there is one router at home but everytime I download anything from my laptop, my brother(who uses another laptop) can't download.. and the problem goes on and on .... and I'd like to know which router is good for this type of case cuz i guess mine is obsolete \nthanks
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My Netgear router kept crashing so I got a D-Link and haven't had any problems since. Get a 802.11G router. YOu can hard wire your desktop and just have the laptop connect wirelessly or get a PCI wireless adapter for the desktop so they can both be wireless. Depends on what you want to do.
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check the domain names setup for those wireless connected computers. I think it should not have any DNS entries for them. I am using belkin 54g wireless router at home, I easily use it. no pblms till now.
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You are correct that a broadband router will help protect your 1 computer, even though you dont have to have it to use DSL with only one computer, I'd still recommend it for the added safety. Built into the router is a firewall and it will pretty much prevent anyone from attempting to connect to your computer form the outside while still allowing your computer to connect to most anything you want to, like online games, web, email etc. Since you are thinking of wireless in the future and I assume maybe adding another computer maybe, you can go with a wireless broadband router. I personally like Linksys alot, you can get a wireless router for about $70. basically any router currently sold is going to be fine for you. almost all suppor the two common types of wireless, called 802.11B and 802.11G ,, they basically will say on the package.. "B and G" supported or something along those lines. When you get the wireless router, make sure you follow the instructions to secure it, or else you may have your neighbors using your wireless router without you knowing which can be a problem.
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heh, your router is giving out dynamic addresses.\n\nA very simple fix would be always to start one computer before the other, or, a more permanent solution would be to assign your computer a fixed address. You could also have your router assign a fixed address to a computer based on the MAC address of that computer. Both of the latter solutions will require a bit of manual reading if you're unfamiliar with them.
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Linksys sells a 'booster'. Also, they now make routers with built in booster circuitry. It might also be that the 'new' modem is simply bad. Have a tech check it out.
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I often find myself recommending Netgear routers.  It's all I personally use for my networking needs.  They are easy to set up and maintain. And best of all They generally have 3 year warranty's. \n\nOn the contrary, I recommend Linksys routers if you want extreem flexability with your router, namily the ability to load linux on it and do other advanced things. \n\nFor most people the added "features" of the Linksys router is not worth it.  The netgear routers are by far easier to setup than the linksys routers.\n\nAs far as security is concerned, they both work well.  Provided you understand the pro's and con's of the encryption and other security methods offered by the product.\n\nHopefully that helps.
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What Do You Think Wireless Networks Just Exist Naturally ?..They've Just Been Floating Around Us Since The Begining Of Time ?.. One Computer MUST be Hooked Up Or A Wrieless Network Doesn't Exist ... You Prolly Won't Understand This Answer Asking Such Questions .....
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This could be a number of problems, but I would not go buy a new card so quickly, and that first answer is not even the same kind of network card.\n\nHow far away is the computer from the router?  I've seen this problem with a computer too far away in my house before.  Also, the 2.4Ghz band is pretty clogged with consumer electronics, especially coreless phones.  These can affect the performance of your wireless network, even if they are in your neighbor's house if they aren't too far away.\n\nWithout much more information, I would suggest resetting the router to factory defaults and starting over.  Good luck.
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im having similar problems. i just bought a linksys 4 port and if im online on my laptop and someone gets online on the desktop, we lose internet on one and get really slow internet on the other one. the only explaination that ive found is that linksys is a hub, not a router, which means it just sends signals, doesnt really process them, like a lazy/stupid router.
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ok, a router can work around the house and in the backyard. it will not reach miles, maybe a thousand feet if you have wireless N. but you proably have wireless G on your laptop. Go to verizon.com and check for the internet services, I know they provide for like 60 dollars a month if its really that important. But a router will not reach far from home unless you plan to network it to each house to keep signal strong. But a good router is Linksys, I had bad experience with Belkin.
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You might have to go into the configuration, IDK if you have done it yet or not because you didn't specify. But go into your internet explorer and type in http://192.168.1.1 or 192.168.1.100 and you might have to enable wireless through that. I have had that same one, I now moved to the WRTG5B or some shit. =) lol. . . You have to enable wireless, to test if your router is even working if you have an extra network cable, plug it into the router then hook it up to the laptop and see. It also could be for the fact I think that specific router is only B capable? Maybe...check your laptop to see if it is both B & G wireless ready.
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linksys makes good routers. check out http://www.pricewatch.com/networking/
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there can only be ONE router in on a network, then switches and access points for any expansions to it.  2 routers will end up conflicting with each other.\n\nSimilar to what this product can do:\nhttp://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=346\n\nThough you may have to contact dlink to see if yours can be come an access point.  Sift though google as well.
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If you have all the wired slots used you can add upto 251 wireless computers or items aswell. The IP addresses only go upto 255.....I have the same router and 3 hardwired and 3 wireless and mine works fine...Thanks
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You can connect two computers without a router, simply by connecting the ethernet ports, then one of them can connect to the internet and the other can share the connection by way of the Windows Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) facility.  I'm doing it right now and it all works fine.  Send your router back!
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You probably need to call your tech support about that problem..I run two computer's from a router all the time and both have equal speed
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Hello, Ive been trying for 3 months to setup my laptop to file share via my bt home hub,tried every setting possible and still no luck,now planning on buying a new router.tried calling bt broadband help and they have no idea ,bring back british call centres!, if anyone has a step by step guide to do this it would be great....