Thanks bro, right now I am using singtel Speedtourch for
years...and the modem did not failed me, very strong and
lasting....but it was hook to my pc and the modem to the telephone
pug (on the wall).
So, I have to buy a wireless router (cost $50 - $100+), plug
into the speedtouch modem? Will it go haywire if next time I unplug
the wireless router and plug it back to my desktop?
Any recommendations? I dont want to get chop, and is it the more
expensive the more stable the wireless routers is?
Sorry bro, plse advise me.
No, unplucking your wire will not cause the modem to go
haywire.
I can't say or vouch for other brands of wireless routers,
but I have used my Linksys router for 5, coming to
6 years now. (Avg 12hrs of use). Still lasting strong *Touches
wood*
Before you get a wireless router, here are somethings to note
and checklists to check
1. Your Desktop has to have either a built in Wireless Card in
it in order to receive the signals from the router, no point
getting one wireless router, then finding out that your desktop
does not have the necessary hardware. If you don't have a wireless
card, you can purchase a wireless usb network adaptor.
2. Is it necessary to get a router? If your desktop is always
next to your modem, then there's no point in getting one.
3. G or N type routers. When you go about searching for a
router, one would notice the price difference between an AGN router
and a ABG router. What A,G,N in lay man terms mean are the
differences in speed. G speeds can go up to 54MBPS while N can go
>100MBPS. If your desktop and laptop supports only G,you can
check this by going to the device manager, then do a google on
the card.
there's no point going for N, unless you are thinking of
upgrading. Further more, Unless you are using Fiber optics, or use
a high speed network connection 100mbps) you would not go up to
54mbps. (G speeds)