Expanding my network - Opinions on Netgear products?

[Migroo]

Original problem solved - now onto the next one:

What is the quality of Netgear gear like? I like the look of their components I'm looking specifically at their 8 port 10/100 switch and a few PCI NICs to go with that.

Thanks

 

[Migroo]

No one?

The networking forum has helped me out in the past. I was hoping it would do so again

Please guys

 

[skeletal29]

i dont understand what the F**(&*( your trying to do but i suggestyou get a router/wireless ap combo...**some options are not there but it will work good for you because it can be wireless or wired.!

 

[Migroo]

Hehe, thanks for the suggestion. I'll try and explain what I'm tryin got do.

Our network as it is is just wireless at the moment. Our base station has cable/dsl plugged into it, so every wireless device has internet access. Follow me so far?

What I want to do, is add a NIC to my PC (which is connected to the 'net via it's wireless device) and share the connection to another PC (or mini-network if I get a hub) via Ethernet.

Follow me?

Thanks

 

[skimo]

does your wireless access point have any RJ-45 wired inputs? If not, it will be tough to link up with wired. I don't think you can go with standard NIC and ICS to get to the wireless, but am not sure. What is the brand/model of the wireless access point?

 

[Migroo]

My wired access point is made by Buffalo.

Yes, there is one RJ45 input for the wireless access point, that is where my cable modem plugs in.

I'll get the model info when I get home

Thanks for the reply.

 

[skeletal29]

ohh ok i get you know...

add the 10/100 nic to one of your system that has wireless and configure networking to allow users to connect and share internet....

so your gonna be like a "route" and thats it.

 

[Migroo]

So its possible?

Excellent. Exactly what I wanted to hear

I didnt want to go to the trouble of installing an Network, only for the 'route' to fail...

Many thanks skeletal.

Now - what are Netgear products like???

 

[Migroo]

bump.

Please someone - what is Nethear like - are the products good?

 

[reicherb]

I picked up a bunch of Netgear NICs awhile back FA310 and FA311 and have been happy with them. I also used a Netgear hub a few years ago.

This is at home though and I'm basically just sharing an Internet connection and some occasional files so I'm not stressing things much.

 

[Migroo]

Thats exactly what I plan to use my network for. Thanks for the confirmation

 

[ronmaagero]

The best I can help you with on this is that I have a colleague that swears by Netgear. I have used some of their hubs over the years with no problems. I have no specifics on the product you seek.
-Ron

 

[ronmaagero]

If I understand you correctly, you want to connect another 'network' or 'workgroup' connect to your PC NIC and share or rather route? the Internet access you already have on your PC NIC [the same NIC?] that is wireless? Sounds like you want to merge two networks; I've used two NICs in a server to bridge two Novell networks, but I have not seen that done with the same NIC. The LAN's were separate yet could share resources via authentication and the internal routing table of the Novell server. Two nets bridged, but yet separate. That help?
-Ron

 

[Migroo]

No, not using the same NIC

I am connected to the wireless network with a Wireless card. I plan to add a NIC to connect to my new sub-network. Get me now?

Thanks for the information - very valuable

 

[nightowl]

I have their 8 port switch and it works fine for me. I like it better than some since it has a metal case while othes are plastic. Other than that their switches are not much different than other manufacturers in the same price category in terms of performance and features.

 

[JackMDS]

There is no dramatic differences concerning small networks between the brand name equipment.

You can find info, and some reviews concerning many Switches here:

Hardware : Networking : Hubs & Switches.

BTW: If you are tapping wirelessly on someone else Internet connection, make sure that the bandwidth can support so many computers.

 

[Migroo]

Thanks for the replies!

Jack - its only at home. I'm looking to add another machine without having to buy another wireless card and PCI adapter... So I figured since one machine has onboard LAN, all I need to do is buy a NIC and a hub/switch or a NIC and a crossover cable.

Thanks guys. Thats enough recommendations for me!