wanna upgrade my wireless network

[Inspector Jihad]

i'm using 802.11b and would like to upgrade altho i'm happy with the performance but if there were some good deals i wouldnt mind upgrading...now my question is, should i got to 'g' or are there some newer standards coming soon that i should wait for? what are these new stds and how long till they are here? Thanks for any input.

 

[PCHPlayer]

There are lots of good deals on wireless routers. You can get a vanilla G router for $20 after rebates. I would not spend the extra money on the "speed booster" or ultra versions of G unless you are doing alot of files transfers on your LAN. I just upgraded my access point a from D-Link B, to a Netgear G for $30 (no rebate). If you have money buring a hole in your pocket you could go with one of the pre-N routers. Though I have read where N is having problems in committee.

 

[JackMDS]

There are 802.11g Routers that goes bellow $20 and similar prices for cards.

Example for an Excellent Card for $16 after rebate).

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=184369

I.e. spend $30-$40 (after rebates) and do not worry about the future since the pre future currently starts with more than $250.

In general: http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Hardware.html

:sun:

 

[ktwebb]

6 months a the very least before .11n is ratified/certified, and that is very optimistic. Unless your wireless environment is very difficult and MIMO would help shotty coverage then just get yourself .11g gear.

 

[Inspector Jihad]

yeha, im gonna stick with g...b is fast enough, but i think im gonna slowly upgrade to g