wireless routers?

ucubed · 12-20-2009, 06:50 PM

I need to upgrade my wireless router, however I have a worry about what type say a wireless-g or an n, or even b for that matter. This is one area of electronics that I haven't been keeping up with and I would like some insight in this matter. Would they be compatible for my laptops around the house and if not how can I determine what I need.

jledou · 12-20-2009, 06:54 PM

Try to get N for the speed, you can check the box (of the router) for compatibility with G and B cards. To find out what your computer has in it you can check the web for "scan" sites belarc is one I have used. You can also look into the device manager to see what type you have.

Tuxguy · 12-20-2009, 06:54 PM

wireless G will work fine, around $55.00
wireless N is "newer" technology $75.00

Linksys is the most popular brand

ucubed · 12-20-2009, 09:14 PM

Ok so I have a b/g wireless card...would it be better to get a g dedicated wireless modem OR a dual band g/n wireless modem? Doing some research online true g/n compatible is very expensive where is a simulated g/n is just not as good.

jledou · 12-20-2009, 09:26 PM

Check the ads for a g that they have on sale for the holidays unless you are planning on doing some heavier gaming across it.

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jledou Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jay Location: Kansas Posts: 2,241 Trading: (27)	Re: wireless routers? Try to get N for the speed, you can check the box (of the router) for compatibility with G and B cards. To find out what your computer has in it you can check the web for "scan" sites belarc is one I have used. You can also look into the device manager to see what type you have.

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Tuxguy Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jason Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 752 Trading: (26)	Re: wireless routers? wireless G will work fine, around $55.00 wireless N is "newer" technology $75.00 Linksys is the most popular brand

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ucubed Corona Cigars Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Location: Orlando/Gainesville Posts: 1,571 Trading: (15)	Re: wireless routers? Ok so I have a b/g wireless card...would it be better to get a g dedicated wireless modem OR a dual band g/n wireless modem? Doing some research online true g/n compatible is very expensive where is a simulated g/n is just not as good. __________________ All new Troop Support Auctions! What can you donate?

12-20-2009, 09:26 PM	#5
jledou Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jay Location: Kansas Posts: 2,241 Trading: (27)	Re: wireless routers? Check the ads for a g that they have on sale for the holidays unless you are planning on doing some heavier gaming across it.