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    Recommendations?? Wireless Router + ?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by MTHall51, Aug 6, 2008.

  1. MTHall51

    MTHall51 Notebook Evangelist

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    When I finally do get my laptop what I want to do is turn on the Desktop which is connected to cable internet (Motorolla Surf Modem), then set the laptop up in another room and still get on Internet with it as well.
    Don't know why for sure, but apparently I don't have best possible situation so want something that will do a really good job within a distance of about 60 - 80 feet from the desktop.

    Any advice on make and model, other than Linksys? I want to avoid Linksys since I just finished getting 2 defective new Linksys wired routers in less than two months.
     
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    benbeck08 CCNA/A+ In Progress

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    I got a dlink 615 from office max for 45 bux and it works great.....
     
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    MTHall51 Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks. Sounds good. Good price too.
     
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    houstoned Yoga Pants Connoisseur.

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    nice pick up.
    how's yur connection speeds and range? and how are u enjoyin the m1530 so far?

    most ppl have had alot of success with the dlink dir-655 and linksys wrt600n. heard nothin but good things about these 2 routers.

    i, personally, have a linksys wrt350n with DD-WRT v24 reflash. i get a solid 130mbps throughout my house (2 story townhouse).

    what wireless network card does yur laptop have?
     
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    benbeck08 CCNA/A+ In Progress

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    i really like my 1530 and i dont have real fast internet but i get the same download speeds whether im hardwired or wireless through the router (300ish kb/s) and the range is great......5 bars everywhere
     
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