[X4U] Wireless Router Suggestion

[Phillip Zannini •]

On 12/29/04 6:32 PM, "Alric J. Lam" <Alric.J.Lam at Dartmouth.EDU> wrote:

> --- You wrote:
> I prefer Netgear over both Linksys and D-Link.  Look for a more recent
> product that supports WPA (even though it's been cracked, it's still
> more secure than WEP).
> --- end of quote ---
> 
> I second this, not for the fact that netgear is perhaps better, but netgears
> seem to be on sale more often and cheaper, and I have owned two in the past
> few years (a wireless b and wireless g) and both worked extremely reliabily
> after a couple firmware updates.  Also, the netgear g router I'm using
> currently rated high in cnet's speed tests.  There may be an updated speed
> test done recently you can refer to with all the newest routers as well, it
> might help  you make your pick.....

I third the motion.  I've been using a Netgear wireless b router and cards
to connect my PC's as well as the Airport cards in my Mac and I've never had
a problem at all.  Way easier to set up than other systems, and easy to use.

Best,
Phillip

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