Wifi Router or Access Point for Cable Modem

[mysgies]

I have the broadband access at home though Cable Modem Fixed.

I am looking to have Wifi Network at home, So my question is do I need a Router or Access Point (Do A Router also works as an access point (Looks alike) )

Any opnion on

Zyxel Prestige 660HW-T1 802.11g 54Mbps Wireless 4 x 10/100 ADSL Modem/Router

 

[silverdj]

Since you want wireless, you will need to get the wireless router. You would really only need the AP if you have a bigger house that your signal strength weakens in parts of it. The AP is for like range expansion.

 

[vorgusa]

well a Access point is just a device that sends the network wirelessly.. the wireless router has an access point built in, if you already have a router then you can get an access point to hook up to it, but if you do not you should really get a wireless router so you will have NAT and Firewall protection.

 

[JackMDS]

The pages below were written a while ago. Ignore the prices and the Hardware recommendations that is mentioned in the first 3 links, stick to the principles.[/i]

Link to: AnandTech - FAQ. Basic Options for Internet Connection Sharing

Link to: AnandTech - FAQ. Hubs, routers, switches, DSL, LANs, WANs...?

Link to: AnandTech - FAQ. What do I need for wireless Networking?

The whole thing should look like this.

http://www.ezlan.net/network/router.jpg

Link to: Windows Network - Installing & Sharing.

About Wireless.

Link to: Wireless What Should I Get?

Configure and secure the Wireless.

Link to: Wireless - Basic Configuration.

Link to: Wireless Security for the Home User.

 

[ktwebb]

In your scenario, the bottom line in which to choose, Dedicated AP or AP/Router combo (All wireless routers are AP/Router combo's) is, do you have more than one machine that needs interent access. If so, or if you plan on adding nodes, then a Rouer/AP combo would be the choice. If you have a single laptop and you never plan on ever having anything but that one workstation, then an AP would do fine. Very few people would choose the latter. If for nothing else, Router/AP combo's are typically less expensive than dedicated AP's. But most also have more than one box, or will eventually.

 

[Madwand1]

Originally posted by: mysgies
I have the broadband access at home though Cable Modem Fixed.
[...]
Any opnion on

Zyxel Prestige 660HW-T1 802.11g 54Mbps Wireless 4 x 10/100 ADSL Modem/Router

That's the wrong class of product for cable -- it has a DSL modem. Simpler non-modem devices such as the X-550 from the same vendor would be better suited where there's a cable modem.