Adding a Wireless Router to a DSL Modem/Router

[Urabus GodofTraction]

So my parents finally got broadband, and now they want wireless.

I've just got something I need clarification on:This DSL modem seems more like a router. I mean, they said they just plugged it into the ethernet port and it worked.

Can I just buy the $49.99 Linksys wifi router, or do I need something special?

[Yimbie]

I don't really recommend Linksys because I have had several issues with it. I do like D-Link though. For my set up, all I have is a DSL modem and the D-Link wireless router. Do you have laptops that you will use?

- Yimbie

[krazydriver]

+1 for dlink.

i don't like linksys routers, they seem to just do random odd things..

my broadband modem is just plugged into my dlink wireless router. There is a comp locally plugged into the router, and my laptop, and another PC use the wireless.

If your machines don't have wireless already, you will also need cards for them. But dlink does some package kits with a router, and a wireless card OR usb wireless plug.

[GEO]

You need a Linksys WRT54G ( Best Consumer Wireless ROuter ) and depending ont eh machine, Wireless cards or adpaters.

[Urabus GodofTraction]

don't worry about the WiFi cards (I'm not a total idiot).

Thanks.

[240Knightrider]

Linksys is a good product. Just got to deal with them enough to know how to set them up properly.

DLINK is good but a really good Wireless router is by BELKIN

I use a Belkin F5D7230-4, best router ive ever had...

[szh]

I use Netgear with excellent results.

All our corporate stuff is Cisco though. Pricey, but very worth it.

Z

[teddy]

I'm using a Buffalo wireless router right now. It works like a charm.

[audtatious]

You need a Linksys WRT54G ( Best Consumer Wireless ROuter ) and depending ont eh machine, Wireless cards or adpaters.

I've had a couple Linksys (B and current G w/SB) and have yet to have a problem with them. Right now I have 2 PCs and a Sun server direct connected and 2 laptops and a PC connecting via wireless.

About the only brand I have had issues with is NetGear.

[brisknfade]

Linksys WRT54GL with DD-WRT Firmware will do everything you ever wanted it to do and much, MUCH more.

Mines been running for about 2 years now, with the radio power increased and no problems what so ever.

[audtatious]

I wonder how many people actually load that firmware. I remember reading up on it when it was still Alchamy by Sveasoft.

[brisknfade]

It's come a long way since the days when it used the Alchemy code. Now it has it's own unique code and tons of features. You can configure it to do damn near anything you want, within the limits of the hardware of course.

The only thing that I would say it is lacking is bandwidth monitoring, but Tomato is great for that despite it's minimalistic nature.