ggma1126
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| Need Help on what is best N router to buy
We want to replace our linksys wireless router with an N router. This is for our office. the wireless router gets connected to the broadband modem which connects to our network. Some people connect wirelessly other via a wired ethernet connection. the linksys is old g router we have 1 person who is consistently having a problem connecting wirelessly and we have to keep rebooting the router so she can get a connection so..... we decided it was time to upgrade to N - I have been looking at reviews of n routers and cannot get a clear picture of which would be best for our environment. I am open to suggestions , pros and cons and which would be good to use in an office environment. The router and modem are in a closet . We also use 2 access points (linksys) that are connected via ethernet. these are used to handle multiple connections (network printers, etc) any and all help and advice would be appreciated. |
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tipstir
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| said by ggma1126  :We want to replace our linksys wireless router with an N router. This is for our office. the wireless router gets connected to the broadband modem which connects to our network. Some people connect wirelessly other via a wired ethernet connection. the linksys is old g router we have 1 person who is consistently having a problem connecting wirelessly and we have to keep rebooting the router so she can get a connection so..... we decided it was time to upgrade to N - I have been looking at reviews of n routers and cannot get a clear picture of which would be best for our environment. I am open to suggestions , pros and cons and which would be good to use in an office environment. The router and modem are in a closet . We also use 2 access points (linksys) that are connected via ethernet. these are used to handle multiple connections (network printers, etc) any and all help and advice would be appreciated. Stable N type are the Belkin N+ you would need to put it in the default mode which is 802.11b/g/n for best results and to work with those two access points you have there. This is a gig router also. To do it right I would purchased 3 N+ as this router also has access point mode. Router suppose to handle 1,200 feet of range. Depending on your business environment. |
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stevech0
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Read the FAQ here on Should I Go 11n?
IMO: no. |
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PeteC2
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| I see no evidence that the router is the problem...that one out of a number of users has a connectivity issue does not necessitate that this is a router issue.
If you want to replace the router simply for the sake of doing so, ok, but otherwise why?
Although I am not debating the relative merits of 11n, without a doubt, if your office uses mixed 11b/11g/11n devices, then you will gain little enough benefit by going to 11n.
Thre exception can be if you go to a simultaneous dual band router, so that you can run your 11n devices on a separate channel. Even then, the real gain would be from within your work network, such as file transfers between computers and such. Do not expect a great distance benefit, nor will your internet connection be particularly better, unless you have a screaming fast service.
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Selenia
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802.11n is not finalized, so I would not even use it at home yet, much less an office environment. It may cause issues with different brands of N cards until the spec is finalized, as some manufacturers still have differences in their implementations. I must agree with stevech0 on this one. |
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mozerd
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Doing it on the cheap I would suggest the Belkin F5D8235-4 version 1XXX [AKA N+] and its complementary N+ USB Network Adapter. IF you do not plan on providing the matching network adapters for ALL your clients then do not bother with "N" under current circumstances with SOHO product.
Doing "N" suitable for a business I would suggest the Xirrus Wi-Fi Array -- this vendor is not cheap but the gear is outstanding.
IMO, "N" is a real benefit if you make the proper investment and understand the cost/benefit implications.
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ggma1126
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| Thanks to all for your suggestions - basically I have come to the same conclusions that N could conceivably create more problems since all other wireless users are G
combining your suggestions and many reviews of the N routers I have decided to stick with what we have until N is finalized at least |
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mozerd
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| said by ggma1126 :I have come to the same conclusions that N could conceivably create more problems since all other wireless users are G combining your suggestions and many reviews of the N routers I have decided to stick with what we have until N is finalized at least I have "N" working in a large number of clients and they all LOVE the benefits of dramatically increased bandwidth/throughput, superior connectivity and the majority of my clients have done it on the cheap.
Providing your "G" wireless users with compatible "N" adapters at an average cost of $70 per client is NOT expensive -- it is in fact CHEAP when one takes into account the benefits that come with a properly implemented "N" system -- which is why I suggested the Belkin F5D8235-4 version 1XXX.
waiting for the standards body to finalize "N" is a RED herring in view of the fact that there will continue to be a mix [MIMO and non-MIMO + other crap] implementations when the so called finalized "standard" is put to bed -- believe-it or not! IMO, this standards process for "N" has turned into a complete fiasco for the consumer and SOHO. Business are implementing "N" now and doing so in very large numbers because of the current benefits.
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ggma1126
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1 edit | said by mozerd :said by ggma1126 :I have come to the same conclusions that N could conceivably create more problems since all other wireless users are G combining your suggestions and many reviews of the N routers I have decided to stick with what we have until N is finalized at least I have "N" working in a large number of clients and they all LOVE the benefits of dramatically increased bandwidth/throughput, superior connectivity and the majority of my clients have done it on the cheap. Providing your "G" wireless users with compatible "N" adapters at an average cost of $70 per client is NOT expensive -- it is in fact CHEAP when one takes into account the benefits that come with a properly implemented "N" system -- which is why I suggested the Belkin F5D8235-4 version 1XXX. waiting for the standards body to finalize "N" is a RED herring in view of the fact that there will continue to be a mix [MIMO and non-MIMO + other crap] implementations when the so called finalized "standard" is put to bed -- believe-it or not! IMO, this standards process for "N" has turned into a complete fiasco for the consumer and SOHO. Business are implementing "N" now and doing so in very large numbers because of the current benefits. The wireless clients are the ones with laptops. whille the N adapters are on average not expensive - we do not have the available time this time of year (our busy season) to reconfigure the wireless part of our network so we have decided to take a wait and see attitude. As previously said I have read too many cons as opposed to pros of making the switch at this time. Thanks to everyone for their comments and suggestions
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