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[goldenoldie160]

I purchased a new laptop (Dell D600) and would like to know what kind of router you would recommend to set up a network with my desktop computer (Dell Vostro 200)????..please no more replies, my Post has been solved

Message Edited by goldenoldie160 on 07-12-2009 04:54 PM

[SpokaneScott]

Are you going to want it wired or wireless? Really any Wireless G router will do, I use Netgear (Never had problems) I have heard people on here have problems. Alot of people recommend Linksys which I sold because I was always having problems with it.

[EG]

Does the laptop have a "N" capable wireless adapter installed ?

If it does, and you decide to go the wireless route, I'd go with an "N" capable router. It's a newer and faster standard than "G".

[SpokaneScott]

I did not mention  a Wireless N Router because it would be a waste of money as far as using it with the Dell d600 laptop. It only has Wireless 802.11b built in, Wireless G is your standard right now. However Wireless N will support Wireless B just more money to be using for this laptop, however will keep you ahead of the game for awhile at least.

Scott

[EG]

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SpokaneScott wrote:

I did not mention  a Wireless N Router because it would be a waste of money as far as using it with the Dell d600 laptop.

However Wireless N will support Wireless B just more money to be using for this laptop, however will keep you ahead of the game for awhile at least.

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A bit of a contradiction ?

[SpokaneScott]

what do you mean by that?

[Baric]

My take here is it depends on what your goals are.  That laptop is old and what most people would consider very low end.  If money is an issue and you want the cheapest router that will work, then stick with the cheaper wireless G models.  You won't be able to find a wireless B model unless you pick it up used somewhere.  Otherwise, I would go with a wireless N model, preferably with gigabit ethernet interfaces so it's not the bottleneck on your network if you get newer, faster systems in 6 months.

[Barmar]

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EG wrote:

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SpokaneScott wrote:

I did not mention  a Wireless N Router because it would be a waste of money as far as using it with the Dell d600 laptop.

However Wireless N will support Wireless B just more money to be using for this laptop, however will keep you ahead of the game for awhile at least.

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A bit of a contradiction ?

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What he's saying is that there won't be any immediate benefit to using a Wireless N router, but it may be a good investment for the future, as Baric pointed out.  N routers aren't much more expensive than G routers.

[SpokaneScott]

Looked at N Routers just yesterday, 75 - 120 dollars and G Routers as little as 25 dollars to 40 dollars (Walmart) So to me, if I was using a laptop that has Wireless B, I would not buy a N Router, because to me that is a waste of money, however I am the type that does not go all crazy to get the latest hardware/software, As long as I can browse the internet, keep in touch with family via Windows Live, and email im one happy camper, I could honestly say I would be happy with Dialup because I can do everything I do with a dialup connection, however I have 6 computers, 2 of them being laptops and 1 is a Netbook all online, my wife likes to play games, so we have cable internet Man I sound OLD. Only 27

Thats where I was getting at with just sticking with a G Router

[EG]

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Barmar wrote:

What he's saying is that there won't be any immediate benefit to using a Wireless N router, but it may be a good investment for the future, as Baric pointed out.  N routers aren't much more expensive than G routers.

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In future I'd prefer that you don't put words in my mouth Barmar.. But right now, yes, that is indeed the crux of it.

[EG]

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SpokaneScott wrote:

Looked at N Routers just yesterday, 75 - 120 dollars and G Routers as little as 25 dollars to 40 dollars (Walmart) So to me, if I was using a laptop that has Wireless B, I would not buy a N Router, because to me that is a waste of money, however I am the type that does not go all crazy to get the latest hardware/software, As long as I can browse the internet, keep in touch with family via Windows Live, and email im one happy camper, I could honestly say I would be happy with Dialup because I can do everything I do with a dialup connection, however I have 6 computers, 2 of them being laptops and 1 is a Netbook all online, my wife likes to play games, so we have cable internet Man I sound OLD. Only 27

Thats where I was getting at with just sticking with a G Router

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Well I suspect that that says it all. Including *your*, opinion.

[SpokaneScott]

Most of my replys are opinions, Thats what I do best. Speak my mind, give my 2 cents.

[EG]

Aren't facts and accuracy also important to be posted in a help forum such as this ?

[SpokaneScott · Accepted solution]

If you go to the question asked......

I purchased a new laptop (Dell D600) and would like to know what kind of router you would recommend to set up a network with my desktop computer (Dell Vostro 200)????

Thats what I (MY SELF) would recommend, that was just my opinion. Other people would have different recommendations... There is no right or wrong answer for this question.   The question never asked for one persons recommendation.

Message Edited by SpokaneScott on 07-10-2009 09:00 PM

[EG]

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SpokaneScott wrote:
Most of my replys are opinions, Thats what I do best. Speak my mind, give my 2 cents.

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Oy...

[Barmar]

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EG wrote:

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Barmar wrote:

What he's saying is that there won't be any immediate benefit to using a Wireless N router, but it may be a good investment for the future, as Baric pointed out.  N routers aren't much more expensive than G routers.

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In future I'd prefer that you don't put words in my mouth Barmar.. But right now, yes, that is indeed the crux of it.

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Sorry, that wasn't my intent, I thought I was just rewording what you said. 

Wait a second, it wasn't even you that I was rewording, it was SpokaneScott. 

Message Edited by Barmar on 07-12-2009 05:45 PM

[Barmar]

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SpokaneScott wrote:

Looked at N Routers just yesterday, 75 - 120 dollars and G Routers as little as 25 dollars to 40 dollars (Walmart)

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I looked on the web and I saw some N routers around $50. However, if you buy the cheapest, that may be what you get.

[SpokaneScott]

Now now dont fight. I am sticking with my cheapy Netgear G router that has NEVER let me down.

[MelvinTheGrate]

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Barmar wrote:

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SpokaneScott wrote:

Looked at N Routers just yesterday, 75 - 120 dollars and G Routers as little as 25 dollars to 40 dollars (Walmart)

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I looked on the web and I saw some N routers around $50. However, if you buy the cheapest, that may be what you get.

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Newegg even had a D-Link model for $40, but I think that one lacked features like gigabit LAN ports.

[SpokaneScott]

wifes parents have a d-link wireless router, its good as trash, always having to reset it. good thing it is only used when family comes over with their laptops.

[EG]

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Barmar wrote:

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EG wrote:

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Barmar wrote:

What he's saying is that there won't be any immediate benefit to using a Wireless N router, but it may be a good investment for the future, as Baric pointed out.  N routers aren't much more expensive than G routers.

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In future I'd prefer that you don't put words in my mouth Barmar.. But right now, yes, that is indeed the crux of it.

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Sorry, that wasn't my intent, I thought I was just rewording what you said. 

Wait a second, it wasn't even you that I was rewording, it was SpokaneScott. 

Message Edited by Barmar on 07-12-2009 05:45 PM

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Are you sure that you know whom you were replying to ??

May I suggest that you try to be more selective when adding multiple quotes to your posts...

[EG]

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SpokaneScott wrote:

Now now dont fight.

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That comment and insinuation is incorrect, isn't even clever, and it goes unappreciated by me pal..

[SpokaneScott]

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EG wrote:

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SpokaneScott wrote:

Now now dont fight.

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That comment and insinuation is incorrect, isn't even clever, and it goes unappreciated by me pal..

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WHAT!! Dont be so serious. Lighten up.

[CajunTek]

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SpokaneScott wrote:
wifes parents have a d-link wireless router, its good as trash, always having to reset it. good thing it is only used when family comes over with their laptops.

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Hmm I have a Dlink DiR-655 that I have had to reset once since initial set up. It's been flawless. I have set on my neighbor's porch with my laptop and gotten great signal (It's not next door, it's three houses down.. about 40 yards from my house.

[SpokaneScott]

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CajunTek wrote:

Hmm I have a Dlink DiR-655 that I have had to reset once since initial set up. It's been flawless. I have set on my neighbor's porch with my laptop and gotten great signal (It's not next door, it's three houses down.. about 40 yards from my house.

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They might of improved the Wireless N version When you log into the router, does it load fast or does it lag? The G router my wifes parents have is very laggy, its like the routers is clear across the united states on a dialup connection. Then you will notice if your connected via wireless it will boot you and on the wired comp it says 'local only' on the networks status, so then you gotta reset it. And this is everytime you got to loginto the router, it will sit, maybe load or crash, or if someone is on wireless too long.

[EG]

Just gotta love sweeping statements....

[EG]

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SpokaneScott wrote:

WHAT!! Dont be so serious. Lighten up.

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So now you are gonna' tell me how to react besides ?

I don't think so.....