Another ping on the Linksys. I have a Server, Fiancee's desktop, then a wireless router for my laptop.

The only complaint is the problem I'm having getting the wireless signal to be encrypted, it keeps disconnecting. Since I'm not doing anything important, I'm not worried about it.

 

Well I work for D-Link and our G serier routers and wireless cards RULE!
For your router use a DI-624
PC's use a DWL-G520
Laptops use DWL-G650
Ohh yeah we also have free 24 hour technical support.
Plus we be cheaper

 

I'm a bigger fan of Netgear for your average Joe consumer. Easier interface.

 

LinkSys is a great box, and the combo of the LinkSys wireless NICs and Wireless access point + router work great together.

Just make sure that whichever wireless devices you choose, that you enable all of their security features. These features are usually disabled out of the box to make setup easier for the average user. While it makes for trickier setup when you turn them on, it at least won't leave your wireless network wide open.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Gossamer
LinkSys is a great box, and the combo of the LinkSys wireless NICs and Wireless access point + router work great together.

 

LOL! Security IS for networks if you don't want FREELOADERS using your bandwidth or downloading porn and MP3s with your WAN IP.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by flitcroft

 

No need for a flame suit... You are absolutely correct. You have this guy that just wants to check his email on someone else's ISP, but then you have the other guy that might go a step further to see what files or folders are available to browse. Network and individual PC security is a must, unless you're so naive to believe that people just want to "share" you're bandwidth so they can check their email.

 

There is a big difference between personal Linksys, Netgear, and D-Link routers that people use so they don't have to run wires throughout their home, and there are networks which need more security (although there are certainly situations where one would want a secure home network).

I've worked in network security for years. There's a time and place for locking down your stuff and there's also a great benefit to sharing. Heck, if someone else fires up their wireless card in my apartment building and doesn't have to pay for DSL because they can piggyback on mine that's great. I'm glad I could share.

Sure, there are great inherent risks to sharing a network connection. There are also great risks in connecting to public networks (e.g. the Internet). The decision to share or not should be taken on an individual basis, but if I could boost my free signal further for a few bucks I sure would. :-)

 

That's an interesting world view. I like to think most people are good and take precautions against those that are not.