Svenn
08-05-2002, 12:32 PM
I'm thinking of getting a wireless router/hub and replacing my old wired connections for my cable/lan. I've got a couple questions first though:
1. Is wireless any slower than wired? I've also seen some routers that allow both wired and wireless connections, has anyone had any experience with these?
2. I already have a hub, should I replace it with a wireless router or should I keep it and get a wireless access point?
3. Any brands that I should look for? I can't get linksys because my cable company sucks and has lots of problems with anything Linksys. I've had good experiences with 3com and netgear, but not sure what they offer in wireless items.
Thanks
EDIT: Another quick question. Besides built in firewalls and things, are they any advantages of a router over a hub?
1. Is wireless any slower than wired? I've also seen some routers that allow both wired and wireless connections, has anyone had any experience with these?
2. I already have a hub, should I replace it with a wireless router or should I keep it and get a wireless access point?
3. Any brands that I should look for? I can't get linksys because my cable company sucks and has lots of problems with anything Linksys. I've had good experiences with 3com and netgear, but not sure what they offer in wireless items.
Thanks
EDIT: Another quick question. Besides built in firewalls and things, are they any advantages of a router over a hub?