need help choosing some gear

[EBH]

I currently have a dlink 514 wireless router. It's been discontinued for some time now.
Both of my desktops are using standard gigabit ethernet ports on their mobo's.
My laptop is the only thing using the wireless connection of the network at this time.

I have to move soon and the layout of the new place will require one of my desktops use a wireless card, if not both.

I game alot, as well as work from home off my laptop. I dont do much downloading of large files, peer to peer sharing.

Anyone got a good router and wireless card to recomend? Possible recome some different setups based on cost?

router/card(s) have to be gigabit capable
router has to be able to provide a secure network
router have to service two desktops, a laptop, and possibly VOIP
router/card(s) has to have a wireless range of a 1400(max range) square foot single story home
card(s) have to be compatable with the router

 

[amdskip]

I do not have a wireless router recommendation but I do know that you should look into usb wireless dongles instead of cards. Cards get shoved down low or behind desks and this is why usb is better in my opinion because you can position them anywhere.

 

[Blain]

I've got a Netgear WNR854T RangeMax Next Gigabit Edition on the way.
The reviews of this router seem very good. I don't have any wireless devices connected at this time. I'm mainly going for the gigabit speed and security.

BTW, Fry's originally had this listed as "in stock". After I ordered I got an email saying it wasn't and giving me the option of waiting or calling and cancelling my order. Their price was so good I just let it ride.
I received a tracking email the day after. It shows it's in my city right now.

 

[mcurphy]

Originally posted by: amdskip
I do not have a wireless router recommendation but I do know that you should look into usb wireless dongles instead of cards. Cards get shoved down low or behind desks and this is why usb is better in my opinion because you can position them anywhere.

Or, you can try one of these and have the best of both worlds. It's a PCi card with a positionable antenna. I just purchased one of these for my network and it picks up an excellent signal from my wireless linksys router that is in another room downstairs, maybe 60 feet away.

 

[Blain]

Cat5 Rules!

 

[EBH]

thanks great suggestions