not sure what router to look for

[UncleMo]

Hi, I need a router to beam my high speed internet access from one room to another and I am not sure what I need to look for.

To help you help me, should I list what tv I have, what console, who is my service provider, etc? Or does none of that matter?

[fishepa]

Re: not sure what router to look for

None of that really matters. All the big players will be fine, Linksys, Dlink, etc.

[UncleMo]

Re: not sure what router to look for

Thanks.

[judgejudy]

Re: not sure what router to look for

Whatever you do, don't get a Belkin, they're terrible.

[UncleMo]

Re: not sure what router to look for

Whatever you do, don't get a Belkin, they're terrible.

Thank you your honor, no further questions!

[aukevin]

Re: not sure what router to look for

The wireless in the PS3 is a G so you don't have to buy a wireless N router if you don't want to.

[UncleMo]

Re: not sure what router to look for

The wireless in the PS3 is a G so you don't have to buy a wireless N router if you don't want to.

Can you explain a tiny very important. If I am correct, my PS3 does not have a wireless router. I know it can detect the internet, but I need to buy something (a router?) to beam that connection for the PS3 to detect - or so I understand it this way. You're saying, I don't need an N router, get a G router, correct?

[RAZRr1275]

Re: not sure what router to look for

Can you explain a tiny very important. If I am correct, my PS3 does not have a wireless router. I know it can detect the internet, but I need to buy something (a router?) to beam that connection for the PS3 to detect - or so I understand it this way. You're saying, I don't need an N router, get a G router, correct?

You might need an N router for your computer if you want it on the network

[ODogg]

Re: not sure what router to look for

I'd recommend Linksys. They are good range-wise and very reliable, plus the setup is not difficult.

[nyisles16]

Re: not sure what router to look for

I'd recommend Linksys. They are good range-wise and very reliable, plus the setup is not difficult.

Yup.. that is what I use.. I actually have a "simultanious" router, where my computer is on one network and my gaming on another..

N routers have more range and speed that a G router from what I understand..

[Seymour Scagnetti]

Re: not sure what router to look for

I'd recommend Linksys. They are good range-wise and very reliable, plus the setup is not difficult.

Agree, my Linksys is terrific and I find a G router more than sufficient in range and speed for a PS3 and laptops. Very stable for online gaming.

[judgejudy]

Re: not sure what router to look for

Yup.. that is what I use.. I actually have a "simultanious" router, where my computer is on one network and my gaming on another..

N routers have more range and speed that a G router from what I understand..

Wireless N isn't going to give you any speed improvements unless you're connecting to it with a wireless N card. If you want to "future proof" yourself then get an N router, but if you're not planning on upgrading anytime soon, go with G.