Router Question

Bildo · Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2002 10:49 pm Post subject:

I am looking for a rounter. I have only one cable line to use. Does anyone have any suggestions of a good one? I also have access to a DSL line will one router work for both DSL and Cable? This will be used to run my server and also my com.

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hoaxie · Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2002 10:56 pm Post subject:

Many people use Netgear. I use a Linksys. We have 4 computers hooked up to it and everything works fine. We started out just using a hub until the HL server was added.

btw, I have DSL.

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Whybkuul · Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2002 11:01 pm Post subject:

I use a linksys 4-port router/switch. Works great, even though we only have 2 computers hooked to it-kind of a waste.. heh

Lil-Yugi · Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2002 11:03 pm Post subject:

I use a linksys 4 port, and netgear 4 port router. btw, I have cable :smile:

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Bildo · Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2002 11:07 pm Post subject:

How about wireless routers. How do they work? Has anyone ever used one. You see I have my server com, my TFC com, and my com in garage to run my music to my stereo, you know when you are out their working on the bikes and chillin with the dudes. So I screwed up when I built the garage and didn't run a cable line to it. So that is why I ask about the wireless.

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ToRaK · Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2002 11:10 pm Post subject:

I don't think a wireless router is the answer for gaming. Maybe in a few more years, but right now...it's not stable or quick enough to satisfy me. I use a D-Link router with a 16 port switch attached to it to provide for all my computers. Works great...stick with wires for now.

ToRaK

{edit}You COULD use a wireless bridge to connect your computer in garage to your wired network...but it'll cost you (probably 300$ more than running a wired network).{/edit}
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Bildo · Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2002 11:30 pm Post subject:

Has anyone ever heard of SpeedStream Router. Are they any good?

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DaKon · Ville Supporter Joined: 19 Feb 2002 Posts: 2342

Never use wireless for gaming.

I use a Cisco router/switcher hub to run my 2 diff ip domains.

Love It

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Pornstar · Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2002 11:57 pm Post subject:

I believe the SpeedStream is a DSL modem/brigdge is not what you need. I use a Netgear, because Linksys had issues at first, but I hear they fixed those.

hoaxie · Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2002 1:22 am Post subject:

Whatever you go with, make sure you DL the latest firmware from the manuhacturer's Web site before you do anything else. It may save you tons of hastle.

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FingerDemon · Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2002 3:18 pm Post subject:

I think most of the wireless routers have hard ports for wired connections as well as the access point wireless antenna. If you can find one that has that, you don't have to worry about the radio signal lag, but you can still have the wireless for the garage.

I have a (wired)4-port router an SMC barricade. It used to be one of the only four port NAT translation routers, but now there are several brands. I recommend checking out [url]http:www.dslreports.com[/url] for info on comparing routers for high speed access.

Good luck,

FingerDemon

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