The Notebook Review forums were hosted by TechTarget, who shut down them down on January 31, 2022. This static read-only archive was pulled by NBR forum users between January 20 and January 31, 2022, in an effort to make sure that the valuable technical information that had been posted on the forums is preserved. For current discussions, many NBR forum users moved over to NotebookTalk.net after the shutdown.
Problems? See this thread at archive.org.

    Need a Router for the Inspiron 1520

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by megamontana, Sep 3, 2007.

  1. megamontana

    megamontana Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    42
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    I need a router basically to share internet with the home pc, we are in a two story house, laptop on second floor, pc in basement. I have taken a look at bestbuy routers and they vary in price from 50 - 250 but I dont know why as I am not a technical expert on routers and what they offer. For instance, what is the difference between a wireless G and a wireless N? If all i want is to share internet with the pc what one would you suggest.

    Take a look at my options here

    http://www.bestbuy.ca/search/searchresult.asp?logon=&langid=EN&search=KWS

    and I was leaning to the Linksey on sale for 50 dollars? It doesnt have a product number but you will see it in there.

    between dlink and linksey I guess I should stick with linksey but I read in here the new ones arent good.
     
    megamontana, Sep 3, 2007
    #1
  2. Waveblade

    Waveblade Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    72
    Messages:
    1,037
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    Linksys is probably your best bet. And get the G, since N is not compatible with most things so you won't be able to take advantage of it.
     
    Waveblade, Sep 3, 2007
    #2
  3. Reezin14

    Reezin14 Crimson Mantle Commander

    Reputations:
    365
    Messages:
    934
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    I second a Linksys router, n is compatible it just hasn't been ratified as of yet, I would still wait on it.
     
    Reezin14, Sep 3, 2007
    #3
  4. Apis

    Apis Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    19
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    Using a Linksys WRT54GS here, works excellently with the 802.11g laptops in the house. Easy setup as well. Don't forget to use WPA2 encryption.
     
    Apis, Sep 3, 2007
    #4
  5. megamontana

    megamontana Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    42
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    megamontana, Sep 3, 2007
    #5
  6. megamontana

    megamontana Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    42
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    megamontana, Sep 3, 2007
    #6
  7. Apis

    Apis Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    19
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    That first one is not wireless, so do not buy it if you want to use wireless.

    The GS model is built better than the G, and has some small but noticeable improvements/features. It's worth the extra money to get the GS over the G in my opinion.
     
    Apis, Sep 3, 2007
    #7
  8. megamontana

    megamontana Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    42
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    Thanks Apis, Reezin and Waveblade. The laptop should arrive tomorow, then I will go see if I can get the GS
     
    megamontana, Sep 3, 2007
    #8