Wireless Router

[Kaius]

Alright, so i need to get a new wireless router because my old ones slowly dying. Can you tell me which out of these two is the fastest/best based on the specs. Cause it just goes in one ear and out the other when i read it :S

Belkin Wireless 54g ADSL Router -


Share your broadband ADSL connection wirelessly
Allows you to connect to ADSL internet access (through a telephone line) and share your high-speed connection, data files and network peripherals
Built-in modem
Compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g devices
Comes with Set-Up Wizard and latest wireless security features
Features advanced security including WPA Pre-Shared Key, WPA (Radius Server), 128-bit WEP and 64-bit encryption
Protects your network from outside intrusions by hackers using NAT and SPI firewalls


Manufacturer’s lifetime warranty and free technical support
Connect your wired and wireless desktop computers and laptops to your Belkin Wireless G modem router to share your broadband internet access. The modem router also lets your computers quickly and efficiently share large files, printers and hard drives. The advanced security protects connected computers from unwanted intruders. You can add up to 32 computers to your wireless network with additional desktop and laptop adaptors.

Linksys WAG320N -


ADSL modem router with Multi-Mode support: ADSL - T1.413 Issue 2, G. 992.1 (g.dmt), G.992.2 (G.Lite) ADSL 2 - G.992.3, G.992.3 Annex L , G.992.3 Annex M ADSL 2+ - G.992.5, G.992.5 Annex M DTAG U-R2 for Annex B ADSL over ISDN
Wall mountable
Industrial-strength wireless encryption WPA2™ to ensure security
Double the speed of G when used with Wi-Fi Certiied Draft 802.11n devices. Also works great with older G products
Complies with IEEE 802.11g and 802.11b standards, and compatible with some IEEE 802.11n draft 2.0 features
DHCP Server capability to assign IP addresses automatically
Denial of Service (DoS) prevention helps prevent Ping of Death, SYN Flood, Land Attack, and IP Spooing
Enhanced security management functions: Port Filtering, MAC and IP Address Filtering, DMZ Hosting, and NAT Technology


Enjoy fast wireless connectivity for your home or office. The Wireless-N Home ADSL2+ Modem Router has a built-in high-speed ADSL2+ Modem for a fast, “Always On” connection to the Internet. Wireless connections use Wireless-N technology for fast data transfers, and the four built-in 10/100 Ethernet ports supply high-speed connections to your wired devices.

Thanks in advance >.<

[Sith Lord 13]

What kind of wireless card do you have? Is it G or N?

[Kaius]

Far as i know i don't have a card. I have an Atheros wireless network adaptor if it means anything

[Sith Lord 13]

I mean in your laptop.

[Black or White]

Personally I would go for any wireless router with wireless N, the d-link one we have is this one:

http://www.dlink.co.uk/cs/Satellite?c=Product_C&childpagename=DLinkEurope-GB%2FDLProductCarousel&cid=1197379239385&p=1197318962342&packedargs=ParentPageID%3D1197318962321%26TopLevelPageProduct%3DConsumer%26local e%3D1195806691854%26packedargs%3DProductParentID%253D1195808621247&pagename=DLinkEurope-GB%2FDLWrapper

It hasnt had any problems at all and was really worth the money we paid for it. You could try searching on ebay as they tend to sell them new and cheaper than other computer shops.

It is the DIR-600

If it was betwen those two you mentioned I would go for the Linksys purely because it supports wireless N. It should be backwards compatible too.

The D-link one I mentioned is fully backwards compatible with wireless G so if your network card is either G or N it wont matter so much but at least in the future you will have a wireless N router for any newer gear you get :)

Theyre only around 17-20 quid.

[Kaius]

I mean in your laptop.

How would i find out which one i have exactly (Sorry im shit with wireless hardware >.<)

Personally I would go for any wireless router with wireless N, the d-link one we have is this one:

http://www.dlink.co.uk/cs/Satellite?c=Product_C&childpagename=DLinkEurope-GB%2FDLProductCarousel&cid=1197379239385&p=1197318962342&packedargs=ParentPageID%3D1197318962321%26TopLevelPageProduct%3DConsumer%26local e%3D1195806691854%26packedargs%3DProductParentID%253D1195808621247&pagename=DLinkEurope-GB%2FDLWrapper

It hasnt had any problems at all and was really worth the money we paid for it. You could try searching on ebay as they tend to sell them new and cheaper than other computer shops.

It is the DIR-600

If it was betwen those two you mentioned I would go for the Linksys purely because it supports wireless N. It should be backwards compatible too.

The D-link one I mentioned is fully backwards compatible with wireless G so if your network card is either G or N it wont matter so much but at least in the future you will have a wireless N router for any newer gear you get :)

Theyre only around 17-20 quid.

Thanks!

[Sith Lord 13]

How would i find out which one i have exactly (Sorry im shit with wireless hardware >.<)

Look up your laptop on line. Otherwise I'm not sure.


The reason I ask is that N connections are faster than G's. However to get an N connection requires both an N router and an N card. Buying the N router if you don't have an N card isn't as helpful. If they're about the same price, go with the N, this way, if you have an N card or upgrade to a computer with one, you'll be set.

[Black or White]

Im pretty sure it is this:

Control Panel > Device manager > Network Adapters > Right click the Atheros one and click properties > Advanced and I am sure it comes under that somewhere :)

[Kaius]

Ah! Ok, thank you :) I have a G one then

[Sith Lord 13]

Do you plan on getting a new laptop anytime soon?

[Kaius]

Nope, this one is pretty new in itself. All im looking for is a new router

[Black or White]

What about other users in your house, are they wireless or planning on going wireless? I still would go with a wireless N router that supports G either way :)

[Sith Lord 13]

Then the difference is minimal. I'd still get then n, but only if it's about the same price.

[Kaius]

Alright. Thanks for the help ^_^

[Sith Lord 13]

Alright. Thanks for the help ^_^

My pleasure.

Something else to point out- you can buy a n card for your laptop separately. It will really speed up your surfing if you get the n router.

[Kaius]

Alrighty thanks :)