Re: [PCWorks] Need recommendation for a router
- From: Vern <r60slash5@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: pcworks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:40:35 -0700
So perhaps this would be better?
<http://www.amazon.com/gp/r.html?R=2IUUDJQJ93AZH&C=1F8KWSPLZ2EF0&H=XAH2UB880VBUBEHEMRYFGAC0LAGA&T=C&U=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0014J07R2%2Fref%3Dpe_53930_14235320_pe_vfe_d8>
*Linksys by Cisco WRT54G2 Wireless-G Broadband Router*
<http://www.amazon.com/gp/r.html?R=2IUUDJQJ93AZH&C=1F8KWSPLZ2EF0&H=XAH2UB880VBUBEHEMRYFGAC0LAGA&T=C&U=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0014J07R2%2Fref%3Dpe_53930_14235320_pe_vfe_d8>
by Linksys
Average customer review:3.1
*List Price:* $66.99
*Price:* *$44.99*
*You Save:* $22.00 (33%)
It is 4 star whereas the Dlink is 3 star rated.
<http://www.amazon.com/gp/r.html?R=2IUUDJQJ93AZH&C=1F8KWSPLZ2EF0&H=WFHL9GPGVJTBVYLTBSJMUJ5S2HAA&T=C&U=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB000QD7B6W%2Fref%3Dpe_53930_14235320_pe_vfe_d1>
*D-Link Wireless DIR-615 N Router, 4-Port 10/100 Switch, 2 Antennas,
Draft 802.11n*
<http://www.amazon.com/gp/r.html?R=2IUUDJQJ93AZH&C=1F8KWSPLZ2EF0&H=WFHL9GPGVJTBVYLTBSJMUJ5S2HAA&T=C&U=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB000QD7B6W%2Fref%3Dpe_53930_14235320_pe_vfe_d1>
by D-Link
Average customer review:3.1
*List Price:* $74.99
*Price:* *$49.99*
*You Save:* $25.00 (33%)
On 2/4/2010 3:45 AM, Hugh Vandervoort wrote:
> Yes, although I admit to preferring Linksys.
>
>
> On Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 12:53 AM, Vern<r60slash5@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> >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?
>>>>
>
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