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    jerseybred Posts: 24, Reputation: 2
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    Aug 18, 2007, 08:15 AM
    Which router is the best to buy.
    Hi, I just brought my son a HP dv9500t laptop for college. I would now like to be able to set up a wireless network for him to be able to use the laptop at home. The laptop has an "Intel PRO/wireless 4965AGN Network card". Which router should I buy. His laptop will have Vista premium installed. My home computer is about a 6 year old dell with xp. We have cable internet through suddenlink. I have tried to do my own research on this matter but find it very confusing. I am reading a lot about using "N" technology. I think this card has that capability. I asked HP online tech about this. At first they said this was not "N" capable and "N' cards were not on the market. Then they came back and said they were wrong, that it is "N' cards were not on the market. Then they came back and said they were wrong, that it is " capable. So, long story short, I am more confused than ever. Thank you in advance.
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    JohnSnownw Posts: 322, Reputation: 51
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    Aug 18, 2007, 09:58 AM
    For the intended application you are not going to notice a difference between "G" and "N". However, because the model states 4965"AGN" It will work with both "G" and "N."

    Provided is a site that outlines the 4965AGN's capabilities.

    Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN Overview
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    JohnSnownw Posts: 322, Reputation: 51
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    Aug 18, 2007, 10:12 AM
    Also, a site for comparing specific brands of routers is:

    Newegg.com - Buy Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more!

    This site is also one of the cheaper places to find computer and electronic hardware. I've used them on many occasions and have never had a problem.

    You should take a look at:

    Linksys
    Level one
    D-Link
    Netgear

    These are all respectable brands.
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    Curlyben Posts: 18,514, Reputation: 1860
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    Aug 18, 2007, 10:35 AM
    Interesting to notice that Intel are marketing an N compliant device as the 802.11n standard has yet to be ratified.

    As JS rightly points out you are unlikely to notice any difference between G and N unless you do a lot of network files transfers.

    Now it's really a case of budget and what features you are looking for.
    A must would be a hardware firewall, with SPI and NAT, print server is nice but not needed.

    Other than that it's an open market.
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    retsoksirhc Posts: 912, Reputation: 71
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    Aug 20, 2007, 06:48 AM
    Also of note is that both 802.11B, 802.11G, and 802.11N are fully backward compatible. Well, N is supposed to be, but being that it is still a 'draft' technology, it may have a few kinks. B is going to be a little slower than G, but G is more commonplace today anyway. I would probably go with G, being that it's faster than B, but N isn't really "out" yet.

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