600m with intel 2100 - router choice?

Question

Hi i am completely stumped as to what type of router i should get to work with my 600m, so that i can utilize the wireless modem.

Any suggestions?

Also how far from the modem do most routers allow you to get?

And also my roommates that have desktops would like to be able to connect at the same time - right now i am hogging the normal modem?

Thanks for helping a clueless girl.

jmwills · Answer

Okay, there is no such thing as a wireless modem, you can have a dual system wchich contain both a modem and a router but a modem will either be hard wired to a DSL or cable connection and a router would then physically connect to the modem therby giving you wireless capability.

I always recommend Linksys products for my customers but Netgear has a slick feature that will send you an e-mail if your router gets port scanned. If you not as paranoid as me about security, then either would be fine.

www.homenethelp.com

http://service.dell.com/dell/topic/1,,33732+30+26124,00.html

jer122 · Answer

I got a linksys 802.11 b router Works great Easy setup Just look for the one at best buy with the Centrino approved logo on it

jmwills · Answer

I wouldn't push it beyond 100 ft but it all depends on what the line of sight is.  If you have no obstuctions in your path, I seen 802.11b routers extend to about 200 yaard on a clear line of sight.

jmwills · Answer

I wouldn't push it beyond 100 ft but it all depends on what the line of sight is.  If you have no obstuctions in your path, I seen 802.11b routers extend to about 200 yards on a clear line of sight.

liltrouble222 · Answer

thanks. i will go check it out. also, how far away from the router can you get on the wireless routers? when it says range - how far does that mean?

thanks again and i will go to best buy and check it out.

XxPiNoYxX · Answer

cool. i have a 600m and a 2100 card too. if your on a network dont get a 802.11B based router. get a G router. i have a Netgear Wireless MR814v2 router which is 802.11B based and its slow. it takes a long time to transfer files to other computers and its range is really that good. if i were you i would get a Super G based router from Netgear. NEtgear is the best. no security flaws like linksys. i have just orderd this router from amazon a few minutes ago. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/stores/detail/-/electronics/B0002CWPR2/002-4839363-7119256 its a netgear. super G router with Type II PCMIA which means you can connect to 802.11B/G/Super G networks and get up to 108MB/s data transfer speeds on your network. really cheap too. original price is $200+ and even more if you buy the router and PCMIA card seperately.

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