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Discussion in 'Networking and Computer Security' started by Techguy10101, Dec 31, 2007.

  1. Techguy10101

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    first of all, i have a NetGear Rangemax WPN824

    i am looking to upgrade that to the new N wireless routers:

    i am currently looking at a Belkin N Wireless router, mdl # F5D82334 ($89.99)

    all the reviews are 50/50 and i am not sure ..

    $99.99 is the most i am looking to spend (have to get the adapter as well)


    if anyone has a good N Wireless Router or knows a good one to get

    any info would be much appreciated.
     
  2. donkey42

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    i recommend you not get a wireless router because hard wired Ethernet routers are faster, more reliable & more secure than wireless routers

    encryption can be difficult to setup, but, if you use 128 bit encryption you may be ok but i don't think theres something you can use to check that nobody is / can steal your bandwidth over your wireless part of your network

    BTW: i'm not trying to talk you out of getting a wireless router but you need to be aware of all the risks

    saba actually has a netgear DG834GT but that was supplied by his ISP, so, i can't recommend wireless at all
     
  3. Techguy10101

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    i have no choice, i am going through a wireless NetGear router right now ... was just looking to upgrade to the N cuz its faster..
     
  4. donkey42

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    :( well be very careful cos i personally wouldn't like some bad person standing outside my house & stealing my wireless bandwidth

    BTW: use at least 33 characters for your passphrase otherwise you will be leaving the door open to thieves

    Edit: you can have a passphrase of 8 - 63 characters
     
  5. Techguy10101

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    yea i kno, i have it passworded, i am well aware of theives, ^^
     
  6. FearisFailure

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    If you are gonna upgrade to a wireless N Router I would go for the Linksys Wireless N its a little more expensive but you get your moneys worth and they are in my opinion the easiest to set up and make secure with tons of options. I agree with Donkey the best way to do is a wired connection but since you cant do that, this is would be the way I would go. Hope this helps
    Wireless Routers: Best Wireless Router Reviews
     

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