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    Default i need a new router, help!

    so after almost 7 years my router is dying. i know nothing of routers or most computer hardware. hows this one look?

    http://www.amazon.com/E3200-High-Per...d=JZPVHGQA3E8U

    if you see a cheaper one on amazon that will be good for hd and be good for long distance (i cam upstairs my router is downstairs) please feel free to link me to one that is awesome. thank you for your help (i hope)!

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    Default Re: i need a new router, help!

    I would not go cheap with this type of purchase. Go with the best money can buy within your budget.



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    Default Re: i need a new router, help!

    If you have to go wireless, I second OJenni - go for the best you can!!

    However, you may want to consider getting a reallllly long CAT cable and simply connecting upstairs and down - whether by just running the cable up the stairs, or drilling a little hole in the ceiling and running it straight up! Obviously those things depends on your living situation, but it really is better not to go wireless if you can help it.

    Other than that, all I can really tell you is that I hear good things about the brand Linksys!
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    Default Re: i need a new router, help!

    Be careful with a purchase like this. Cheap is bad.

    I wish I could say what brands to avoid altogether, but every brand out there has TERRIBLE models and AMZAING models.

    As it is though, your router isn't just a router. Every byte of data you send or receive as to go through that little box, so the more you pay, the better that box will be at handling said data.

    One of the best routers I've ever seen gave a 90%DL and 300+%UL increase after switching to it, but it was also a $270 router.


    I wish I could tell you more. All I can say is that in our line of work, PLEASE don't spend any less than 100-150$ on a router. And make sure there are no issues with your modem, either. It has it's part in handling your data too.
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    well the router ive been working on since i started camming was like 60 bucks when i first bought it, and i have a good feed and ive always done wireless. i cant drill any holes here or run a wire up the steps, that would be all across the house and be impossible. im not trying to skimp, i have a expensive internet package and a decent laptop and a great cam. im not sure how i gave off that impression.

    just trying to figure out what would be the best spec wise, if theres any tech heads here that could help.

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    Oh! Honey I wasn't trying to accuse you of being cheap, not in the slightest!!

    I was just tossing that out as a general psa. Router technology has changed in the past few years, is all.
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    I have a Mac so I use the Airport Express as my router and it's great.
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    Default Re: i need a new router, help!

    Personally, I use a DLink Gaming router. Generally speaking, routers promoted for gaming are designed to have extremely high transfer speeds, extremely low 'lag' etc.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Melonie View Post
    Personally, I use a DLink Gaming router. Generally speaking, routers promoted for gaming are designed to have extremely high transfer speeds, extremely low 'lag' etc.
    First, Melonie always has great advice, fyi.
    Second, my boyfriend the web developer/computer science extraordinaire would recommend a more expensive Linksys directly connected to your comp with a Cat 5 cable.

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    direct connection is impossible. : / i have a huge 4 bedroom huse and i cam upstairs my router is downstairs hooked to my computer and the tv.

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    Default Re: i need a new router, help!

    I use the Linksys/Cisco E1000
    So far so good =)
    I am liking the model you posted though. Maybe its time for me to buy a new one! lol

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    Default Re: i need a new router, help!

    I don't need my router anymore.. I got a modem from the cable company that has it built in because I upgraded to the fastest internet speed they can provide me with.

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    Default Re: i need a new router, help!

    Look into the brand "Belkin"...I have one of those..lol im kinda computer retarded but Im happy with it so it does the job ! Im sure there a lot by this company but just search em and find out more.

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    Default Re: i need a new router, help!

    modems and routers are 2 totally different things. i have the highest package my company has as well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by crispy View Post
    modems and routers are 2 totally different things. i have the highest package my company has as well.
    You can actually get a modem with a built in router...we have one. But as with many other things, when you have two things being combined, they are often not as high quality as having them separate.
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    the cable man told me you dont need a router .. because the modem is wifi! and i can plug many pc's into it.. in which i do.
    So are you telling me you have a modem and a router?? because I don't need my router anymore.. actually i have a router i guess i need to sell or throw away!


    Quote Originally Posted by crispy View Post
    modems and routers are 2 totally different things. i have the highest package my company has as well.

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    I now feel like a cheap-o :x

    http://www.amazon.com/Medialink-Wire..._bxgy_pc_img_b

    That's the router I bought for camming and it's worked quite well as far as I know. There is some lag in my feed, but I thought that was normal? Anywho, if you're looking for the less expensive option I can vouch for this one. ^_^

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    holly, i would read what you wrote but the seizure inducing pony in your sig is too distracting, lol.

    but really if your router gives you lag i dont think you can vouch for it lol.

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    Quote Originally Posted by crispy View Post
    holly, i would read what you wrote but the seizure inducing pony in your sig is too distracting, lol.

    but really if your router gives you lag i dont think you can vouch for it lol.
    Well I also use the encoder on SM and I guess I've read about the timing being off in enough threads that I don't think it's my poor router's fault. Like one of the girls in another thread said, it takes a second for the data to transfer from your computer to the live feed and mine only ever a few seconds behind.

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    I second the Belkin brand. It ran me like 60$ and it's pretty fucking amazing and takes literally 3 mins to set up.

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