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Best wireless router?

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Ryder401

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I currently have the BT Voyager 205 ADSL Router which I got free when I signed up to BT Yahoo! 2MB Broadband. I have computers in two rooms either end of the house and want both to be able to access the internet, which is the best wireless router to get????

I thinking on getting this is it the best?
 
I have the one you linked to - it is a good performer. There are faster ones, but the Netgear has performed flawlessly for over 6 months now. It is extremely easy to set up.
 
Originally posted by: Ryder401
Is connecting two PC up to the internet easy?

Can I connect both PC through USB rather than Ethernet?
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i thought you wanted to connnect them wirelessly. most usb cables aren't longer than 20ft anyway. on the other hand, ethernet cables can be much longer. it is also cheaper.
 
Originally posted by: Ryder401
Is connecting two PC up to the internet easy?

Can I connect both PC through USB rather than Ethernet?
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Ethernet? 😕 You either buy a wireless USB plug for the computers, or a PCI card... Yes, connecting is really a piece of cake since Service Pack 2...

 
All I have to do with the internet just now is a BT Voyager 205 ADSL router. The computers I'm talking about are a old computer that can't do much apart from web browsing and the PC I built last October.
 
The reason I'm wanting to connect them both to the internet via USB is I'm not sure if the Ethernet socket works on my PC for some reason
 
There's no way of connecting them wirelessly via the Ethernet port, it's either an SUB stick or a PCI card to build in... I'll look for good ones...

EDIT: What distance are they going to be away from your router? How many walls are between?
 
Someone has given the router a bad rating saying:

Shame the specification doesn't mention anywhere that this product requires you to already have an ETHERNET-based (not USB) adsl modem!

I have no idea about the rest of the product, just the product description and requirements is very weak.

What does this mean?
 
Hmm, the product reviews seem harsh about the router, however, I already set up three of 'em, and they worked flawlessly, even with hardware from different manufacturers and speeds... The web configuration interface is really easy to work with and to set up... Within 5 minutes I had a working connection.. They give you a manual that's very easy and clear...

BTW their speed indication isn't right, the "+" version is "only" 54Mbps instead of 108Mbps...
 
Originally posted by: Ryder401
Someone has given the router a bad rating saying:

Shame the specification doesn't mention anywhere that this product requires you to already have an ETHERNET-based (not USB) adsl modem!

I have no idea about the rest of the product, just the product description and requirements is very weak.

What does this mean?
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Yeah, obviously a stupid person, of course you need a modem... But I guess you wil lhave one, probably a black box with some lights...

 
Originally posted by: Wentelteefje
Originally posted by: Ryder401
Someone has given the router a bad rating saying:

Shame the specification doesn't mention anywhere that this product requires you to already have an ETHERNET-based (not USB) adsl modem!

I have no idea about the rest of the product, just the product description and requirements is very weak.

What does this mean?
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Yeah, obviously a stupid person, of course you need a modem... But I guess you wil lhave one, probably a black box with some lights...
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I've got the BT Voyager 205 ADSL Router but that is all
 
1) Connect the router to your modem (the ports are indicated)
2) Configure the router with the web based configuration wizard
3) Install one USB plug on your best computer (the one you built lately) and make sure it works (should be no problem, just installing the software, IF needed, works without as well sometimes, but better is to install it of course)
4) Look if you have a connection, surf a bit on the web to check (should be fine), if there are problems, reconfigure your router and try again
5) If all works great, connect the USB plug to the old pc and make sure it works there as well
 
Originally posted by: Ryder401
Originally posted by: Wentelteefje
Originally posted by: Ryder401
Someone has given the router a bad rating saying:

Shame the specification doesn't mention anywhere that this product requires you to already have an ETHERNET-based (not USB) adsl modem!

I have no idea about the rest of the product, just the product description and requirements is very weak.

What does this mean?
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Yeah, obviously a stupid person, of course you need a modem... But I guess you wil lhave one, probably a black box with some lights...
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I've got the BT Voyager 205 ADSL Router but that is all
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No black box? It could be that your modem is built-in, I'll look it up... Normally you have an external modem somewhere...
 
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