Which router to buy?

[Guest]

I do not understand all the terminology of routers.
I want to buy a really cheap one which should let my desktop connect to the internet through a wire(I do not have a wifi card) and also allow my tab to connect using wifi. I do not need any special features like printer sharing, etc. What specs should I look for?

Thanks in advance

 

[jtledoux]

I do not understand all the terminology of routers.
I want to buy a really cheap one which should let my desktop connect to the internet through a wire(I do not have a wifi card) and also allow my tab to connect using wifi. I do not need any special features like printer sharing, etc. What specs should I look for?

Thanks in advance

Cheep, Effective, will do exactly what you need it to. $19.99
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001FWYGJS/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001FWYGJS&linkCode=as2&tag=steam08-20&linkId=DMSYREUXKJKG2HO3

 

[Guest]

whats a modem + router? Do i need one?
because my desktop wont be able to connect if there is no modem, will it?

 

[Pondering]

Which internet provider do you have?

The modem would depend on whether you are using cable internet or DSL. However a separate router is always better than a modem router combo.

I use NETGEAR RangeMax WNR1000 since it has a button to turn off the wifi function which makes a big difference in terms of how hot the router gets since I only use the ethernet cable.

http://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-RangeMax-WNR1000-Wireless-Router/dp/B001UI4RTG/

 

[Guest]

Which internet provider do you have?

The modem would depend on whether you are using cable internet or DSL. However a separate router is always better than a modem router combo.

I use NETGEAR RangeMax WNR1000 since it has a button to turn off the wifi function which makes a big difference in terms of how hot the router gets since I only use the ethernet cable.

http://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-RangeMax-WNR1000-Wireless-Router/dp/B001UI4RTG/

I am switching my ISP. My new ISP provides 'cable internet' . That would mean I do not need a modem, do I?
Also will 3x3dbi antennas provide better range than 2x5dbi?

 

[jtledoux]

Which internet provider do you have?

The modem would depend on whether you are using cable internet or DSL. However a separate router is always better than a modem router combo.

I use NETGEAR RangeMax WNR1000 since it has a button to turn off the wifi function which makes a big difference in terms of how hot the router gets since I only use the ethernet cable.

http://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-RangeMax-WNR1000-Wireless-Router/dp/B001UI4RTG/

I am switching my ISP. My new ISP provides 'cable internet' . That would mean I do not need a modem, do I?
Also will 3x3dbi antennas provide better range than 2x5dbi?

You will still need a modem. Most ISP's will provide you one, however charge you a leasing fee. If you want to avoid that fee get a modem that has a router built in as well.

 

[Guest]

Does TL-WR941ND initially have better range than TL-WR841N? also, in TL-WR941ND can i replace the removable 3dbi antennas with 5 dbi ones?

 

[jtledoux]

How much range do you need? A 1000 Sq foot apartment, a 1500 square foot house? 2 Story, flat?

Thanks,

 

[Guest]

I live in a 2-storied house. each floor will be around 2500 sq feet

 

[jtledoux]

The TL-WR941N should be fine for at least one floor. You may need to purchase a wireless extender to put on the second, or in any deadspots.