Wireless Router/Dongle Spec

taz488 · 7 Jul 2006 at 15:58

i am buyng new pc to go upstairs while having my existing one downstairs, so the router will be at the original and the wireless dongle upstairs, i am looking for it to be as cheap as possible yet reliable, i have a 1mb aol ocnnection, soon to be upgraded to 2mb.

i was looking at the D-Link DWL-922 but i have seen some bad reviews, its a cheap router so i might buy it. any suggestions on better? remember i need router + usb/pci connection, although pci is more expensive so prob not in my budget, im looking to spend no more than £45 if i can help it. any suggestions or views on the d link?

NOTE: i use the internet for gaming mainly.

taz488 · 7 Jul 2006 at 16:12

can anybody recommend a cheap wireless router and usb connector?????????????

tolien · 7 Jul 2006 at 16:13

I can recommend some patience, evidently you need it.

Is the connection ADSL or cable?

taz488 · 7 Jul 2006 at 16:14

sorry bout that...adsl

tolien · 7 Jul 2006 at 16:42

Popular devices are the Netgear DG834G and Linksys WAG354G.
It's unlikely you'll get much other than generic dross for £45, especially including the wireless adapter.

Over and above that, I'd suggest searching.

taz488 · 7 Jul 2006 at 17:22

i have searched, to no avail, and what the hells generic dross?

tolien · 7 Jul 2006 at 18:20

taz488 said:
i have searched, to no avail

I'd try again then.

and what the hells generic dross?

generic dross.

For £45, you're mostly going to get rubbish, especially if that's including the wireless adapter (given the cheapest one the shop sells is £12).

taz488 · 7 Jul 2006 at 18:57

ill just ignore your pathetic comments, why use the forums if your not here to help people?

tolien · 7 Jul 2006 at 21:01

Feel free. Why not read my posts if you want help?

Beenom · 7 Jul 2006 at 21:12

taz488 said:
ill just ignore your pathetic comments, why use the forums if your not here to help people?

Mate, he is clearly trying to help you!

tolien said:
Popular devices are the Netgear DG834G and Linksys WAG354G.
It's unlikely you'll get much other than generic dross for £45, especially including the wireless adapter.

Anyway I would say that, don't skimp on a router, people get problems with them daily. I got a good one as my first (BT Voyager 2110 - Really good!) and have had no problems at all with it. Make sure you listen to what Tolien has suggested

Edit: Forgot to mention, I was playing PES 5 against someone the other day and every 10 seconds it would stop and then start again. I asked him what was up and he said "probably my wireless" Considering you use the internet for gaming, don't skimp on a router