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another wireless router question
I have a cable Modem, transfer speed ~2Mbps.
So, why would I need a base-station router that does say 54 Mbps? Even 11Mbps should be overkill. (right?) Am I missing something here?
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06-14-2005, 11:12 AM
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The newer models (ie G band) have better range and more security features than the old ones. Plus if you ever do any file sharing, you'll want the higher access speeds.
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06-14-2005, 11:16 AM
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Thanks Neil.
Any idea on how much better range? ...oh, and I'm still confused as to how the wide pipe helps, when has to funel thru the cable modem.
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06-14-2005, 11:35 AM
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Not to mention that on your own network, you want all the speed you can get. When I work in the garage, mp3s stream from my desktop to the old clunker in the garage. The pool deck has the same setup, but with a old laptop (portability). Eventually, video will do the same thing, but to the TV in the living room.
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06-14-2005, 11:47 AM
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AH
 cmpt to cmptr . . .that's why people want the extra speed.
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06-14-2005, 11:52 AM
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The wide pipe is helpful for local conncections. We often have 4 computers in the house plus the printer so transferring at high rates to each other and the printer helps.
The newer ones have better security features so you can limit access more securely.
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06-14-2005, 11:55 AM
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Make sure that whatever you buy supports WPA (Wireless Protected Access). WEP is useless. WEP is hackable within minutes with tools that can be easily downloaded off of the internet. WEP used to require lots of time and packets to hack, but not these days. If you don't have WPA you don't have wireless security.
More Wireless security info than you can shake a stick at written in a way a layman can understand. http://blogs.zdnet.com/Ou/
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06-14-2005, 12:17 PM
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Thanks guys.
I went out and (finally) bought a router. (and its working fine)
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