First off, I know virtually nothing about networking.
I currently run a Dlink Wireless-G router with the two downstairs computers connected by cat5 to the Ethernet cards.
The upstairs computers use USB Wireless-G sticks.
I have heard that wireless-N is much faster and has a stronger signal.
I'm looking for something easy to install, that will work with both MS and Linux and provide the aforementioned better reception and higher speed. I also need some encryption, For some reason I had problems setting it up in the past and so have an open network (bad, I know). Can I tell if some outside user is using my network?
I see some Wireless-N routers priced as low as $49 and some as high as $200.
What are the differences and what would you guys recommend?
I currently run a Dlink Wireless-G router with the two downstairs computers connected by cat5 to the Ethernet cards.
The upstairs computers use USB Wireless-G sticks.
I have heard that wireless-N is much faster and has a stronger signal.
I'm looking for something easy to install, that will work with both MS and Linux and provide the aforementioned better reception and higher speed. I also need some encryption, For some reason I had problems setting it up in the past and so have an open network (bad, I know). Can I tell if some outside user is using my network?
I see some Wireless-N routers priced as low as $49 and some as high as $200.
What are the differences and what would you guys recommend?
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