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    Is this linksys router on ebay right for me?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by jamtheguitarman, Jan 13, 2006.

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    Linksys is not the easiest to set up. But the performance is great.
    I would reccomend a G router also since it's speed is 5 times as fast (download/transfer that is).
    I would maybe look at Netgear's G routers. They usually have really nice/cheap routers for under $40USD.

    But i would check my guide (sticky at the top of this forum). It has about 15 routers that gives a brief description about each one.
     
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    Are you sure your going to be fine with B? An extra $10 dollars can get you a little more than that. But that's a decent router of you choose that one.

    What are you going to be using the router for?
     
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    just playing poker, surfing the net, playing online games.
     
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    Alright, a B router is fine. Let me know of you find one you like, or have me find one for you.
     
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    I think the D-link i posted above looks like the best deal. even with the 9 pound completely outragous delivery charge.
     
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    Yeah, that is a little heavy. But it is still a good deal.

    Go for it! ;)
     
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    alright, thanks for your help. :)
     
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    Sigh....

    dosnt look like im getting that then. i keep getting an error when trying to pay for it. i tried to phone them but nothing seemed to happen when i dialed their number. it dosnt look good, i dont think i want to deal with them now.
     
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    Yeah that should be fine.
     
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