what's the best wireless network you can recommend that is available in the market? (netgear,linksys...?)?
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Linksys is my favorite. They have A, B and G(54 MBPS) routers. The fastest technology and the ones with the longest range are the Pre-N routers (Netgear has a great one). It all depends on the size of your house. 2000 SQFT and under I would go with a G - linksys. Over 2000 SQFT I would do a Pre-N Netgear.\n\nGood luck
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Deciding on the best router normally comes down to budget, but you want to make sure the one you get is capable of at least the wireless 'g' spec of 54 mbps,\n\nI have always favoured belkin routers as they are easy to setup,reasonably priced and readily available.\n\nhope this helps
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I also have a netgear router.  If you want to use cables, just plug into one of the numbered network connectorsand configure the network setting as required.  I suggest going wireless so you don't have to run messy wires down the hallways.  You would have to buy either a wireless card or a USB adapter.  If you do that you need to set up security (WEP) which is fairly easy to do.  All the instructions to do that should be with the hardware.
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I agree with most of the other answers,Linksys makes the best.If you need a more budget conscious brand check out Netgear.Stick with the "G" compliancy because the new "N" compliancy is far more than you will want to spend.If you can try to purchase one with a built in firewall.
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No. What  you need to bridge a wireless network to a wired network, for anything more than internet sharing, is an Access Point.  I'm using the WAP54G to bridge my LAN / WLAN and it works great. Wireless routers are  great for either 'wireless only' networks.  They're also perfect for setting up wireless access for customers and visitors since they make it impossible to access the wired side of the network.
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linksys makes good routers. check out http://www.pricewatch.com/networking/
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For this, your best bet is a router. This device allows you to:\nA)Share a broadband internet connection\nB) Create a local area network (LAN) or basically connect computers. \nC) Share files, printers, etc. \nAre you using computers in the same room or all the way across the house? If you are using them in the same room, your best bet is a wired router, like the Linksys BEFSR41. However, if the two computers are spread out you would do better to have a wireless router hardwired (connected via ethernet connection) to one computer and install a wireless card in the other computer. I suggest the WRT54G as I have one myself and it works beautifully, as well as having the security features that I need. I sincerely hope this helps!
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Just get a Linksys or Netgear wireless G router. Connect the WAN port of the router to the cable modem. Connect both notebooks to the router. \n\nI recommended a G router, but only if you laptops have G wireless cards in them. If not, then get the correct router for your cards (if not G then B).\n\nAs far as security goes, use the WAP or whatever security it has. Be sure to change the default passwords. They are not bulletproof, but unless your neighbors are international super spys, the security in the wireless routers should suffice if you actually use it.
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If you are needing a wireless router for home use I recommend the Linksys WRT54G.  You can get one at Wal-Mart for about $50.
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I would suggest picking up a wireless router. you could do an ad-hoc network but if you want to share the internet connection, your best bet is to use a small router. for about $50 dollars you can pick up a Linksys WRT54G and have all your bases covered.   ofcouse you'll need wireless network cards for each of the computers. the documentation with the linksys router will guide you through the process. also check out some info on wireless security. (see sources)
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It all depends on what you are looking for. Linksys offers a wide range that suits almost anybody. \nBest Range and Speed : Go for the Linksys SRX (WRT54GX, WRT54GX2, WRT54GX4)\nStable and Open : WRT54G (Lots of free third party firmwares available for this one)\n\nPCMag's results on best routers in three catogories. \n\nFast    : Linksys WRT54G\nFaster  : Linksys WRT54GS \nFastest : Linksys WRT54GX \n\nSo there you are.. Linksys RULES home wireless networks..
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Belkin cards will work great. Ndiswrapper is ok, but not that great. There is a much better software package called MadWifi. Works well as long as you follow their directions carefully.\n\nTheir website is located at: http://www.madwifi.org\n\nIf you need further help, feel free to contact me.
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Linksys is good but try 2Wire home portal also... I recommend 2Wire. Check the link:\n\nhttp://www.2wire.com/?p=8
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Linksys is a pretty good router and I love my Dlink 624 which is 108 Mbps wireless G router (the wireless routers have ports for lan cables as well so don't worry). Normally I stay away from Dlink products and other routers, but this model appears to be the only really awesome product they make. So unless you can find the 624, don't go with Dlink. I have not seen much netgear, so I can't tell you for sure how good it is.\n\nAll routers these days come with password protection and for those who are using wireless they often come with a secondary password for protecting wireless transmissions. It is known as a WEP password which encrypts your wireless.\n\nTo access the router, you usually login to it through a web browser to the routers default IP address and configure the router. That screen will allow you to open ports and permit certain types of traffic to go through to your network.\n\nSo in short, Dlink 624 awesome, Linksys in general is good, netgear unknown, and rest of Dlink bad.\n\nHope this helps!
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Live and Learn.  Wireless network gear is dodgy at best.   Go with LinkSys next time. \n\nGood luck and Happy Computing!
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WI:MAX is the best wireless data transfer tech available.\nIt is very similar to cell phone broadcasting towers.\nBasically the signals will be broadcasted via towers and one can connect to the internet within the range depending on the number of towers.
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Netgear makes a great router.  \n\nI always recommend going wired whenever you can.  Speed and reliability are sacrificed for convenience when you go wireless.  But going wireless would work.  And you're going to be slowed down to the speed of your DSL connection anyway.