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 Ed Sterling "PC Doctor" |
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Are you looking for someone you can trust to
come into your home or business? "What is the best wireless equipment to purchase?" The price of wireless routers and adapters have has fallen considerably, much like the cost of everything in the computer business. For most people, there is no need to spend more than $100 to buy a good wireless router to connect to your cable or DSL modem. On most Sunday's, the ads in the Boston Globe from Best Buy, Circuit City and Staples typically feature very good wireless routers priced between $40 to $90, depending on the range that you desire to communicate over. Wireless equipment comes in three "technologies" (i.e. methods): 802.11b (that is now largely obsolete), 802.11g (the current standard most of the world is using), and 802.11n (a new standard, gaining in popularity because of its powerful signals and long range). The average homeowner looking to purchase a wireless router today would probably choose a low-cost 802.11g router for about $40 to $50. If you have a large home or plan to put your router in the basement but have users in the second floor, you might want to spend a little more money ($80 to $100) and purchase 80211.n equipment. Remember that you need both and 802.11n router as well as an 802.11n receiver on the remote computers, in order to enjoy the long-range signals promised in the 802.11n technology. In my opinion, Netgear offers the best all-around wired and wireless networking equipment for the consumer and small business owner. Linksys is usually a close second, and I have had good experiences overall with Belkin wireless equipment too. I would avoid Dlink, Buffalo, Hawkings, and Dynex brands. Call Ed Sterling at 978-779-6058 from 9 a.m. until 10 p.m.
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