My First Wireless Internet

[razor5000]

Hello all I am planning my first wireless network

Can you all tell me if the following is ok?? (ASAP going to be ordering tonight or tomorrow)

D-Link DSL-904 ADSL Wireless Router
D-Link AirPlusG+ DWL-G122 USB Adapter
D-Link AirPlus DWL-G520+ Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless PCI Adapter

Thanks for any thoughts

razor

 

[Philippine Mango]

*it's wireless NETWORK, not internet....

 

[imported_Kensai]

There's wireless internet too though. I believe that WiMax is being tested. And those parts should be adequate. Of course there is better but you'll have to pay a premium for em, unless you hitch onto the rebate train.

 

[razor5000]

Just want to make sure they will work together with few problems, as I've only got a day or two to setup it up

 

[airfoil]

Looks good to me.

The one consideration is perhaps brand, you could look at Linksys & Netgear as well.

 

[airfoil]

Oh, and by the way, all your links are to Asus products (says Dlink).

 

[razor5000]

I've all ways used D-Link and had no problems with them

Originally posted by: airfoil
Oh, and by the way, all your links are to Asus products (says Dlink).

You need to scroll down the page

 

[veggz]

I'm using D-Link for my wireless network, but I don't have much experience with other brands so I can't comment much on how they compare. I can say that I am satisfied- never had any issues with connectivity. However, I have had to RMA twice due to firmware upgrade failures. So if you decide to go with D-Link, I would strongly advise against trying to upgrade to the newest FW (I tried it once, the thing crapped out, then 3 months later I stupidly decided to try it again). Tech support is hopelessly unhelpful, but this has been the case with most I have dealt with.

 

[razor5000]

Originally posted by: veggz
I'm using D-Link for my wireless network, but I don't have much experience with other brands so I can't comment much on how they compare. I can say that I am satisfied- never had any issues with connectivity. However, I have had to RMA twice due to firmware upgrade failures. So if you decide to go with D-Link, I would strongly advise against trying to upgrade to the newest FW (I tried it once, the thing crapped out, then 3 months later I stupidly decided to try it again). Tech support is hopelessly unhelpful, but this has been the case with most I have dealt with.

Thanks for that info, I as have you only had expreience with D-Link and have had very few problems so hopefully the wireless kit will be the same

 

[fireontheway]

I have had both D-Link and Linksys,never had a problem.I also upgraded D-Link router firmware with no problems.

 

[ActuaryTm]

Would be a bit easier to offer advice if some explanation of your current and/or proposed network topology were given.

 

[razor5000]

Originally posted by: ActuaryTm
Would be a bit easier to offer advice if some explanation of your current and/or proposed network topology were given.

Sorry...

At the moment I have a D-Link 5 port switch connecting 5 PCs, I want to add my 2Mb connection to the 5 computers and yes I know I could do it via a wired Router. I am not because in the near future I will be buying a laptop and don't want to be constricted to a wire. So I want this wireless network to share my internet connection to all these computers and the future laptop.

I only need the internet part shared as I won't be using the LAN part, as explained above.

Hope this helps

razor

 

[Philippine Mango]

Originally posted by: Kensai
There's wireless internet too though. I believe that WiMax is being tested. And those parts should be adequate. Of course there is better but you'll have to pay a premium for em, unless you hitch onto the rebate train.

Yes there IS but he then showed a list of WIFI enabled routers showing that he's not talking about *true wireless internet

 

[ActuaryTm]

Originally posted by: razor5000
At the moment I have a D-Link 5 port switch connecting 5 PCs, I want to add my 2Mb connection to the 5 computers and yes I know I could do it via a wired Router. I am not because in the near future I will be buying a laptop and don't want to be constricted to a wire. So I want this wireless network to share my internet connection to all these computers and the future laptop.

Hopefully you are aware that nearly all Wi-Fi routers are equipped with wired ports as well (no insult to your intelligence intended if you already know this). Would make use of as many wired connections as the topology and layout would permit, and avoid PCI/USB Wi-Fi for the stationary machines if at all possible (understandable if connectivity is needed in an alternate location not readily accessible with ethernet cable). Edit: in retrospect, failed to mention that if several "group" (2+ machines within a small area) locations are needed, a pair (or more, as requited) of WRT54G/GS routers with an alternate firmware in client or WDS mode function quite nicely, as they allow multiple wired ethernet connections at a given point with only a single wireless client connection - this often proves more inexpensive than adding wireless access to each client separately, and often yields better connection results as the WRT54x line is powered externally.

Wired connections will typically allow more throughput and stability than most wireless connection.

Also, you might consider just purchasing a decent Wi-Fi router now (personally, would suggest the WRT54G/GS, as they are near commercial level products), and couple it with the current switch for as many wired ports as may be required.

Chances are whatever mobile machine is purchased in the future will have 802.11g (or greater) integrated.

Originally posted by: razor5000
I only need the internet part shared as I won't be using the LAN part, as explained above.

I may be misunderstanding the intention of the above comment, but local connectivity (that is, connection to other local machines) will not play a significant role in Wi-Fi equipment selection.

 

[DanDaMan315]

Originally posted by: airfoil
Looks good to me.

The one consideration is perhaps brand, you could look at Linksys & Netgear as well.

Using a D-Link wired router and have had no problems with it, would recommend it to anyone.