.Is this any good?

Trizoy · 09-01-2006, 05:06 PM

It would probably work, ok... A lot of people use the Linksys WRT54G and I believe it is easy to setup and use. It is only around $50! Go check it out...

wells · 09-01-2006, 11:35 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833124010
I agree with Trizoy... it would only be $15 more than the Airlink. Any particular reason you selected this one? I personally havent had personal experience with Airlink but Linksys would be one the best choices.

Iluvpenguins · 09-02-2006, 04:15 AM

I didn't select it,my dad insists on getting it,he's a budget kinda guy,i'll talk to him about it,and the linksys one is around 100 dollars here and i dont think my dad is interested in purchasing off the internet for something like this.

Trizoy · 09-02-2006, 06:24 AM

Wow 100.. Try out the airlink, and use the cat 5 to reduce errors. Come back if you have any problems...

Iluvpenguins · 09-02-2006, 07:27 AM

WorstBuy for the win?

**DCIScouts** · 09-02-2006, 07:44 AM

Whoa, the thing is that your dad bought the MIMO wireless G router. It's actually a little out of date now that the N routers have come out. Those are around $100+ dollars, or the MIMOs are probably about $100, reasonable price. As far as brand is concerned though, I would highly recommend a D-Link, Netgear or Linksys in general over the Airlink. Wireless routers are not a thing that you want to skimp on.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833150015
This is Netgear's MIMO router from Newegg. (I know it says RangeMax, but it's their MIMO)

However, if he wants to get sufficient range (I don't know how big it needs to be, but...) then here's some N format options:

From OfficeMax:
Standard G (should be good enough for most houses) D-Link on sale for $40:
http://www.officemax.com/max/solutio...OID=1611427602

Rangebooster G (kinda of a wierd unnecessary format) D-Link on sale for $50:
http://www.officemax.com/max/solutio...OID=1611427603

Rangebooster N (best coverage and speed, requires N cards to take advantage of better features...) D-Link on sale for $100:
http://www.officemax.com/max/solutio...OID=1611427599

Same items are on sale at Bestbuy, same prices:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1134699413821
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1134699413343
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1142298456685

The Linksys routers are a little more expensive, and are basically the same hardware...

Iluvpenguins · 09-02-2006, 07:52 AM

Well my dad ended up purchasing this,i'll give it a try though i'll take all of your thoughts a shot too,i'll see if it works or not...if not,then back to WorstBuy it goes.I am not a network guy,neither is my dad,so seeing as how it seems G's are "out dated" i dont trust it,but...the Linksys one at 100 bucks was a G too..so im not sure :/,i hardly saw any N routers int he flyer,but i can always check.

**DCIScouts** · 09-02-2006, 08:22 AM

I didn't see the Linksys N routers on sale at Bestbuy, but the D-Link one should be, I think they're probably the best out of them, Netgear and Linksys. Just don't have as well publicised of a name. That brand just sounds like crap to me... And G's aren't necessarity out-dated, but just older and cheaper to manufacture now, so an affordable way to do wireless for most people. But I must stress again that your dad bought a MIMO G router, which is newer (only about a year, year and a half old) than standard G, and more powerful, hence the higher price.

Iluvpenguins · 09-02-2006, 08:24 AM

What is MIMO?And what is the difference between G and N?

09-01-2006, 04:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
Iluvpenguins Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kitchener Ontario Posts: 1,293	Airlink 101 Mimo XR 802.11g Wireless Router http://airlink101.com/products/ar525w.html I need to know if this wireless router is any good.My dad brought in another computer into the house that requires us to need a router.I'm not a big fan of wireless things and even more,i hate wireless routers.But my dad insisted on getting one,so i need to know.Is this any good? __________________ My computer: Intel Core2Duo E6550 @ 3.01ghz Gigabyte P31-DS3L Patriot 2x1GB DDR2-800 @ 1032mhz EVGA GeForce 8800GTX Antec 500W w/32A on 12v rail WD 80GB HDD,WD 500GB HDD Ultra Aluminus Full Tower Case (Black Finish)

09-01-2006, 05:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
Trizoy VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mountain View, Ca Posts: 4,664	It would probably work, ok... A lot of people use the Linksys WRT54G and I believe it is easy to setup and use. It is only around $50! Go check it out... __________________ 01100110 01100001 01110010 01110100

09-02-2006, 04:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
Iluvpenguins Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kitchener Ontario Posts: 1,293	I didn't select it,my dad insists on getting it,he's a budget kinda guy,i'll talk to him about it,and the linksys one is around 100 dollars here and i dont think my dad is interested in purchasing off the internet for something like this. __________________ My computer: Intel Core2Duo E6550 @ 3.01ghz Gigabyte P31-DS3L Patriot 2x1GB DDR2-800 @ 1032mhz EVGA GeForce 8800GTX Antec 500W w/32A on 12v rail WD 80GB HDD,WD 500GB HDD Ultra Aluminus Full Tower Case (Black Finish)

09-02-2006, 06:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
Trizoy VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mountain View, Ca Posts: 4,664	Wow 100.. Try out the airlink, and use the cat 5 to reduce errors. Come back if you have any problems... __________________ 01100110 01100001 01110010 01110100

09-02-2006, 07:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
Iluvpenguins Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kitchener Ontario Posts: 1,293	WorstBuy for the win? __________________ My computer: Intel Core2Duo E6550 @ 3.01ghz Gigabyte P31-DS3L Patriot 2x1GB DDR2-800 @ 1032mhz EVGA GeForce 8800GTX Antec 500W w/32A on 12v rail WD 80GB HDD,WD 500GB HDD Ultra Aluminus Full Tower Case (Black Finish)

09-01-2006, 11:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
wells Bronze Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 45	http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833124010 I agree with Trizoy... it would only be $15 more than the Airlink. Any particular reason you selected this one? I personally havent had personal experience with Airlink but Linksys would be one the best choices.

09-02-2006, 07:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
DCIScouts Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Age: 26 Posts: 5,106	Whoa, the thing is that your dad bought the MIMO wireless G router. It's actually a little out of date now that the N routers have come out. Those are around $100+ dollars, or the MIMOs are probably about $100, reasonable price. As far as brand is concerned though, I would highly recommend a D-Link, Netgear or Linksys in general over the Airlink. Wireless routers are not a thing that you want to skimp on. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833150015 This is Netgear's MIMO router from Newegg. (I know it says RangeMax, but it's their MIMO) However, if he wants to get sufficient range (I don't know how big it needs to be, but...) then here's some N format options: From OfficeMax: Standard G (should be good enough for most houses) D-Link on sale for $40: http://www.officemax.com/max/solutio...OID=1611427602 Rangebooster G (kinda of a wierd unnecessary format) D-Link on sale for $50: http://www.officemax.com/max/solutio...OID=1611427603 Rangebooster N (best coverage and speed, requires N cards to take advantage of better features...) D-Link on sale for $100: http://www.officemax.com/max/solutio...OID=1611427599 Same items are on sale at Bestbuy, same prices: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1134699413821 http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1134699413343 http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1142298456685 The Linksys routers are a little more expensive, and are basically the same hardware... __________________ In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends. -Martin Luther King Jr. The most overlooked advantage to owning a computer is that if they foul up there's no law against wacking them around a little. -Joe Martin FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND :F@H Team 44358 Posting and you - CF Edition Cheers CF Last edited by DCIScouts; 09-02-2006 at 08:10 AM.

09-02-2006, 07:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
Iluvpenguins Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kitchener Ontario Posts: 1,293	Well my dad ended up purchasing this,i'll give it a try though i'll take all of your thoughts a shot too,i'll see if it works or not...if not,then back to WorstBuy it goes.I am not a network guy,neither is my dad,so seeing as how it seems G's are "out dated" i dont trust it,but...the Linksys one at 100 bucks was a G too..so im not sure :/,i hardly saw any N routers int he flyer,but i can always check. __________________ My computer: Intel Core2Duo E6550 @ 3.01ghz Gigabyte P31-DS3L Patriot 2x1GB DDR2-800 @ 1032mhz EVGA GeForce 8800GTX Antec 500W w/32A on 12v rail WD 80GB HDD,WD 500GB HDD Ultra Aluminus Full Tower Case (Black Finish)

09-02-2006, 08:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
DCIScouts Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Age: 26 Posts: 5,106	I didn't see the Linksys N routers on sale at Bestbuy, but the D-Link one should be, I think they're probably the best out of them, Netgear and Linksys. Just don't have as well publicised of a name. That brand just sounds like crap to me... And G's aren't necessarity out-dated, but just older and cheaper to manufacture now, so an affordable way to do wireless for most people. But I must stress again that your dad bought a MIMO G router, which is newer (only about a year, year and a half old) than standard G, and more powerful, hence the higher price. __________________ In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends. -Martin Luther King Jr. The most overlooked advantage to owning a computer is that if they foul up there's no law against wacking them around a little. -Joe Martin FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND :F@H Team 44358 Posting and you - CF Edition Cheers CF

09-02-2006, 08:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
Iluvpenguins Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kitchener Ontario Posts: 1,293	What is MIMO?And what is the difference between G and N? __________________ My computer: Intel Core2Duo E6550 @ 3.01ghz Gigabyte P31-DS3L Patriot 2x1GB DDR2-800 @ 1032mhz EVGA GeForce 8800GTX Antec 500W w/32A on 12v rail WD 80GB HDD,WD 500GB HDD Ultra Aluminus Full Tower Case (Black Finish)

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