Suggest an Wi-Fi router

[reddick]

Hello Bro!

I have an basic pc with following config:

AMD 2000+ XP
ASUS Mobo
512MB RAM
40 GB HDD
Sony DVD Writer
No graphics card
WinXP Pro as OS

I wana wi-fi router for my system.I don't know much about how wi-fi works,it's qualities,about range,etc. Please provide some info regarding wi-fi routers.
Also suggest me an average router but of best quality :!: I wana use it for net surfing only ;)

THANKS ANYWAYS

[sam9s]

Just out of curiosity, why do you need a router if you have a desktop, are you gonna use it as a DSL modem or your desktop PC would mostly be mobile?

Neeway I recently bought a Router for my Laptop. It Linksys WRT54G (http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Product_C2&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1149562300349&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper&lid=0034939789B01). And I have been using it 24x7 for the past 15 days without any glitch. Configuring it needs some tech know how if it has to be used with existing DSL Modem. Got it for 2100 INR Delhi NP Price as on March 2008.

[ring_wraith]

Sam is right. There is no point of a wi-fi router it you don't have a Laptop/PSP/other device that has wi-fi.

+1 for the linksys though.

[anand1]

Yes i do suggest for Linksys for specifications and model visit its official site. Serach it out with Google Uncle.

[reddick]

I have heared abt D-Link also
Plz explore ur replies
I just wana surf net via router
It may b upto 2K only
Thanks Again...

[sam9s]

I have heared abt D-Link also
Plz explore ur replies
I just wana surf net via router
It may b upto 2K only
Thanks Again...

If net surfing is the only purpose then go for a DSL Modem, router is usually for making a wifi, though it can be used as a DSL Modem or hub/switch as well but why wast money when all you need to do is surf. You dont even have to actually buy a DSL modem, your ISP should provide you with one on rental basis or if you wanna keep it you might buy it as well. It would cost you much less then a Router.

Also D-Link is not know for its quality. After Linksys I'd prefer Netgear......

[s18000rpm]

if in future you're gonna buy a laptop, then only get a wifi router.

i'd suggest Netgear.

[reddick]

Actually I live in hostel n the admin. has just bring Wi-Fi in our campus.So all guys having Lappy surf net whole night...I also wana use net...That's why I'm asking for router only which gives me relative speed!

[s18000rpm]

then what you need is a PCI wi-fi card & not a router;)

like this one
http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/2629/b00009yw8blgvo2.th.jpg (http://img89.imageshack.us/my.php?image=b00009yw8blgvo2.jpg)

[reddick]

OK
I have ASUS Mobo with AGP Slot
Which wi-fi card is compatiable with it :?:

[ravi_9793]

r u planing to use DSL internet on this card??
If yes..than prefer Modem-cum wifi router.

[sam9s]

then what you need is a PCI wi-fi card & not a router;)

like this one
http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/2629/b00009yw8blgvo2.th.jpg (http://img89.imageshack.us/my.php?image=b00009yw8blgvo2.jpg)

yep rpm is right, you need a wifi card not a router, BTW which ASUS mobo do you have..........

[reddick]

I don't know the exact name but it has 'AGP 8x slot'
Plz tell me which wi-fi card will work on it
Mention d company and model name also including it's cost :cool:
Thanks Anyways!

[reddick]

AnyOne :rolleyes:

[gagandeep]

AGP slot is for Graphics cards........

You should have an empty PCI slot.....

Anyways, I'll suggest you to go for a Netgear Wifi PCI card......http://www.netgear.com/Products/Adapters/GWirelessAdapters/WG311.aspx
You'll get it for Rs.800~....:D

[reddick]

Thanks Gagan 4 d link!
But that gudget demands 'PCI 2.2' slot but I only have AGP slot :cry:
So that mean this card is not compatiable with my PC
Wht's d solution than...May b I have 2 change my mobo or wht...

[gagandeep]

^^ Man, you'll be definitely having an empty PCI slot.....

Anyways, USB to Wifi cards are also available. But I'm damn sure that you've a PCI slot. Just check your Mobo.

Get this: http://www.netgear.com/Products/Adapters/GWirelessAdapters/WG111.aspx Its just Rs.100~ expensive than that PCI and actually far better. You can also use it with laptops lacking Wifi.:D

[s18000rpm]

http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/4065/dsc06407kt6.th.jpg (http://img292.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc06407kt6.jpg)

100buks? :o
my cous. bought this for ~Rs.1000

[sashijoseph]

Rs.100~ expensive than that PCI
^^

[s18000rpm]

oops

:))

[reddick]

OK than I gona check my mobo 4 PCI slot n try it later...Thx Buddy!