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    HP People HELP!!!!:)

    Discussion in 'HP' started by vlk, Oct 6, 2004.

  1. vlk

    vlk Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,

    I know its off the topic, since its not about HP notebook, but this forum is so big if you compare it to Networking forum,so maybe somebody will have an answer. I don't know much about wireless network, and I am looking to buy a wirless router. Help me please. Which wireless rounter is better U.S. Robotics / USR8054 / 108Mbps / 802.11g or D-Link / AirPlus / DI-524 / 54Mbps / 802.11g /, or Netgear Model WGR614? Anyone had experienced any of those?

    thanks


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    brianstretch Notebook Virtuoso

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    Since your notebook has a Broadcom wireless card, I'd go with the Linksys router that has Broadcom Speedbooster.
     
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  3. vlk

    vlk Notebook Consultant

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    What will the speed booster do, USR can support up to 125 mbps? Also, Linkys little bit expensive.



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    vlk Notebook Consultant

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    Do I need to update drivers for my wireless card? Where do I get them?

    Thanks

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    I'm not familiar with the USR router, I don't know what wireless chip it's using.

    Newer wireless card drivers are available on the HP support page for your notebook.
     
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    lunaticmad Newbie

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    Not sure about the others, but I'm extremely happy with my Netgear WGR614 4-port wireless router. $79.99 - $20.00 rebate. It was easy to set up - i'm new to wireless too- and i haven't had any problems at all. no dropped or interupted connection problems; although, i live in new york city and my apartment is small.

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    256MB + 512MB (Crucial)
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    jxtx Notebook Consultant

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    vlk,
    If you would like to learn more about the Broadcom family of products (including your HP WiFi adapter), check out www.54g.org. I have a Motorola WR850G (a Performance Enhanced version of this wireless router is available, WR850GP) and would highly recommend it. I have also been pleased with the Linksys WRT54G in my office (SpeedBooster is available on the WRT54GS), though the setup on my Motorola is clearer, in my opinion.

    Jeremy

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    vlk Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks for information. I am looking at motorola now. Oh yeah, and I found Netgear at circuitcity for 40$, haven't bought it yet.

    http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Netgear-Wireless-Router--WGR614-/sem/rpsm/oid/72888/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

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    vlk Notebook Consultant

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    So, on that web site....

    Do all those companies use Broadcom? Motorola, Belkin, Linkys, Microsoft, USR, Buffalo, Airlink?



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    Guys Thanks for Info!!! I got me Netgear WGR614v5, it works great and has good design :)

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    vlk, Oct 18, 2004
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