Need a wireless Router for PC/PS3

photoshop · 27 Apr 2008 at 21:59

Hi guys,

Im looking at setting up a wireless broadband network. The PC is in my bedroom and the PS3 is downstairs in the front living room.

Want a wireless network so i can surf downstairs on the PS3 also, which is hooked up to my 37" Sammy.

Whats the best router for my needs?

NVIDIA_x64 · 27 Apr 2008 at 22:24

This would be perfect I have one could not be happier

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=NW-081-BE&groupid=46&catid=1012&subcat=143

photoshop · 27 Apr 2008 at 22:26

thanks NVIDIA x64 !

ps3ud0 · 27 Apr 2008 at 22:31

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo dont touch Belkin...

Netgear or Linksys (I prefer Linksys myself) - WRT54GL, though probably the N version would be better...

ps3ud0 :cool:

NorthstaNder · 27 Apr 2008 at 23:41

Netgear DG834G user here, and very happy with it. Use it for Xbox live and there are no issues with that at all.

Xbox is connected via a wire and my laptop is wireless.

mccrum · 28 Apr 2008 at 12:51

I've always used Netgear, never had a problem and use it for Xbox 360 and 3 other pc's/laptops

photoshop · 28 Apr 2008 at 15:57

Should i be looking at getting a 300Mbps or will 54Mbps do?

Im thinking either this: Linksys WRT150N 300Mbps Wireless Cable Router (£54.04)
Or this: Linksys WRT54GS 54Mbps SpeedBooster Wireless Cable Router (£39.94)

FrenchTart · 28 Apr 2008 at 15:58

Go for the linksys WRT54GS. Wireless N is pretty pointless for browsing and gaming.

You could go for a lower end WRT from the bay.

photoshop · 28 Apr 2008 at 16:25

Is the signal going to be strong enough for the "G"?
What sort of speeds can i expect with it...?

tolien · 28 Apr 2008 at 17:39

Aekeron said:
Go for the linksys WRT54GS.

Only if you don't get a new one - you'd get a lobotomised VXWorks version. As ps3ud0 suggested, the WRT54GL is preferable: more RAM, option of using third party firmware with all the improvements that brings.

What sort of internet connection are you going to connect the router to - a DG834G or the ADSL2+ router suggested isn't much use on cable, and a WRT would need a separate modem to work on ADSL...

photoshop · 28 Apr 2008 at 18:02

tolien said:
Only if you don't get a new one - you'd get a lobotomised VXWorks version. As ps3ud0 suggested, the WRT54GL is preferable: more RAM, option of using third party firmware with all the improvements that brings.

What sort of internet connection are you going to connect the router to - a DG834G or the ADSL2+ router suggested isn't much use on cable, and a WRT would need a separate modem to work on ADSL...

Im using the 4MB broadband service from Virgin which will be upgraded to 10MB in May

NorthstaNder · 28 Apr 2008 at 18:36

Didn't realise you were on cable, in which case ignore my recommendation as it's an ADSL router/modem.

ps3ud0 · 28 Apr 2008 at 18:50

Im using a WRT54GS v4 with VM 4Mb - never had a problem...

Router is in my bedroom and have no issues with laptops when sitting in the living room...

ps3ud0 :cool:

Gameruk · 28 Apr 2008 at 22:33

Ive used the usr9110 wireless router for ps3 everything good, apart from streaming movies to ps3 from pc as the high bitrate causes slowdowns and it starts and stops using 54Mbps.So i ended up using wired router the netgear 834,that had no problem streaming hi def stuff from pc nice and smooth anything over 100Mps should stream fine with wireless if ya want to stream hi def.