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 Feb 9 2008, 04:22 PM
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I bought a linksys wireless_ G broadband router with speedbooster however I find that videos on you tube dont play properly and they seem to stop and pause for a few seconds and start back up. The router I have is a Linksys WRT54GS which I bought last week so I can still return it to future shop if I can find a better 802.11g G router thats also works with 802.11b so that I can use the wireless connection with my IBM thinkpad which is a b class. The router I bought was priced at $119.99 however it was on sale for $79.99 so i bought it thinking it would work well however when it comes to video it isnt very good. Are there better routers than the one I have for playing you tube videos...seems like everyone in the family likes watching you tube videos so I need to find a better router or just forget about wireless all together. Thanks for any help. |
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Feb 9 2008, 07:50 PM
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 Still visually handicapped, new avatar :0) Group: Global Moderator Posts: 15,531 Joined: 2-October 05 From: Southeastern CT, USA Member No.: 35,824 |
It's been my experience (at home) that wireless seems slower than wired on my connection.
That being said, if you've got a "Speedboost" modem, then you'll need a "Speedboost" card in your computer to take advantage of that. If your computer is only broadcasting at "g" speeds it likely can't take advantage of the Speedboost stuff. -------------------- - John
**If you need a more detailed explanation, please ask for it. I have the Knack. ** BTW - the avatar pic is a camel as it looks back at me while I'm in the saddle (and he wasn't happy!) |
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Feb 9 2008, 10:01 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 60 Joined: 7-February 08 Member No.: 188,797 |
I think I might just forget about wireless networking...I may end up getting a wired router instead to hook up more puters in the house...wireless is a bit overrated I think. This post has been edited by D_Vincent: Feb 9 2008, 10:01 PM |
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Feb 10 2008, 09:25 AM
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Still visually handicapped, new avatar :0) Group: Global Moderator Posts: 15,531 Joined: 2-October 05 From: Southeastern CT, USA Member No.: 35,824 |
Wireless is great - within it's limitations. But wired is more secure and easier (IMO) to hook up. The downside is running all those wires around the house.
I did it at my house and everything on the top floor is wired (because I could drop wires through the attic). I can't easily wire anything on the bottom floor because it's too difficult to poke holes in the walls to run cables between the floors. -------------------- - John
**If you need a more detailed explanation, please ask for it. I have the Knack. ** BTW - the avatar pic is a camel as it looks back at me while I'm in the saddle (and he wasn't happy!) |
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