3790 Wireless G ... SuperG/SpeedBooster ... or just normal?

its all a gimmick. just get a router that can handle up to 108mbps..

If the 3790 comes with the default "Centrino" package, then there's no point in getting a 108mbps WAP. Just get a regular 54mbps 802.11g WAP. The Intel card that's part of the Centrino package does not use the Broadcom chipset (or that other one, forgot its name...) so it cannot use the accelarated mode of those 108mbps WAPs.

The 108 "turbos" are bandwith hogs as they use two of the available channels in the 2.4Gz spectrum. In my neighborhood, enable it and "die" from all of the interface. If you set it to just 54, a few problems and beter throughput. I wouldn't wast the money, unless you live in a very sparsely populated area.

hmm thanks for pointin that out.. cuz i have a feelin it would be the same for me.. so jus get a plain 54mbps router??

Yep, that would be my advice.

werd.. cuz i was gonna get one of the 108mbps ones.. lol and come to think about it i have 3 2.4ghz phones in my house.. yea that wouldnt work out too well..

It works; however, depending on your phones, the WiFi makes you sound like a stuttering Mickey Mouse at times as it cycles through the channels to find a clear one.

The atheros based 108mbps G is NOT a gimmick!!! You will get a lot better range and almost double the data rate over regular G with the atheros 108 turbo like the one in the 8790!

But use the Netgear 108mbps router, and not the one from PC Torque.


Regards,
Sean

I have a Linksys wireless router (WRT54G v1.1) and found a nifty bios update for it that increases the broadcast power from 14mw to 42 mw. So far no extra cooling is required (only past 50 mw does active cooling measures need to be taken) [side note, any power increase beyond 42mw results in signal degradation and dropouts].

Website : http://www.hyperdrive.be/hyperwrt/

Disclaimer : The following firmware is provided on an "as-is" basis.
I take no responsibility if your device breaks or malfunctions! Use at own risk!

I believe this only works for versions 1.0 and 1.1. Version 2.0 routers may not accept this flash bios. You install it just like you would update the router's bios normally (through the configuration html page). I have been using it successfully for 3 weeks now and no problems so far.

It increases the power output to increase signal strength, range, and clarity. DANGER!: if you don't already have encryption on your router by now, you will want it afterwards. I can sit in my car (powering the notebook) about 5 houses down [about .3 miles] and still have about 50% signal strength receiving from the router. Of course, my notebook's transmit signal is non-existant, but I can sure see my network very clearly. In case you are wondering, this mod does comply with most country's FCC (or similar) regulations regarding communications devices and interference. I believe the limit is at 50 mw to prevent signal bleedover.

108mbps Netgear review

http://www.wi-fiplanet.com/reviews/print.php/3104121

Also, when you force two channel bonding, you actually get LESS interferrence, not more. The interference is that other regular G networks suffer interferrence from 108 devices, not the other way around. And the range is amazing! I can go down the block and still surf the net with my 8790.


Regards,
Sean

Does this mean other people can go onto your connection without you knowing it or is there some way to control it. I don't wanna loose bandwith to people who shouldn't have acess to my internet.

Yes. You should "hide" your network and secure it with WAP. The WAP will downgrade the speed just a small bit; however, for internet browsing and connections you wil never "feel it". You may on large file transfers point to (point within your networkwork). Also be careful about what you "Share" over the network.

My neighbor, had an unsecured network that was causing me Havoc. No changes from the LinkSys defaults made it easy for me to go into his router and change the settings so that he used a different channel than I did. Worked well. I was nice enough to print out a summary of what I had done (on his printer) and suggested that he secure his network. Boy was he suprsied at what I could do and had my son assist him in securing it and setting it up so we no longer interfere with each other.

Nice.

Hey,
I am getting a laptop soon and heard the 4750/8790 can support the super G technology. I was wondering if the Netgear router can handle both wire and wireless. The reasons is because I have 2 desktop already wired and prefer it that way. I am new to this wireless thing . Would I need to purchase anything else?

Most wireless routes will support 4 "wired" connections. Just check the specs for the unit you plan to purchase.