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Message: <blockquote data-quote="greymist" data-source="post: 3121729" data-attributes="member: 7113">I used a D-Link DI-614+ fpr a long time without any issues, I only replaced it when the power transformer burnt out and I couldn't find a replacement. I bought a DI-524 and it has been fine. For security, you should ensure that the router handles WPA2, if it doesn't I wouldn't buy it.No one has mentioned the various bandwidths that are available: 802.11b is the old 11mbps standard, and 802.11g is the newer 54 mbps. 802.11n will be finalised next year, and there are a lot of companies selling Pre-N routers, but I would avoid them as there is no guarantee that they will work with the standard when it is released, regardless of what the salesman tells you! A number of companies also sell accelerated mode routers. Basically if you buy the same brand of router and wireless card you will get faster speeds. I did this with my original D-Link, and it worked fine, but when I added an iMac to my network, I had to switch the router from accelerated to normal mode in order for the iMac to be able to connect. If you are using built-in wireless in your laptop, then the accelerated mode is probably not worth the extra cost. You should be able to find a g-speed router for cheap, less than $50 when I bought mine a few months back. You should download a program called NetStumbler, and install it on your laptop. It sniffs out wireless networks, and will display the channel, level of protection, and other info which is useful when you are troubleshooting network problems. If your neighbours have a wireless connection you will want to set your channel as different as possible.</blockquote>

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