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#404496 - 12/23/08 04:16 PM whats the best wireless router for a decent price
gnfnr2k old hand Registered: 09/28/01 Posts: 402	I want it basically so I can get my ps3 and 360 online.
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#404504 - 12/23/08 05:06 PM Re: whats the best wireless router for a decent pr [Re: gnfnr2k]
Jim_ aka Reboot Registered: 04/21/02 Posts: 11338 Loc: Columbus OH	I like the Belkin routers. The interface is easy, they're not expensive, and they have good virtual server options. _________________________ AppleCentral Trivia MM-MCF Trivia Call the Doctor
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#404539 - 12/24/08 05:39 AM Re: whats the best wireless router for a decent pr [Re: Jim_]
MacBozo Nut Dood Registered: 04/20/02 Posts: 16605 Loc: Pinellas Park, Florida	I'm using a d-Link DIR-615 which is working very well for me. Bought it at Best Buy for $60. _________________________
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#404549 - 12/24/08 06:33 AM Re: whats the best wireless router for a decent pr [Re: gnfnr2k]
Jim_ aka Reboot Registered: 04/21/02 Posts: 11338 Loc: Columbus OH	Oops, actually it was D-Link I meant, not Belkin. _________________________ AppleCentral Trivia MM-MCF Trivia Call the Doctor
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#404753 - 12/27/08 10:43 AM Re: whats the best wireless router for a decent pr [Re: Jim_]
gnfnr2k old hand Registered: 09/28/01 Posts: 402	I went with D-Link DIR-625 RangeBooster Wireless Draft 802.11n N Router with 2 Antennas I could not find the DIR 615 at BB it was sold out, so I went to amazon.com and saw the 625 so I decided to go with that one. Thanks for your help everyone, hopefully this one will be easy to set up
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#404754 - 12/27/08 10:48 AM Re: whats the best wireless router for a decent pr [Re: gnfnr2k]
MacBozo Nut Dood Registered: 04/20/02 Posts: 16605 Loc: Pinellas Park, Florida	Set it to "Hidden" so it can't be sniffed and use WPA2 Personal encryption. Also, change the default IP for it. _________________________
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#404809 - 12/27/08 06:54 PM Re: whats the best wireless router for a decent pr [Re: MacBozo]
gnfnr2k old hand Registered: 09/28/01 Posts: 402	ok thanks once I get it in the mail, im sure ill be asking for help to set it up, I read the install disc doesnt work with macs
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#404838 - 12/28/08 06:21 AM Re: whats the best wireless router for a decent pr [Re: gnfnr2k]
MacBozo Nut Dood Registered: 04/20/02 Posts: 16605 Loc: Pinellas Park, Florida	The set up and administration is via your web browser. You don't need an install disk. _________________________
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#404843 - 12/28/08 07:08 AM Re: whats the best wireless router for a decent pr [Re: gnfnr2k]
Swatcat Merry Christmas Registered: 04/19/02 Posts: 1861 Loc: In Your Servers	If he plans connecting wireless to Xbox Live the router's SSID can not be hidden. The 360 wireless adapter will not recognize the router unless SSID is visible.. Basic WEP protection will be fine for Xbox Live. Xbox and Xbox Live have security built in. The PlayStation does well with wireless and connections are secure as well as the PlayStation Network. Broadcasting the SSID is no big deal. Also he will have to enable 802.11g broadcast to connect with the Xbox and the PlayStation
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#404848 - 12/28/08 08:44 AM Re: whats the best wireless router for a decent pr [Re: Swatcat]
gnfnr2k old hand Registered: 09/28/01 Posts: 402	Yes I plan on using the 360 and ps3 on it, that is pretty much why I got the router. What is the best way to make it secure? Also is there a way to not broadcast when im not using the 360 or ps3 on it?
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