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solitarycow
Feb 5, 2004, 10:44 AM
Does anyone know where I can get CHEAP but effective 802.11g routers? Anyone know any really good deals?



dwishbone
Feb 5, 2004, 11:36 AM
define cheap?
i got a USR 8054 b/g with a 4 port ethernet router. it works pretty good and was about $100 at the time of purchase.
it works well for me.
i have 2 macs (b and g) and a pc (b) on the network.

neonart
Feb 5, 2004, 11:37 AM
www.microcenter.com usually has some nice ones for under $100. Here is a search at their online site (I hope it works): http://www.microcenter.com/search_results_e.phtml?dropdown_method=keyword&dropdown_keyword=wireless+router&submit.x=15&submit.y=9

I've seen alot of 802.11b routers for $29-$39 there as well. Remember if you're not going to move large files this is a great setup as there is no difference in internet speed.

JCT
Feb 5, 2004, 12:24 PM
This is the one I've been using:

SMC 2804 (http://www.jandr.com/JRProductPage.process?RestartFlow=t&Section_Id=1&Product_Id=3682627)

Works fine, there are newer models, but this serves my purpose quite well. There's a version with a built-in Printserver as well.


Oh, and I'm using it on a mixed Mac-PC network.

JT

nargot
Feb 5, 2004, 08:12 PM
netgear wgr 614v2

amazon.com is apparently cheap (after rebates)

i use it at home to connect 1 desktop, network laser printer through a ethernet bridge, cable modem, 1 pc laptop by PCMIA wireless b card and soon an ibook via APX

i have had no issues at all with it

Grimace
Feb 5, 2004, 10:59 PM
linksys makes an awesome one.