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Routers
Posted: January 20, 2005 5:57 pm
by captainjoe
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!
Posted: January 20, 2005 6:01 pm
by Sidew13
The router I have uses Ether net cable, thats all I know.
It was $50, but wireless is about $100
Posted: January 20, 2005 6:19 pm
by nycparrothead
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...
Posted: January 20, 2005 7:10 pm
by Lastplaneout
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
Posted: January 20, 2005 8:04 pm
by land_shark3
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.
Posted: January 21, 2005 2:25 am
by bravedave
Mine was easy to install, but makes a lot of goddam noise
and leaves marks on the computer table.
Posted: January 21, 2005 9:42 am
by nycparrothead
Posted: January 21, 2005 10:00 am
by land_shark3
Posted: January 21, 2005 10:42 am
by BottleofRum
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!
Posted: January 21, 2005 10:43 am
by AlbatrossFlyer
make sure the router has a firewall in it too.
Posted: January 21, 2005 11:08 am
by LaTda
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