We have one internet connection, and two people/computers. Now, I can fix this situation with a router, right? How much do those cost? Where can I get one? What am I looking for in a router? Help?
Yes, you can fix it with one. They're pretty cheap, especially if you get it on a sale, rebate-sale, or used. (I've seen them go for as low as $26 brand-new at CompUSA. I paid rather more for mine, but that was years ago.)
My father, my brother, and I all use NetGear MR814 routers. It's very easy to work with (basically, you plug it in and that's it)... It can take both wireless and wired connections, so it's cool whichever way you want to use it.
zathras26 uses a D-Link wired/wireless one, but it's an evil biotch I would recommend avoiding. (I haven't had happy times with D-Link stuff.)
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Date: 2005-02-05 03:39 pm (UTC)My father, my brother, and I all use NetGear MR814 routers. It's very easy to work with (basically, you plug it in and that's it)... It can take both wireless and wired connections, so it's cool whichever way you want to use it.
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Date: 2005-02-05 03:41 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2005-02-05 03:41 pm (UTC)http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=298420&pfp=cat3
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Date: 2005-02-05 03:45 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2005-02-05 05:53 pm (UTC)I can confirm, however, that they're not nifty enough to not blow up if you plug them into a British plug without changing the voltage first...