Good Dual Modem/Router?
chisue
4 years ago
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RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N router
Comments (4)I agree with Mike. You can't tell in advance how far a particular router will reach. It just depends on placement and what kinds of materials it has to go through. I had a router in an upstairs closet that I could get a good signal from when I was 150' away in my greenhouse, but it couldn't reach another location in my house that was about 40' away. I routinely detect wireless signals from my neighbors who are hundreds of feet away. You will probably have your best chance of success with an N-type router, like the one you have. One other thing: If you have an existing computer that already has a wireless card in it, see if it connects up to your new router without putting in a new card. Many routers are "backwards-compatible" and will work just fine with older cards. My new N-router does precisely that with my computers (which range in age from 9 years old to less than a year old)....See MoreWireless modem requires wire ... ?
Comments (6)Yes you absolutely can still connect the pc by use of the ethernet cable from the router and use the laptop wirelessly, that is how most usually do it since the desktop stays put. Mine is that way I have my router and cable modem on the end of my desk so easy access from there to my desktop computers so they are all connected by wire, my netbook and laptop are wireless, but even they can be connected by the ethernet cable should you need to. Before I had my wireless router I had a 25ft ethernet cable that ran from my desk on the baseboard to my recliner where I use my netbook. I buy a lot of my electronics from newegg and they do offer good prices and quick shipping. I also use buy.com quite a bit. You may want to check some of those in comparison to your local store. Also if you have a walmart check there they usually carry these kinds of items and for less. I got my wireless linksys router there. On the usb cards some come with a cord on them so the usb device can be moved around some on the desk which will help with reception sometimes. feel free to ask all you need we will try to answer. I too prefer to buy the same brands when possible it just helps sometimes for compatibility issues....See Moremodem switch, ethernets, and extension cables
Comments (8)A network switch really isn't much different than one of these: Yes, it's grossly oversimplified but the concept pretty much holds true. You're just splitting the signal just likes one of these adapters splits the power. It probably don't much matter which switch you buy and frankly you might be do better with a router. A router is basically an advanced switch but you can use it as a switch too. They're far more common and therefore generally cheaper. You might look a eBay or Craigslist for used ones. As for cables, buy the cheapest you can find. Local brick and mortar stores are generally the most expensive places to buy cables. Online at Monoprice or Amazon is far more economical. As for more places to plug things in. One of these are any of the numerous variations are available at your local home center:...See MoreNeed help with wireless router trouble
Comments (11)Higgins: I'm glad you like CCCleaner. I feel better about using it than IOBIT, as I used it more than once several years ago. It has probably changed in the meantime, but will probably feel somewhat familiar. Yes, I understand that I can only stop things from starting up when I uncheck them in msconfig. There are times when that is necessary--from my point of view, if not that of the developers. Bugspop: Hopefully, hubby and I will not be dealing with Windows 10 until it is unavoidable in 2020, but knowing the evil day will inevitably come (I hate the colors and prefer icons to the rectangles in the "metro" look. [I realize they are not calling it that anymore, but don't know what adjective to use.]); so I have been collecting hints and articles on managing Win10. Your hint will be useful. Thanks!...See MoreMichael
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