David-Howard
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Wireless Routers
I'm thinking of upgrading my home network (3 systems) to a new router. I currently have a Linksys wireless G.
After looking at the products on Linksys site
http://www.linksysbycisco.com/US/en/products/Routers
I am looking for insight from anyone that has some of the newer product line. It appears that the big advantage of upgrading would be security. I'm looking for insight on an upgrade and any first hand knowledge of which product I really wouldn't need for a small home wireless network.
David
After looking at the products on Linksys site
http://www.linksysbycisco.com/US/en/products/Routers
I am looking for insight from anyone that has some of the newer product line. It appears that the big advantage of upgrading would be security. I'm looking for insight on an upgrade and any first hand knowledge of which product I really wouldn't need for a small home wireless network.
David
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I'm wondering more about the enhanced security and the bells and whistles of the newer models. First hand knowledge would be the best. My current router works fine and is 128 bit encryption. So I'm curious as to if there is a big enough benefit of upgrading. Cost versues features.
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128 encryption...WAP, WEP TKIP?
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It's 128 WEP. No I don't think I have a problem with security. It's pretty locked down. However, if I can get better security and the price isn't a bank breaker I ask myself, "Why not?" As for thoroughput Linsksys has some relatively cheap and newer routes that tout 300MB speed. But I'll never approach being able to use that with either DSL or cable.
I'm not having any issues of any type with my network. (To answer the above question) I am just wondering if anyone has bought or is using one of the newer Linksys routers and if so, do the new security features outweigh costs.
I'm not having any issues of any type with my network. (To answer the above question) I am just wondering if anyone has bought or is using one of the newer Linksys routers and if so, do the new security features outweigh costs.
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The last answer was pretty much what I was looking for. There is a compatibility issue with router and NIC's. The encryption information was really good as well. It backs up what I've read. Thanks to you both!
Then if so...the answer is simple. you need to go with the low end version of the product line you are looking at. You dont need all the features a simple wireless n router will do the trick. The conneciton and range are really good from any Wireless N router.