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notmeatall3
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linksys do make good wireless routers?
for wireless it always linksys for me (hense why i do not own one)
for wired i always plumb for netgear
for wireless it always linksys for me (hense why i do not own one)
for wired i always plumb for netgear
notmeatall3
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wireless or wifi means u don't need to have your pc plugged via a UTP lead. You will have a wifi adapter in your computer or lappy and it connect via rf to the router.
wired use network leads
WIFI is inherently insecure so i don't use it at all. (disabled on both pc's)
I own 2 pc's that are directly connected via Network leads to my router all at gigabit speeds.
Quick and far more secure
wired use network leads
WIFI is inherently insecure so i don't use it at all. (disabled on both pc's)
I own 2 pc's that are directly connected via Network leads to my router all at gigabit speeds.
Quick and far more secure
I agree with the linksys comments. I have one of these http://www.ebuyer.com/product/63763/show_product_specifications#specifications on virgin and never had a problem.
If you wanted to get it quicker, you can print that out and take it to PC World and they will price match.
If you wanted to get it quicker, you can print that out and take it to PC World and they will price match.
NL7
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Seems decent. Would i need anything else? The lappy's already coming with a wifi card.
NL7
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How is it insecure? What could go wrong?
No, you shouldnt need anything else. The only extra you would need would be cables if you wanted to add any other computers that do not have wireless.
It's insecure because everything is just flying through the air and can potentially be picked up by anyone with a laptop and the right software. It's vital that you set up the right encryption properly with a nice long complicated password. I would say it's pretty damn safe using WPA encryption and a good strong password. Don't be scared off it is what i'm saying.
It's insecure because everything is just flying through the air and can potentially be picked up by anyone with a laptop and the right software. It's vital that you set up the right encryption properly with a nice long complicated password. I would say it's pretty damn safe using WPA encryption and a good strong password. Don't be scared off it is what i'm saying.
NL7
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okey doke....
Is this the same route (link below)? Would pc world do a price match on this as its significantly cheaper?
http://www.lambda-tek.com/componentshop/index.pl?origin=gbase26.2&prodID=1109105
Is this the same route (link below)? Would pc world do a price match on this as its significantly cheaper?
http://www.lambda-tek.com/componentshop/index.pl?origin=gbase26.2&prodID=1109105
That's a slightly older (maybe discontinued) model, the Ebuyer one is the speed booster verison, PC world don't sell the older one anymore. I think to get anything out of the speedbooster thing (which isn't really needed anyway) you have to have a compatible linksys card in your laptop. So if you can wait get the cheap one, if not get down to PC World. I think PC world only match prices from certain places, there's a thing about it on the DSG group website somewhere.
Has anyone else seen any benefit from Linksys Speedbooster technology?
Has anyone else seen any benefit from Linksys Speedbooster technology?
notmeatall3
Inactive User
Read this thread m8.
https://www.digitalworldz.co.uk/index.php?threads/122979/
It not too insecure. But theoretically someone could see what u are doing or worse some pervert could download from your connection.
I would not worry bout it tho. Just use WPA and make sure the password is strong.
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The Mackem
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Try this as well
You can turn off broadcasting SSID on the Linksys, which is always a good idea. However I changed my network name from the default first. Also if you are using it with a laptop remember to select "connect to network if not broadcasting". Just means your laptop will connect to the network even if the SSID is not being bropadcast. This is one thing I couldn't work out on my laptop to start with.
Rob.
You can turn off broadcasting SSID on the Linksys, which is always a good idea. However I changed my network name from the default first. Also if you are using it with a laptop remember to select "connect to network if not broadcasting". Just means your laptop will connect to the network even if the SSID is not being bropadcast. This is one thing I couldn't work out on my laptop to start with.
Rob.
NL7
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Are these two the same models?
http://www.microdirect.co.uk/(6996)Linksys-WRT54G-54Mb-Wireless-Router-with.aspx
NL7
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hmmm.. give them a call tmrw and see what they say.. Gota buy something else from them so kill two birds with one stone..
For all you recommending Linksys, I would say that above 10 mb, I have found the router to be a bottleneck. I think there is another thread about this just posted.
Personally I would look at Aria who do a TP-Link wireless router with extended range chipset and it work fine at 20mb and also seems to have better range then the linksys routers. I believe its on offer for around £20 at the moment.
Personally I would look at Aria who do a TP-Link wireless router with extended range chipset and it work fine at 20mb and also seems to have better range then the linksys routers. I believe its on offer for around £20 at the moment.
techie
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Don't buy a router mate until you have read this
ht*p://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/12/10172-what-supported-virgin-media-what-isn.html
If you buy your own modem you will not get any support what so ever from virgin, but thread above gives recommended modems, ensure you get a 50mb compatible modem as there is a big upgrade comming soon..
Read the thread ive linked above,,
ht*p://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/12/10172-what-supported-virgin-media-what-isn.html
If you buy your own modem you will not get any support what so ever from virgin, but thread above gives recommended modems, ensure you get a 50mb compatible modem as there is a big upgrade comming soon..
Read the thread ive linked above,,
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