>What ISP? DSL or cable? Wired or wireless? I have Cox Cable for an ISP and I would like wireless for at least two of the computers. >I've had very good luck with Linksys routers. Dlink routers are often cheaper. I have looked at PCMag and they say Linksys and Dlink are the best also. Amazon has a Dlink 615 N 4 port 10/100 switch 2 antennas, draft 802.11n for $50 includes shipping and taxes. Does that sound reasonable? Thanks. Vern > If your ISP offers a router or modem/router combo you might want to consider > it. > > > On Wed, Feb 3, 2010 at 9:04 PM, Vern<r60slash5@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > >> I have a WinXP desk top, a Win7 desktop and a Win7 laptop. >> >> I have no idea what I'm doing. Do I want one of these to be wired to the >> router? If so which one? >> >> Please keep routers in the under $100 range. >> >> > > > ========================= The list's FAQ's can be seen by sending an email to PCWorks-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with FAQ in the subject line. To unsubscribe, subscribe, set Digest or Vacation to on or off, go to //www.freelists.org/list/pcworks . You can also send an email to PCWorks-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with Unsubscribe in the subject line. Your member list settings can be found at //www.freelists.org/cgi-bin/lsg2.cgi/l=pcworks . Once logged in, you have access to numerous other email options. The list archives are located at //www.freelists.org/archives/pcworks/ . All email posted to the list will be placed there in the event anyone needs to look for previous posts. -zxdjhu-