Computer people- I need a router-Updtd*- Another question

I need to get it tonight (so i haven't had any time to do any real research). We want a wireless router with at least 4 ports (perferably 5 if they exist). I really know nothing about routers, and was hoping you could tell me what i should look for, and any suggestions for specific ones.

We had a linksys 2-port (non-wireless) for the past few years and it just crapped out on us.

Thanks



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Even if the router is wireless, can you still hook something up to it that isn't wireless? (ex: the desktop would need to be plugged into it w/ a wire, but the laptop is wireless- would that work?)

Message edited 1/28/2008 1:25:28 PM.

Re: Computer people- I need a router

you can get a linsys wireless g router. they are great and if im not mistake i think they have more then one port in the back, Is this for a laptop or just home computers>?

Re: Computer people- I need a router

Stick with a linksys.

They are reliable, affordable and easy to manage.

You aren't going to find a 5+ port though - well, not in the same price range.

What's the 5th node? If it's a printer, just share it.

If you really want to go with something else - you can try the D-Link Xtreme N Gigabit Router (DIR-655) - it seems to be getting good reviews.

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I would also go with a Linksys. I've always liked them. Can you just get some wireless cards for some of the hardwired devices? All of the Linksys routers at BestBuy have only 4 ports. If you get a wireless card for some of the computers, you don't need a port.

Re: Computer people- I need a router

Thanks for the responses!

We're def going to stick with the Linksys, but i have another question.

Even if the router is wireless, can you still hook something up to it that isn't wireless? (ex: the desktop would need to be plugged into it w/ a wire, but the laptop is wireless- would that work?)

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oh- and turns out that 4 ports would be fine- i, apparently, cannot count.

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Re: Computer people- I need a router-Updtd*- Another question

Posted by neenie

Posted by Blazesyth

Posted by neenie

Thanks for the responses!

We're def going to stick with the Linksys, but i have another question.

Even if the router is wireless, can you still hook something up to it that isn't wireless? (ex: the desktop would need to be plugged into it w/ a wire, but the laptop is wireless- would that work?)

Yes. Most wireless routers have a couple of ports on them for non-wireless devices.

Thank you!

Re: Computer people- I need a router-Updtd*- Another question

I have a linksys wireless router. My laptop connects wirelessly, and my two desktops connect with a wire. There's no problem having a mix of wired and wireless.