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Wireless router questions

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How to pick 802.11X wireless router?

I have a laptop and a wireless ipod (type) that can connect to the internet (not a phone). I also have 2 networked computers via a hub/switch to my comcast modem at home.

If the laptop is 802.11b or d, etc does it work on 802.11g? I dont know what the ipod has, but are they downward compatible as well?

What is the -n I read people talking about?

Will basically ANY wireless router work?

Do they all have basic security so others cant run on my wifi?

How to connect the wireless router to a wired Lan system?

Any help is greatly appreciated.
 
Other here are far more knowledgeable than I, but I will try to help in the interim.

The laptop would be B and G. AFAIK, there is no D. Every wireless router I've ever set up or researched does both B and G. No worries there. As far as the Ipod, I am totally unfamiliar with handheld wireless devices so I can't say. However, my guess is that you are all set there too.

N is the latest standard. It's the successor to B and G. You often see it referred to as draft-N because the standards have not yet been settled upon by the entities that make these type of decisions. Some say they are a poor investment as once the standard is finalized, there is the possibility you may be left with a non-standard device. If you need to broadcast across large distances or through a lot of obstructions, draft-N may still be best for you. Hope this doesn't just confuse you more.

With the disclaimer above, yes any one will work.

Yes, they all have security features built in. The setup on these has become easier over time and they are rather simple to set up nowadays. At least in my opinion. YMMV.

Every wireless router I've seen has ports on the back for wired connections. Usually 4 for the type you need. (You don't need business class equipment I'm assuming.) Your Hub/Switch will most likely not be needed, but hang on to it because if you want to have more than 4 wired devices at a later date, you will already have the hardware you need.

I hope this helps.
 
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