Hi, I have 2 PC and I need to buy a router to have internet on both of them. I am looking for something good and I don't mind if it's wireless or wired, I just want to have fast internet on both of my PCs. I am using now a SMC router and the connection is so slow and everytime I have to reset the router or unplug the cable, but it's never fast as if 1 computer connected directly to the cable. Is there any suggestions? if the problem is the SMC what do u recommend guys to buy and for what options in a router I should look first? thx and merry christmas
Years ago, I started out with an SMC router. I have to say I was not impressed with it. I then switched to a Motorola Router, but it became outdated, so I upgraded. I most recently use a Netgear Wireless N router. I really like it, and am pleased with it so far. You can have wireless or hard-wired. I also updated all my NIC's on the pc's too
The reason I'm asking is because the smc i have doesn't give me the speed of the internet that i can get without router. It's slowing down my connection on my 2 pcs. So, what is the difference between N or G router, what options do I have to look for before bying in case i din't find the one you mentioned? thanx
The only difference basically is speed. N- is just the latest technology. A Wireless g may be fine for you. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEEE_802.11 - explains the speeds etc for each protocol. Depends I guess also on your ISP, what speed you have also. I went with N as its the latest, and all my computers are almost up too date. I have 3 running usually all the time Plus I have the wii, PS3, DSi, etc that all use the internet. My old router was just not keeping up and it was bogging us down. I have the Netgear wndr3500, I am happy with it, although if I step up again, I will stay with netgear, just get a newer model. I needed to have wireless plus hard-wired.
I've used so many routers. As long as you have a G router you'll be fine. I thought my N router sucked!
some says G is better than N some says the opposite. I was reading a topic in a forum and they said that N was not good at the beginning. Did you buy your N router when it was just new technology? Also do you think there is difference on the speed between wireless or wired? or just price? I have a 10mbps speed internet and would like to have it all on my 2 pcs.
