wireless routers?

ucubed · 12-20-2009, 07:50 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, 07:54 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, 07:54 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, 10:14 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, 10:26 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.

12-20-2009, 07:50 PM	#1
ucubed Corona Cigars Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Location: Orlando/Gainesville Posts: 1,571 Trading: (15)	wireless routers? 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. __________________ All new Troop Support Auctions! What can you donate?

12-20-2009, 07:54 PM	#2
jledou Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jay Location: Kansas Posts: 2,224 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.

12-20-2009, 07:54 PM	#3
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

12-20-2009, 10:14 PM	#4
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, 10:26 PM	#5
jledou Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jay Location: Kansas Posts: 2,224 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.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode