Netgear GD834GT or Linksys...wireless

wolfman

As someone mentioned it will be a mixed bag of responses.

I'd watch out for the Netgear DG834GT and DG834G (version 2). Both use a different chipset to the standard DG834G (version 1) and can be problematic. Have a look on the Netgear forums and you'll see what I mean. My DG834GT is running ok now, but it didn't work perfectly out of the box.

I probably won't be buying a Netgear for quite some time again. I'd most likely go for a Belkin, or another Draytek.

LionKing

Thanks for your opinions...mixed bag! I willcheck out the netgear forum. I think i will go for PCMCIA connection as opposed to USB for the laptop as it appears to be more reliable. Please advise if you disagree.

timelord_4

Netgear=Never!

Go for something easy like the Linksys WRT54G, underpinned by Cisco.

We use these at work all the time, cheap and reliable.

albertross_2

I think they may have made their purchasing decision by now. Nothing wrong with Netgear kit.

Marty999

I'm very happy with my Linksys!

netdumdum

Avoid Linksys at all costs, I have used a number of wireless routers and I recommend Buffalo.

Katha_Kitty

re Buffalo most of them use the same boardcom board as the linksys ones.

Katha_Kitty

LionKing wrote: »

Hi,

Looking to go for wireless router and connection device for my laptop. Have had mixed comments regarding Negear and Linksys.

Which would you guys recommend? Also. is it better to go for USB or PCMCIA WiFi enablementt for the laptop?

Thanks

PCMIA but watch out for dell as they dont have PCMIA cards they use the useless express crad format

netdumdum

Katha_Kitty wrote: »

re Buffalo most of them use the same boardcom board as the linksys ones.

That may be but they still work a darn sight better!