looking for a cheap wireless router that can do WDS/repeating?
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If you want to get a good router for a decent price, check out \nwww.pricewatch.com\nI have yet to find anything there that is not reasonably priced, plus almost all the vendors have free shipping. try them before going to any store.
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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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This is what you need-\nhttp://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7012412&st=belkin+router&type=product&id=1099392876098\n\nthis is wireless but you can turn that part off, it has four wired ports in the back.\n\nit is very easy to setup.\n\nand yes this will not stop you from using p2p, \nif you use ares:(p2p application) you will not need to open ports.\nhttp://aresgalaxy.sourceforge.net/\n\nif you want to use other apps you may need to go to:\nhttp://www.portforward.com/\nit will tell you how to use almost any application.\n\nany good router has a built in Nat firewall,\nthis router has 2 firewalls a Nat and a SPI\n\nit is a good cheap router.\n\n\nif you as about wifi\nthe guy at the store may try to talk you into getting pre-N\nthe reviews have shown that there is little to gain over g and for what you will be doing with it, it would not be worth 3x the price.
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Hi Jon,\nWhile you're free to surf eBay for older 1700 series routers for example, what you'll want is an 800 series Cisco router.  This is Cisco's newer ISR (Integrated Services Router) that is not only your best bet for a home use broadband access router, but will give you the VPN functionality you need, and you have wireless options as well.  Check out the 851 for currently $399 list price or the 851W for $499 which has dual ethernet and wireless as well.  Both models have a 4-port 10/100 switch and an SPI firewall and IPsec VPN.  You also have 871 and 871W options for a little more.  Check out the link below to compare models based on your needs, this also has links to all the data sheets.  Also, to find a Cisco partner/reseller to buy one in your area, go here: http://tools.cisco.com/WWChannels/LOCATR/jsp/partner_locator.jsp
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ditto on the Linksys 2.4 GHZ
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I'm not sure exactly what's special about the Xbox, but if you need a wired connection, get a Motorola WR850G router and run it in WDS  mode.  It also can work as a access point or bridge too.\n\n"The WDS mode allows peer to peer communication with up to 4 other 802.11g wireless access points or wireless broadband routers."\n\nActually, you need two of the same brand, so see if your Linksys supports WDS.  OK. Found an article about how to do it for WRT54Gs.\n\nI have had WR850G, and they're slick! (but I've not used the WDS mode).  They have recently been discontinued, but new ones are going for about $35 on eBay. There's probably a newer replacement model for the WR850G at broadband.motorola.com.
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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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Some routing software allows such a limit\n\nYou will probably need to have a linux based router though and spend some time configing it
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There are a few possible ways of doing this.  the simplest way, in my opinion, would be to replace your router with a newer model from linksys, the "Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster All-in-one Internet-sharing Router, Access Point, and Network Storage Link", which would allow you to connect your external drive directly to the router for sharing.
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Orinoco wireless cards, maybe listed under Lucent.\nA friend of mine just lifted one from me that i have been using for a few years, and he indicates it is working great for him (i knew he was jones-ing for it, so i let him take it) i am only using windows so the brand isn't so important, but for Linux as you've found, does make a difference...
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go to www.networkmagic.com it is a really good software for home networking
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If you wish, you can set up a wireless network using that D-link router and play more computer games: http://www.home-network-help.com/wireless-network.html\n\n:o)\npicoHat
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Still go with a wireless router, but put a encrypted key on the router so only you have access to it.  I use this set up and it is a great way to share the DSL I have.
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look for 802.11g routers they are faster than 802.11b. look for one with long range it might be useful. Usually the more antennas the bigger the range.
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If you dont have a router, get one, if you do you just need a network hub and a wireless access point.\nYou can get an all in one wireless router for about 59.00, and then each of the computers need a wireless pci card or usb device. For security just enable a WEP key--the instructions on the router will walk you through it.  Get a NETGEAR or D-LINK wireless device
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The cheapest one would be a second hand one, which you could pick up at a local computer show, or on eBay.  Brand names will usually add money to the final price, but the difference might be $5-ish.\n\nThe real question is: Do you need a full fledged router?  Depending on what you wish to do, you might be able to get by with a hub or intelligent hub (if you just need to link PCs together.  If you really need packet management capabilities, perhaps a switch would do.  If you have spare PC's lying around, you could turn one into a passthrough traffic server.  Lots of options with PCs.  Post another question with the specific configuration, and perhaps we can help you out.
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Yeah....I have a Netgear DG834...reasonably priced, easy to set up, and so far (touch wood) no problems.