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02-18-2007, 02:03 PM
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| Monster Techie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: United States, Arkansas
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|  Wifi Router? $100 What is a good wireless router for $100 I care more about how far it can reach rather than the speed. I have somebody next door who wants internet and i need to get a better wifi router in order to reach her. Im guessing shes.. 100ft away, possibly more. I will also be using it for my xbox 360 and Nintendo DS It should connect using ethernet and i would like for it not to raise my ping. I would like it connected like this: [wall]------[Modem]------[Wireless Router]--- [Mine] . . [Neighbors Computer] + {xbox 360} Basically i want a router that doesnt compromise my speed and reach my neighbor as well as work with an xbox 360
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02-19-2007, 12:14 PM
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| True Techie  Join Date: Oct 2006
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| what do you have currently? you can get a linksys for about 50 bucks
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02-19-2007, 08:03 PM
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| Super Techie Join Date: Jun 2004
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   | The location of your router and the neighbors computer are crucial, do you have line of sight with the neighbors machine from the router? You may want to consider getting a linksys router and then installing modified firmware so that you can increase the transmission power. Or look into purchasing a wireless router with the N standard. If you get a router with the N standard, your neighbor will have to get an N stand card capable of using the signal to the fullest, I recommend the following if you decide to take that route: Router: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833127077 Networkcard for neighbors machine: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833127213 Its best if you have the router and the machine have some kind of a line of sight, trees and tall fences will effect the signal somewhat. So adjust accordingly. Good luck and I hope that this was helpful. Feel free to ask most questions if need be.
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