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I ordered a Inspiron 1525

intel core 2 duo T7250 (2.0 GHz)

Windows Vista Premium

4GB

250GB SATA Hard Drive (5400 RPM)

Dell Wireless 1505 Wireless-N Mini-card,for Insp 1525

I need to know what wireless router to buy?

Also in this equation, I currently have an Inspiron 5150

512 RAM

and will use a Linksys compact wireless - G USB ADAPTOR

Will the G adaptor and the N in my new computer work ok with WHAT ROUTER?

The salesperson recommended the Netgear WNR834B RangeMax Next Router but honestly the reviews are scaring me.

What is the best router for BOTH of my computers?

Someone please help me make this decision b/c I do not know. It's important that I be able to use the linksys router that I just paid $70 for. So if I have to buy a G router to make sure thsi is compatible, will my new computer be compatible for if I buy an N router, will they both work?

Thanks so much:smileyhappy:

Message Edited by zoesmom37214 on 03-14-2008 10:03 PM

volcano11 · Answer

Your wireless-N card should be backward compatible with any wireless G router. There is not sense in buying an N router, as the computers that only have G adpaters will still only be able to connect at G speeds. Please read the other messages I have posted today on wireless N devices.

For example see the following threads:

http://www.dellcommunity.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=netwkint&message.id=27709

Steve

zoesmom37214 · Answer

Steve, thanks so much for your advice. I went to Circuit City today and bought a linksys WRT54GS and had no trouble setting it up. Already had the Linksys wireless adaptor (for when I travel) and set up was a breeze. My new computer won't be here for another week or so. I guess I just go into the Advisor and set up another laptop; I can handle that.

Next I need to find out how to print wirelessly.

I really appreciate your help and your articles!!

Michele

jmwills · Answer

As long as you can print thru a wired connection and the laptop/desktop can connect to the LAN thru a wireless connection, the process of "printing" is not different.

Connect the printer to a machine on the LAN that is always on. Install and "share" the printer.
Go to the wireless client and install a "network printer" using the host name of the machine it is connected to and the "shared" name you gave it.

For example:

You install an HP1000 printer (and give it that share name) to machine1 on your LAN. This printer would be seen on the network (LAN) as

\\machine1\hp1000

Install a network printer on other machines using the above "references" as a guideline.

Message Edited by jmwills on 03-17-2008 05:56 AM

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