New wireless router. (1 Viewer)

[withoutaface]

Hey,
I was wondering if any of you guys have any idea what the cheapest, reliable, linux compatible wireless router is which I can run a home network off and connect to one computer via usb. I'm currently thinking of getting a Netgear DG834G. Also I've got solid brick walls and there's about two of them in the 20m between the computer with a wireless card and the modem, will this affect my signal at all?
Thanks,
Justin

 

[fatmuscle]

www.ozcableguy.com

read the reviews there.
then compare your prices off harris technology - www.ht.com.au
and if you find a cheaper price, it's ok.

the router u mentioned, was one of the routers i put on my 'get if th e price is right' list

 

[sunny]

You should find that routers aren't OS specific, but the wireless network cards are.

 

[sladehk]

In my opinion, the one you have been thinking about is the most suitable one

 

[Grobus]

A word of advice; plug your router into a power surge protected electric socket - most routers contain really small power units that blow easily. I learnt this the hard way with a D-Link router a few weeks ago.

 

[fatmuscle]

most of us learn stuff like that the hard way

my computers are plugged into this powerboard bought from 'Go-Lo' hehhe

 

[Jonathan A]

Go with Netgear, they are quite reasonably priced and allow for high speeds.

 

[withoutaface]

Yep, just bought a netgear yesterday

 

[Krangelus]

ive had a netgear wireless set up for going on 4 months and i have to say im very impressed with the quality of there products.

 

[withoutaface]

ive had a netgear wireless set up for going on 4 months and i have to say im very impressed with the quality of there products.

I just wish I'd bought my original modem from them, cause my Netcomm's a piece of shit and I'm gonna have to send it back for replacement next week.

 

[Krangelus]

damn thats no good.. im actually using a dlink modem. Netgears just for tha wireless. cost a pretty penny too. (had to buy 5 of them + the router)

 

[sladehk]

^ Similarly, my experiences with Netgear have always been positive