Question for people less computer retarded than me.

[Liverpool]

Posted: 1/23/08 at 7:20pm

So, i have a question for the tech savvy among us. I think its time to get a new wireless router for my apartment, and none of us that live here are particularly tech smart (i happen to be the most computer literate and I'm still dumb as dog ****) so before we do so I'd like to have an idea of what to get so i can make my roommates feel comfortable about buying it. I believe i have found the best one for us, but I'm not sure and thought some outside input first would be great.

The one i found is a Linksys Wireless N router that is back compatible with wireless b and g. The router we have now is one they don't sell anymore a linksys wireless B router. (me and the other person that use wireless have wireless g cards in our notebooks)

any i guess the question im trying to ask is if anyone knows if this router is a good idea. It's some of the newest technology (most of the retail sites don't have customer reviews yet) and seems to be compatible with all the devices currently in the household.


thanks guys.
the router i found

[pab]

Posted: 1/23/08 at 7:41pm

If the N router is backwards compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g and you both have computers with 802.11g cards, I don't see why you should have any problem. Also, if either of you ever upgrade or have someone over with an 802.11n in their laptop then they can also get the benefits of using it even though they can also hook into other routers that are not specifically 802.11n. The N would just offer a faster internal network connection.

[Liverpool]

Posted: 1/23/08 at 7:55pm

i figured as much. It seemed pretty self explanatory, i just wanted the input of someone smarter than me.