- Jun 18, 2004
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I now have two computers and have them networked together using my DSL modem which has a USB connection, Ethernet connection and wireless connection. It also has a built in firewall ( 2wire home gateway for anyone familiar with it).
I would rather have both computers networked together and then a single line going to the modem so that the throughput between the two computers will be faster. I also want to maintain the option of using wireless if we get a laptop.
Any specific recommendations on routers to use for this? Both computers already have NIC cards so that is not a problem. They are also close together so the cables are not an issue. My main things are throughput speed, security and stability.
Also thinking of adding in a print server so any one of the three printers can be used regardless of which computer is on.
I went to Dlink's website and was thinking about using a DI-624 4 port wireless router with 802.11G capabilities. I would add a DP300U print server for my three printers, though only one is on their list (that might pose a problem, but it might be resolved with a phone call). Or I could go with a 4 or 7 port router and add a wireless acess point when I am ready as I have no need to run wireless yet.
Any thoughts would be helpful.
I would rather have both computers networked together and then a single line going to the modem so that the throughput between the two computers will be faster. I also want to maintain the option of using wireless if we get a laptop.
Any specific recommendations on routers to use for this? Both computers already have NIC cards so that is not a problem. They are also close together so the cables are not an issue. My main things are throughput speed, security and stability.
Also thinking of adding in a print server so any one of the three printers can be used regardless of which computer is on.
I went to Dlink's website and was thinking about using a DI-624 4 port wireless router with 802.11G capabilities. I would add a DP300U print server for my three printers, though only one is on their list (that might pose a problem, but it might be resolved with a phone call). Or I could go with a 4 or 7 port router and add a wireless acess point when I am ready as I have no need to run wireless yet.
Any thoughts would be helpful.