[access-uk] Re: Wireless Router Advice
- From: "Adrian Higginbotham" <adrian.higginbotham@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2006 17:59:10 +0100
Darren - if she already has an adsl connection then pressumably she already has
an adsl modem of some sort - in which case she could just buy a wireless access
point to plug in to that. This should work straight out of the box without
requiring her to do any set up as she would have to with a router. If starting
from scratch you wouldn't go down this route as modem lus access point isn't as
cheap as a router, but if she already has the modem then the additional cost is
less than buying a wireless router. That said if you look on Ebay you can pick
up router or access points for not dissimilar prices. I just paid about £25 for
an access point compared to £36 being the cheapest I could find a new one. I
got of got one for less probably but I'm in patient so went straight for a buy
it now option.
Adrian Higginbotham
Accessibility and inclusion adviser
British Educational Communications and Technology Agency - BECTA
Tel: Direct dial 024 7679 7333 - Internal extension #2287
Email: Adrian.Higginbotham@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Web: http://www.becta.org.uk/
BECTA, Millburn Hill Road, Science Park, Coventry, CV4 7JJ
-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Darran Ross
Sent: 19 September 2006 23:44
To: Access-UK
Subject: [access-uk] Wireless Router Advice
Hello List.
This is a request for help from my sister via you more knowledgeable lot on
this list.
She's after a basic wireless router to enable her use of one laptop around the
cottage. No bells and whistles, just a basic router that will serve her needs.
Oh, its ADSL through a BT line, if that's at all relevant!
The one below is going for £50 and we're wondering if you folks with wireless
router experience and knowledge would give it the thumbs up or not.
Any other recommendations would also be gratefully received.
Darran
Linksys Wireless-G ADSL Gateway with SpeedBooster is the all-in-one solution
for Internet connectivity. The ADSL2+ Modem function gives you a blazing fast
connection to the Internet, far faster than a dial-up, and without tying up
your phone line. Connect your computers to the Gateway via the built-in 4-port
10/100 Ethernet Switch to jump start your network. You can share files,
printers, hard drive space and other resources. Attach four PCs directly, or
connect more hubs and switches to create as big a network as you need. The
built-in Wireless-G (802.11g) ccess Point allows up to 32 wireless devices to
connect to your network without running cables through the building. In
standard Wireless-G (802.11g) mode, your devices can connect at an incredible
54Mbps. And with the new SpeedBooster technology enabled, your real-world
wireless network performance increases by up to 35 percent! Its also compatible
with Wireless-B (802.11b) devices, at 11Mbps.
The Gateways Router function ties it all together and lets your whole network
share that high-speed Internet connection.
ADSL2 802.11g Wireless LAN Router
Dimensions: 140 x 140 x 27 mm
Weight: 270 g
Password protected configuration for web access URL filtering, and keyword,
Java, ActiveX, Proxy, Cookie blocking IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3u,
IEEE 802.3, g.992.1 (g.dmt) Up to 54Mbps 4-port switch (integrated)
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