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May 25th, 2004 14:00
what do I really need?
Just got DSL and want to be wireless in my small home on my Inspiron 2650 and have the ability to connect to hotspots when out. What do I really need? Can I get by with the cheaper option of the Truemobile 2300 ($89) or do I need the Linksys Wireless G with Speed booster ($115).
Can I get by with the Wireless 135 mini pc notebook adapter (Dell/$39) or do I need the truemobile1300 PC card notebook adapter (Dell/$59) vs Linksys Wireless G adapter with speedbooster ($89).
I am looking for reasonably fast internet surfing/downloads (large files/video) on only one notebook computer.
Thanks
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volcano11
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May 25th, 2004 17:00
Unless you are going to be transferring large files between computers on your local network, you do not really need the faster and more expensive 802.11g devices. The maximum throughput you can expect from a dsl connection is about 2 Mbps. 802.11b has a maximum throughput of 11 Mbps, well in excess of anything you can expect for the internet connection. 802.11g and the speedboost will only be useful if you are transferring lots of large files between your computers.
Steve
justmeagain
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May 27th, 2004 01:00
Go with the Dell Truemobile router. The technology is basically the same as the Linksys (although it'll top out at 54Mbps) and you'll get lifetime phone support and one year parts replacement on the router through Dell, where as Linksys would take over tech support on their product.
As far as the wireless card goes, it depends on what you'll be doing with the system. If you take the system around a lot and put it in and out of a carrying case frequently, the PC card will be a hassle because it sticks out about a half an inch and will have to be removed each time you pack the system away. The 1300 Mini PCI will actually go in a door underneath the system, making it inconspicuous and just as effective.
justmeagain
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May 27th, 2004 01:00
Pardon the mistake... I meant the 1350 Mini PCI.
erbal
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May 27th, 2004 02:00
So,
Let me get this straight. All I need is a single router for my home networking?
I have two additional computers that I want to be able to access the internet with. Will a single router do the trick?
volcano11
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May 27th, 2004 03:00
A typical router can accomodate 256 similtaneous connections to a single IP address. Most wireless routers have 4 ethernet ports for wired connections and can accomodate 252 more wireless connections. If you need more wired connections you can add a hub and connect it to the router.
Steve