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Old 07 November 2007, 02:05 PM
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Hi, I'm looking for a reasonably priced wireless router. I'm on the Virgin broadband package (I don't want to buy a router and then find in incompatible).

Anyone have some advice for a non tech computer guy?
Old 07 November 2007, 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by scoobynutta555
Hi, II'm on the Virgin broadband package
Sorry just to confirm, cable service or the ADSL Virgin service that goes through a BT land line?
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A cable service, no BT line.
Old 07 November 2007, 02:20 PM
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low cost ones which should be easy to set up

either this

Broadbandbuyer.co.uk | Netgear WGR614 v7 54Mbps Broadband Wireless Router

or that

Broadbandbuyer.co.uk | Linksys WRT54GL 54Mbps Broadband Wireless-G Linux Router

appy days

what is your budget
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Thanks Mike. The second one I can run a wire from a computer, the first one I can't? I'm not looking at spending more than the 2 shown.
Old 07 November 2007, 02:36 PM
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Both can be connected via a cable or wirelessly

wire would go from your modem into the router

machines then connect to the router either via a cable or wirelessly
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is it worth getting a draft N router which is upgradeable to final version?
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If wireless will be a big issue then maybe yes, but I'm guessing this will be over budget for the OP?

edited to add having said that the prices are coming down mind you......

Broadbandbuyer.co.uk | Wireless 802.11n Router

the plot thickens:-)

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