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post #1 of 11
4/6/04 at 7:33pm
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I've read a lot of posts about the wireless cards etc. and from the info ive gathered I think i'm going to go with the Netgear Wg511. But, I have not heard a lot about the Router's and Internet connection people use with the cards. What routers work well and also if I get a netgear router will I be able to connect to my friend's Linksys router? Also, I read somewhere that a 2.4ghz phone may interfere with the wireless g network. Have you guys had any problems?

Thx guys
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post #2 of 11
4/6/04 at 8:07pm
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Originally Posted by Hunt
I've read a lot of posts about the wireless cards etc. and from the info ive gathered I think i'm going to go with the Netgear Wg511. But, I have not heard a lot about the Router's and Internet connection people use with the cards. What routers work well and also if I get a netgear router will I be able to connect to my friend's Linksys router? Also, I read somewhere that a 2.4ghz phone may interfere with the wireless g network. Have you guys had any problems?

Thx guys
Your Netgear wireless card should connect to your friend Linksys router, as long as his router supports the format of your card (it sounds like g in this case).

I use Microsoft, just because it was alot cheaper at the time. I've set these up in three different households, including my own. I've seen no noticable interference with the 2.4 ghz phones or the router. All three households use 2.4ghz cordless phones. I have 2 2.4 ghz phones in my own house. the basestation on the phone I use the most is with 15 feet of the router. So you shouldn't have a problem, but there is always that chance.

edit 1 - I think if you had interference, you would most likely notice it on the phone, I doubt you would even notice it on a network.
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post #3 of 11
4/6/04 at 8:46pm
As LJ noted, any router with a given 802.11 compliance, b or g (a is sort of exotic, rare and almost obsolete but it works with g), will work with another of the same compliance and a g will work with an b though at the b performance level. The only time brand comes in is with the various turbo setups where they are essentially double teaming the signal to get double transmission rates. So with a b you can work with any other b and and g but only at b levels. With g you can work with other gs and also bs but only at the b level. If there's turbo involved, you'll most likely need the same brand.

Interference with phones can be a problem, particularly along the axis between the phone and the router. I have my router down stairs and my phone right next to my work area upstairs. I haven't ever lost a signal but I am not so sure it doesn't interfer some. I'd suggest locating the router and phone base station so the axis between them doesn't like directly on where you'd want to use your computer normally.

I've had bad luck with NetGear, good luck with D-Link.
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post #4 of 11
4/6/04 at 9:45pm
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Ah, ok things make much more sense now.
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post #5 of 11
4/7/04 at 12:29am
Recently I bought a D-Link DI-524 which is new in their line up of routers. The reason for getting this router was the price, and it is 802.11G in preparation of when I get a G card replacement for my network.

Wireless signal is great all over the house. Setup is easy with all the options I expected from a router. One big problem, the router does not know how to share bandwidth when it comes to uploads. I maintain a web server which hosts SLACKER.NET which can get some hits downloading files and pictures of my Sentia. During these hits, my browsing and e-mail checking stops until the file transfer is complete. I will admit that part of the problem is that my upload speeds is only at 128k up, but my last router was able to accomodate multiple connections at a slower speed with no problems. I pointed out this problem with D-Link and offered to help troubleshoot and beta test new firmware. Techs response - I was advised to return it. I was not even advised to get another model D-Link by the D-Link rep.

This router will go back when my order for another router comes in. My review of this router will be added to my page.

The new router will have PRISM chipset 200mW for added wireless range.
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post #6 of 11
4/7/04 at 1:34am
Just to correct Marquis, the "a" spec is NOT compatible with the "g" spec. They do operate at the same transfer rate (54 MB/s), but "a" works at a frequency range of 5 GHz while "g" works at 2.4 GHz. "a" is popular in airports and hospitals because it does not suffer the interference possibilities of "b" or "g". "a" spec equipment is more expensive, but if you use it, you wont likely have to worry about people pirating your bandwidth because so few people own "a" spec equipment.
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post #7 of 11
4/7/04 at 1:46am
802.11a does not have the range that 802.11b/g does. The 5 Ghz band does not penetrate walls and obstacles as well.
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post #8 of 11
4/7/04 at 7:59am
I just had to chime in here. I use an internal Netegriti EM-500AG card (might be Dell 1500 or 1400) at home because of slab floor construction and lack of integrated wiring. Within line of sight parameters, the wirless A is the only way to go. The card can be configured for "Turbo A" and will connect with any A router or access point at a rock steady 108 mbs. At home, "A all the Way!"
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post #9 of 11
4/7/04 at 7:01pm
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Originally Posted by Mill-Rick
I just had to chime in here. I use an internal Netegriti EM-500AG card (might be Dell 1500 or 1400) at home because of slab floor construction and lack of integrated wiring. Within line of sight parameters, the wirless A is the only way to go. The card can be configured for "Turbo A" and will connect with any A router or access point at a rock steady 108 mbs. At home, "A all the Way!"
That's actually the same card that was available in the Area 51m.
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post #10 of 11
4/7/04 at 8:54pm
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Flap what kind of Router and Card do you have?
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post #11 of 11
4/7/04 at 10:15pm
I have a Linksys WPC55AG pcmcia card, but I dont use it at home. I just plug into the wired network in my living room, but I have a wired 4 port Linksys router to take care of that. See this thread:http://notebookforums.com/showthread.php?t=20382
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