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ok i have 3 computers that i want to tie in, i am using a cable company
for my ip, and i use one computer for gaming so i want to leave that one wired in, but the other 2 i can use wireless, wich brand and how much would it run me? talked to one store and they told me 300.00 i cant afford that |
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Wow, $300??? A few years ago I bought a cheap wireless router for less
than 40 on ebay and a card for less than 20, we split the dsl between my roommate's desktop and my laptop. It was easy and worked fine. I didn't care about brand, just that both used the same spec (in my case it was 802.11b) On the other hand, Ebay can be a gamble, especially if you don't know what you are looking for... so can anyone else recommend a low cost reputable distributor? |
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http://www.buy.com/cat/wireless/10996.html?s_kwcid=&dcaid=17260
The linksys router is good, I like it. Wireless cards for your laptops are about 50 each, and for desktops probably around the same price...but I am assuming you are using laptops? But all in all, it'll be about $150 to $200 or so. |
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I like D-link and ebay for best deals snipe it out.
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Im a Belkin fan.
Had Belkin routers and cards for years. VEry reliable, very cheap and eBay is a perfect place to pick this stuff up. I dont think that you need 801.11g, 802.11b would do just as well, if the computers and dsl kit is on the same floor. But most stuff of 802.11b would be adequate for what you want - cheap too. |
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from having experience with isp's the router most supported by all isps is the linksys router. I grabbed my linksys with booster for under 70 bucks not to long ago.
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