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mrk2y
26-03-2008, 20:57
I am getting Virgin XL BB installed next Thursday
I want to go wireless and be prepared for the arrival of the 50MB speed
What is the best Wireless router to go for ?
Cerberus
26-03-2008, 21:05
Use the search feature my padawan ;)

try looking through this (http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/87/33018-router-recommendations-info-here.html) little sticky. Hopefuly it may help.

A lot of peeps on here swear by Linksys. :tu:
lostandconfused
26-03-2008, 21:06
I have a d-link one. Was easy to set up and never had any problems with it at all. Ive had a few different brands before and couldnt even get them set up! Not sure how its going to cope with 50mb i suspect i will have to upgrade it though..

Link (http://www.dlink.co.uk/?go=jN7uAYLx/oIJaWVUDLYZU93ygJVYKuJXStvhLPG3yV3oV4B6haltbNlwaaR p+X19Vnq1zitUvt1LVILi0KfkPkwStunYZoC2HA==)
flowrebmit
26-03-2008, 21:14
Use the search feature my padawan ;)

So we are looking for a Router that has been removed from the internet but can still be found if we observe the gravitational effect on the other Routers?:erm:
AmAtoL
26-03-2008, 21:23
That's the exact same one as I use lostandconfused, don't use wireless though.
The gigabit switch seems ok though for wired :)
xspeedyx
27-03-2008, 09:44
you wanna get a n router as normal g routers wont handle 50mb
bigcats30
27-03-2008, 17:26
why get 50mb then go wireless and slow it down again......jesus not very bright
xspeedyx
27-03-2008, 17:31
some people need wireless
Slyder
27-03-2008, 19:30
you wanna get a n router as normal g routers wont handle 50mb


Can someone please confirm this?
MagicMan
27-03-2008, 21:11
The average throughput on a 54Mbps (802.11g) wireless connection is between 20 - 30Mbps so not sufficient for a 50Mbps internet connection. The 54Mbps figure quoted is a theoretical maximum.
The average throughput for the newer draft n standard is around 70 - 80Mbps but the theoretical maximum is around 200Mbps. The standard should be ratified as 802.11n late this year or early next year.
Druchii
27-03-2008, 21:14
Can someone please confirm this?
This is correct, and MagicMans post above tells you why. Although i'd argue and say g is only good for 15-20Mb tops.
MagicMan
27-03-2008, 21:16
Although i'd argue and say g is only good for 15-20Mb tops.

lol well either way, its not enough for a 50Mbps internet connection :p
Druchii
27-03-2008, 21:22
lol well either way, its not enough for a 50Mbps internet connection :p
Yup, nowhere near :p: