Which router?

confusedmix

ok so can anyone suggest a good router with a built in modem with the n technology? and do i have to buy one of these adapter thingies for my pc or laptop?

(My pc only has the b/g technology and my laptop has the n aswell) does this make any difference to the router?

busenbust

(My pc only has the b/g technology and my laptop has the n aswell) does this make any difference to the router?

Take a look also at this thread

confusedmix

Thanks for the link busenbust.

and can anyone still recommend a router? please?

busenbust

confusedmix wrote: »

Thanks for the link busenbust.

and can anyone still recommend a router? please?

Well, let's just take a look at some of the choices available to you; have a read yourself and let us know what you think (all three come with built-in adsl modem).

http://www.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=461090

http://www.linksysbycisco.com/UK/en/products/WAG320N

http://www.netgear.co.uk/wireless_adslrouter_dg834g.php



[wireless router]

BillScarab

confusedmix wrote: »

ok so can anyone suggest a good router with a built in modem with the n technology? and do i have to buy one of these adapter thingies for my pc or laptop?

(My pc only has the b/g technology and my laptop has the n aswell) does this make any difference to the router?

You rlaptop has wireless N so that's fine. Personally i would have the desktop PC connected by an ethernet cable which will be more reliable, secure and much faster than wireless. If it is in a place where that is not convenient you could get an adapter for it or just use it withe wireless G standard which will connect fine to a wireless N router.

[Deleted User]

One thing to consider with n technology - it is available at frequencies of 5GHz and 2.4GHz. However, many routers only support 2.4GHz. It is much better to get one that offers both, as the 5GHz band contains very little interference compared to the 2.4GHz band. This results in a more reliable connection and a vast improvement in latency, especially if you have lots of neighbours with wireless networks. The signal strength shows up as slightly lower (because higher frequencies are absorbed by walls more easily), but the reduction in interference more than makes up for this to give a better connection (at least in my experience).

confusedmix

Ok sorry for the long delay have been working, anyway I have found this router can anybody tell me if it's good?

Netgear Wireless N Modem Router with USB Adapter Kit at £92.38

Thanks to anyone who can help

[Deleted User]

Can you give a link to it or a model number? Netgear is a large company and makes many different routers.

confusedmix

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Netgear-Wireless-Modem-Router-Adapter/dp/tech-data/B001EWU5F8/ref=de_a_smtd

I've pasted the link here but i can't see the model number anywhere

I've also seen this router, link,
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Netgear-Wireless-Router-USB-Adapter/dp/B001EWU7FG/ref=sr_1_25?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1265985958&sr=8-25#moreAboutThisProduct

Netgear Wireless N Router and USB Adapter Kit

Which one looks better?

[Deleted User]

The first one has a built-in modem, so it is more convenient. Neither are 5GHz. Do you play games? If you do, then you would be much better off with a 5GHz router. If not, it probably isn't particularly important if there isn't much interference - you can use this tool to see if there are many other wireless networks near you:
http://www.metageek.net/products/inssider

The router at the first link is available cheaper here:
http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Shop/ShopDetail.asp?ProductID=8210

Broadbandbuyer is a good shop for wireless routers.