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    Help choosing provider/setup

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by JHird, Jun 9, 2008.

  1. JHird

    JHird Newbie

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    Hello, I am just renting a house for the first time and need internet. my area (Tacoma WA) has both Qwest and Comcast.

    For the summer all i need is the standard connection for 2 people, but when school starts i will need good internet for 6 computers.

    note also that only 1 bedroom and the living room have cable wired, the other 5 bedrooms do not.

    any thoughts? do's or don'ts? advice on which provider to use.

    advice is much appreciated.

    my knowledge of jargon is very low.
     
    JHird, Jun 9, 2008
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  2. blue68f100

    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Depending on usage you need to find if either one has limits. I know comcast blocks certain ports. So web servers are out on residential service. If you need uplink speed you need to check. The Comcast service I had several years ago had a pretty low uplink speed. I'm currently on Verizon FIOS.
     
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  3. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    I would say Comcast, and I would setup a modem and a router with wireless capabilities, this way everyone can connect to internet.

    Netgear is a good router :)
     
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  4. JHird

    JHird Newbie

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    what modems/routers should i use?
     
    JHird, Jun 10, 2008
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  5. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    The modem will be provided by Comcast so no need to get one, the router I like is Netgear, they have a variety depending how much you want to spend.
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 10, 2008
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  6. Fountainhead

    Fountainhead Notebook Deity

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    Yeah, the modem will come from your provider.

    For the router, my suggestion is to look over the reviews on newegg and concentrate on a few routers that have 4/5 egg reviews, then pick up one of those...whichever seems in your price range. DLink, Linksys, Netgear...they all have good routers in their lineup. But maybe a few stinkers too. That's where the Newegg reviews can help guide you.

    For the record, I use a DLink DIR-655. It's solid.
     
    Fountainhead, Jun 10, 2008
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  7. atbnet

    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    I would go with cable and a wireless router combo. I have a Linksys WRT54G but I would get a WRT54GL if I were to get another router.
     
    atbnet, Jun 10, 2008
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