what router?

I use one rule I use with everything, don't buy the latest and greatest as your just get all the bugs and problems that go with it. But what you do buy try to ensure its future proof.

I have a non brand router I bought on ebay about 6 years ago (£35), its on 11Mbit wireless but then my broadband is only 4 Mbits. It does WEP 64/128bit, WPA-PSK and even allows me a DMZ for my Xbox 360 so I can get all the live working.
Keeps me happy...

Originally Posted by Grinch

I use one rule I use with everything, don't buy the latest and greatest as your just get all the bugs and problems that go with it. But what you do buy try to ensure its future proof.

I have a non brand router I bought on ebay about 6 years ago (£35), its on 11Mbit wireless but then my broadband is only 4 Mbits. It does WEP 64/128bit, WPA-PSK and even allows me a DMZ for my Xbox 360 so I can get all the live working.
Keeps me happy...

+1

Until fairly recently, there was no WIFI in my house.

Originally Posted by Baph

Until fairly recently, there was no WIFI in my house.

How can you say that with absolute certainty, if you had no devices capable of identifying a wifi signal?

Sorry, just being pedantic

[Viney]

Kwak, PM in ya inbox.

I have used Netgear stuff for a year now, with no issues whatsooooooooever, after it being recomended to me.

reply'd to pm

[TEC]

Originally Posted by Grinch

.... but then my broadband is only 4 Mbits....

If that is the case can I suggest you bin the router and get a dial-up modem, you should get at least 44 bits now

Originally Posted by Pedro68

How can you say that with absolute certainty, if you had no devices capable of identifying a wifi signal?

Sorry, just being pedantic

My laptop supports Wifi, and trust me, the way it's setup, it'd of told me if there were any Wifi signals (I used to do "breach testing" ).

cant wait to get rid of the wires! the router is delivered today so hopefully it should be set up soon, another reason for it is for the kids Wii christmas prezzie.

When you set it up do a scan for other wireless networks in range, your neighbour might have one running for example. If so, note the channel number of the other networks and choose a channel number at least five away (so if there are two other networks, one on channel 1 and one on channel 11, you use channel 6).

And please for the love of god secure it, that means hide the SSID and use encryption, preferably WPA, or failing that WEP128.

NetStumbler is a nice little free app (netstumbler.com) that shows wireless networks, APs and security settings of nearby networks.

i got my dads laptop and its picking up 2 others in my street both skynet.