Wireless Routers
Jun 6, 2008 | 8:39 am
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I would get a b/g router, a separate wired/wireless print server, and a NAS enclosure. I've used the Thecus Y.E.S. Box and it works pretty well.
If you're a bit of a tinkerer with a Linux bent, you can get the Linksys WRT54GL router, install a firmware like Tomato, and go to town.
If you're a bit of a tinkerer with a Linux bent, you can get the Linksys WRT54GL router, install a firmware like Tomato, and go to town.
Jun 6, 2008 | 10:20 am
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Nas
Let me toss another question into the mix - I'd like to upgrade my router to something supports both printing and attached storage, where I can connect one of those external hard disks to the router and use it for file storage and backup
Any good models to recommend that aren't too pricey?
Any good models to recommend that aren't too pricey?
Jun 6, 2008 | 1:48 pm
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To xyzzy, do you have any 802.11n equipped mobile devices? If not, do you plan to acquire them in the near future? If not, I think you should hold off on the draft-N AP purchase. They are still relatively expensive while 802.11g ones are fairly inexpensive. You can probably buy an 802.11g now, wait until you actually have 802.11n mobile devices, then upgrade to an 802.11n AP and spend roughly the same money as buying a draft-N AP now. Just my opinion of course.
