Wireless Internet Router for £35 delivered- Can you beat it?

trevbob

Ok just got telewest broadband installed & need to get a linksys router as they are supported by work

I assume this one will work:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Linksys-WRT54G-UK-Wireless-G-54MBPS-Broadband/dp/B00008DOYO/ref=pd_sbs_ce_4/026-4754223-6646032


But what about this one - somewhat confusing with similar model names but this appears a better model?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Linksys-WRT54GS-UK-Wireless-G-Broadband-SpeedBooster/dp/tech-data/B0002LHXB6/ref=de_a_smtd/026-4754223-6646032

Don't really care about the price difference

thanks from a tech ignoramus

espresso

trevbob wrote:

Ok just got telewest broadband installed & need to get a linksys router as they are supported by work

I assume this one will work:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Linksys-WRT54G-UK-Wireless-G-54MBPS-Broadband/dp/B00008DOYO/ref=pd_sbs_ce_4/026-4754223-6646032


But what about this one - somewhat confusing with similar model names but this appears a better model?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Linksys-WRT54GS-UK-Wireless-G-Broadband-SpeedBooster/dp/tech-data/B0002LHXB6/ref=de_a_smtd/026-4754223-6646032

Don't really care about the price difference

thanks from a tech ignoramus

You don't need to use Linksys if you don't want to. The first one operates at a maximum speed of 54Mbs and the second one 125Mbs but only if you use a compatible adaptor at the PC end. i.e. if you have WiFi built in, it will only work at 54Mbs anyway.

superscaper

espresso wrote:

You don't need to use Linksys if you don't want to. The first one operates at a maximum speed of 54Mbs and the second one 125Mbs but only if you use a compatible adaptor at the PC end. i.e. if you have WiFi built in, it will only work at 54Mbs anyway.

Very true, between two wireless devices it's the slower and shorter range of the devices that dictates speed and range. Similarly and specific technologies such as MIMO will only be effective with both devices having that particular technology. But most of these standards are independant of specific manufacturer and so you should be able to "mix n match" for cheapest devices etc.

Lopo

small tip:- Never buy the non-standard speed booster type featured branded kit...they become problematic when you add differing branded wireless devices later on.

jampton

djm49000 wrote:

I install wifi kit. Avoid the Linksys kit if a long range is required, as they do not come supplied with an external aerial. Consequently, their range is poor. Netgear & Buffalo wifi kit is much better for transmission range.

Eh ? my linksys router doesn't come with an external aerial - it comes with two !

http://www.broadbandstuff.co.uk/advanced_search_result.php?keyword=wrt54g&gclid=CPOx3c3ZnooCFTwHQgoduyxOmQ

Debs_2-2

markd77 wrote:

I was told by Telewest tonight (Weds 7 Feb) that the free router offer has now finished. Apparently it was only open to people upgrading their broadband in December and January and they now don't have any routers left to send out.

If someone knows different please shout but this is what I was told tonight.

I received a call from them on Tuesday 6 February, as obviously they had been informed by BT that I was leaving them, offering me line rental, broadband etc. for £19.95 (see post on page 3) Although they did not offer wireless broadband, when I enquired about it I was offered £60 cashback to purchase one myself. Hope this helps.

foxyuk

mr-mixalot wrote:

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I say try Ebay, bargains to be had

On 2 occassions I have picked up a Netgear WGT624 108Mps router and the Netgear USB key both for under £50 delivered, they also come with a years warranty

This is one of the best routers for cable customers and setup is easy peasy

you on ntl?

retepetsir

I have the Linksys ADSL2 Wireless Router, thoroughly recommended, it's worked perfectly for me!

sondheimsoc

Ironically my Belkin wireless router died the other day and I spent ages trying to decide whether to leave NTL (which was costing me £43 for phone and Broadband). When I realised that I was now on Virgin Media, I phoned them this morning and they have given me the package for £18 for 3 months and told me to ring again then when they will do another deal (they're only able to give 3 months at a time at the moment).
So (before I saw this thread) I went off to Maplin's and, seeking advice, was sold a Linksys Wirelsss - G network kit for £39.99 which will be fitted tonight. The package includes a laptop card.
Lynne

whaleshome2

Morgan Computers has a Linksys Wireless-G ADSL Modem Router for £29.36.

http://www.morgancomputers.co.uk/shop/detail.asp?ProductID=3546&CategoryID=99&SubCategoryID=

Details:

• Linksys Wireless-G ADSL gateway with Speedbooster, WAG54GS-UK
• Built-in ADSL Modem, Compatible ADSL2+ Broadband - up to 25Mbps
• 802.11B/G Wireless standards - up to 125Mbps using Speedbooster
• 4 x 10/100 Ethernet ports, built-in firewall & security settings