Routers

captainjoe · Post by **captainjoe** » January 20, 2005 5:57 pm

I just got broadband for one of my computers today and the cable company said that I would need a router to hook up the other computer. I do not have ethernet so I will have to use a USB port. What is the best way to hook it up? Do I have to have ethernet? I am looking to save money on this so any hints would be nice!

THANKS!

Sidew13 · Post by **Sidew13** » January 20, 2005 6:01 pm

The router I have uses Ether net cable, thats all I know.
It was $50, but wireless is about $100

nycparrothead · Post by **nycparrothead** » January 20, 2005 6:19 pm

Sidew13 wrote:The router I have uses Ether net cable, thats all I know.
It was $50, but wireless is about $100

I just got a wireless router for my girlfriend for $30 (after rebates) from Circuit City.. Again though, ethernet... They must make 'em for USB though I'd have to imagine...

Lastplaneout · Post by **Lastplaneout** » January 20, 2005 7:10 pm

USB network connections s***...you should go ahead and just spend 15 bucks on a Network Card and just do it that way. And it is true..you do have to have the routert o split your connection in a safe and efficient manner

land_shark3 · Post by **land_shark3** » January 20, 2005 8:04 pm

I've got a wireless at the house and office. However, if you're just using a desktop a simple router is all you need.

bravedave · Post by **bravedave** » January 21, 2005 2:25 am

Mine was easy to install, but makes a lot of goddam noise
and leaves marks on the computer table.

nycparrothead · Post by **nycparrothead** » January 21, 2005 9:42 am

bravedave wrote:Mine was easy to install, but makes a lot of goddam noise
and leaves marks on the computer table.

LMMFAO!!!! That just cracked me up dude!

land_shark3 · Post by **land_shark3** » January 21, 2005 10:00 am

bravedave wrote:Mine was easy to install, but makes a lot of goddam noise
and leaves marks on the computer table.

BottleofRum · Post by **BottleofRum** » January 21, 2005 10:42 am

Lastplaneout wrote:USB network connections s***...you should go ahead and just spend 15 bucks on a Network Card and just do it that way. And it is true..you do have to have the routert o split your connection in a safe and efficient manner

Agreed. Stay away from USB, buy a NIC for your computer, the are cheap and easy to install and you won't be tying up a USB port. I have a wireless router at home and have 2 PC's and one laotop hooked up to it, works great!

AlbatrossFlyer · Post by **AlbatrossFlyer** » January 21, 2005 10:43 am

make sure the router has a firewall in it too.

LaTda · Post by **LaTda** » January 21, 2005 11:08 am

bravedave wrote:Mine was easy to install, but makes a lot of goddam noise
and leaves marks on the computer table.

LMAO

Network interface cards (NIC) are cheap as are routers.
A simple & secure yet useful & adequate brand is Lynksys~
they can be had cheaply from eBay