Getting wireless internet to all from from desktop pc
Wireless from my desktop pc to an Apple iPhone is other parts of the building. That is what we need.
A couple years ago we bought a simple Netgear (I think that was the brand) router. It plugged into the back of the cable modem with a yellow ethernet cable. There was then internet access to all rooms to laptops via wireless. The cost of that device was around $45.
Today we went to the same store and shown models and none were under $75 and none looked like what we had a mere two years ago. They ended up selling us an adapter that plugs into the iPhone and the other end plugs into a 25 foot ethernet cable from the cable modem. This cable is too short.
Is there no longer a simple low cost wireless router? The salesman acted like they had never heard of the type hookup we had before and / or it would never work now.
A couple years ago we bought a simple Netgear (I think that was the brand) router. It plugged into the back of the cable modem with a yellow ethernet cable. There was then internet access to all rooms to laptops via wireless. The cost of that device was around $45.
Today we went to the same store and shown models and none were under $75 and none looked like what we had a mere two years ago. They ended up selling us an adapter that plugs into the iPhone and the other end plugs into a 25 foot ethernet cable from the cable modem. This cable is too short.
Is there no longer a simple low cost wireless router? The salesman acted like they had never heard of the type hookup we had before and / or it would never work now.
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Yes, that is a decent router. I have used Belkin before (not that one) with good results, so it should work.
As with everything, a more economical model will not have all the features of a higher end model.
As with everything, a more economical model will not have all the features of a higher end model.
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Have you upgraded your iPhone? The phone belongs to the visitor and they are from China.
The individual will evaluate all the devices mentioned and make their choice.
Best Buy sold us an adapter and a 25 foot ethernet cable. It's like 10 feet too short, we can return it all for a refund.
The individual will evaluate all the devices mentioned and make their choice.
Best Buy sold us an adapter and a 25 foot ethernet cable. It's like 10 feet too short, we can return it all for a refund.
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Since it is bought at a local store, there are no issues if it has to be returned for a refund.
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