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Need Freeper Help: Best Router
02/02/04
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Posted on 02/02/2004 11:13:32 AM PST by KevinDavis
I have dsl service and I like it. I would like to know what is the best router to use so I could connect my notebook to my dsl service. Basically what I'm looking for is the best wireless network router.
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KEYWORDS: dsl; router
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To: KevinDavis
I like the Linksys 802.11b wireless router, but the new 802.11g one is probably nicer.
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posted on
02/02/2004 11:14:23 AM PST
by
martin_fierro
(97.238 percent of all statistics are made up on the spot)
To: KevinDavis
I prefer anything 3Com, but asking that kind of question here is liable to get you as many responses as their are cooks in the kitchen :)
3Com is the best bet IMHO.
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posted on
02/02/2004 11:14:47 AM PST
by
Leatherneck_MT
(Good night Chesty, wherever you may be.)
To: martin_fierro
I have a Linksys 4-port Cable/DSL router. It works well for me.
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posted on
02/02/2004 11:15:39 AM PST
by
GigaDittos
(Bumper sticker: "Vote Democrat, it's easier than getting a job.")
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To: KevinDavis
Oh, and make sure your DSL modem is "Ethernet-ready".
I know that some DSL companies initially provided their non-broadband-sharing subscribers with modems whose connection could NOT be split via a router.
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posted on
02/02/2004 11:17:21 AM PST
by
martin_fierro
(97.238 percent of all statistics are made up on the spot)
To: KevinDavis
I have no idea what the best it, but I have a Linksys 'B' router like martin fierro mentioned (and a linksys PCMCIA card that came in the box with it). Once in a while we have to unplug it and plug it back in to make it start working again, but otherwise it's fine. Good signal reception all over the house.
I think you only need the 'G' type if you are planning on a lotr of heavy file-transferring and so on... 'B' speed is more than enough for merely sharing a broadband connection.
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posted on
02/02/2004 11:17:46 AM PST
by
Sloth
(It doesn't take 60 seats to control the Senate; it only takes 102 testicles.)
To: KevinDavis
Need Freeper Help: Best RouterMakita, Black and Decker, Craftsman. Oh you meant LAN stuff. oops, dunno.
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posted on
02/02/2004 11:19:46 AM PST
by
Professional Engineer
(Spirit/Opportunity~0.002acres of sovereign US territory~All Your Mars Are Belong To US)
To: KevinDavis
Black and Decker, and make sure you can change the bits.
;-)
Sorry Kevin, but I couldn't resist...
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posted on
02/02/2004 11:20:10 AM PST
by
Frank_Discussion
(May the wings of Liberty never lose a feather!)
To: KevinDavis
A Juniper M5 is a good router in a small format.
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posted on
02/02/2004 11:20:18 AM PST
by
tortoise
(All these moments lost in time, like tears in the rain.)
To: Professional Engineer
LOL!
Great minds, et al...
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posted on
02/02/2004 11:20:49 AM PST
by
Frank_Discussion
(May the wings of Liberty never lose a feather!)
To: GigaDittos
I have a Linksys 4-port Cable/DSL router. It works well for me.MegaDittos from here..
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posted on
02/02/2004 11:21:04 AM PST
by
tubebender
(Don't believe anything you hear and only half of what you see...)
To: martin_fierro
I believe it is. I had to put the dsl in my ethernet port. I could be wrong though.
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posted on
02/02/2004 11:21:09 AM PST
by
KevinDavis
(Let the meek inherit the Earth, the rest of us will explore the stars!)
To: KevinDavis
I have a 2hp Porter-Cable plunge router that serves my purposes pretty well. It's heavy duty enough to handle large tool heads with the 1/2 inch collet, but light enough for finer work with the 1/4 inch collet. I can't help you much with the computer stuff, though.
To: Professional Engineer
Lol . . . Right, I thought this thread was about woodworking!
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posted on
02/02/2004 11:21:33 AM PST
by
LibWhacker
(<a href="http://www.michaelmoore.com/">Miserable Failure</a>)
To: KevinDavis
Yeah, I think the "non-Ethernet-ready" ones used the USB port.
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posted on
02/02/2004 11:22:16 AM PST
by
martin_fierro
(97.238 percent of all statistics are made up on the spot)
To: KevinDavis
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posted on
02/02/2004 11:23:29 AM PST
by
Sabertooth
(Malcontent for Bush - 2004!)
To: KevinDavis
I’ve always liked the Speedmatic® 3 1/4 Peak HP Plunge Router by Porter-Cable
Model 7538
15 Amps, AC only
21,000 RPM with soft start
1/2" collet
Auto-release collet system ends "frozen" bits
Unique design pus bottom bearing closer to work fro minimum bit run-out and vibration
3" plunge range with fully enclosed springs
Depth rod, and 6 position stop turret
Precision machined aluminum motor housing & base
100% sealed ball bearings
Standard Equipment: Router motor, base, 1/2" collet #42950, collet wrenches #42596, and operating manual
Never connected one to a notebook before…
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posted on
02/02/2004 11:23:39 AM PST
by
thackney
(Life is Fragile, Handle with Prayer)
To: Sabertooth
posted on 02/02/2004 1:23:29 PM CST
Great minds think the same thing at the exact same time...
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posted on
02/02/2004 11:24:44 AM PST
by
thackney
(Life is Fragile, Handle with Prayer)
To: KevinDavis
I use the 802.11b and an 802.11g pcmcia card. I dont know which one it is but the laptop loses connection alot and we have to pull the card and reinsert it to get up again.
(and no, its not a powersaving feature)
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posted on
02/02/2004 11:24:55 AM PST
by
smith288
(If terrorist hate George W. Bush, then he has my vote!)
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