Ultimate broadband router buyers guide

Ultimate broadband router buyers guide

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Broadband Router Guide for the home and small office
The basic idea behind a broadband router is to allow two or more computers to share In internet connection using a technology called NAT - network address translation .  With only a single IP address on the Internet, all of the computers in your home can be on the Internet at the same time. Additionally, NAT naturally acts as a rudimentary router firewall by masking the true IP address of our computer - thus helping to keep your systems safe from hackers.
Broadband routers can be as easy or as complex as you want them to be. Available for less than $75 now , a basic model can extend your Internet to all the computers in your home. If all you do is surf and write e-mail, a simple broadband router is both easy to install and ZERO maintenance. For the more adventurous, manufacturers have added a myriad of options and features that can delight, confuse and confound us.
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Routers are not Perfect
Not all applications work well with broadband routers.  If hosting internet games is an integral part of your computing experience, a broadband router may sometimes get in your way.  Most broadband routers support the big games like HalfLife and Quake, but support for more esoteric games can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.  In general you get what you pay for in broadband routers.
Other special network applications may also have problems across a broadband router.  Applications like NetMeeting may not work at all!  This should not keep you from purchasing a broadband router, just realize that applications other than web, ftp and other standards may need some work to get going.
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Ultimate broadband router buyers guide
Plans for this guide by Chris Kaminski - 02/10/2001 14:46:00
Re: Plans for this guide by Johnny Wells - 22/10/2001 16:24:00
Re: Plans for this guide by Jeff Berry - 14/11/2001 23:01:00
Re: Plans for this guide by shadowwy - 08/06/2005 09:18:00
Re: Plans for this guide by Raja Zahid - 27/07/2005 08:35:00
Re: Plans for this guide by Stu - 31/07/2002 09:57:00
Re: Plans for this guide by norrby - 13/12/2003 08:46:00
configuration of router by prasad - 04/02/2005 10:39:00
configuration of router by prasad - 04/02/2005 10:39:00
USB Modem (trying to rout it) by Knowee - 18/11/2001 05:55:00
Re: USB Modem (trying to rout it) by teletester - 05/01/2002 21:02:00
Re: USB Modem (trying to rout it) by Larry - 06/01/2002 21:09:00
Re: USB Modem (trying to rout it) by long - 16/05/2004 04:41:00
Re: USB Modem (trying to rout it) by Bob - 10/01/2002 19:28:00
Re: USB Modem (trying to rout it) by Curtis - 13/07/2002 05:16:00
Re: USB Modem (trying to rout it) by Mat128 - 27/08/2002 13:19:00
Re: USB Modem (trying to rout it) by jay - 02/10/2002 13:42:00
Re: USB Modem (trying to rout it) by Mike - 13/10/2002 13:22:00
Re: USB Modem (trying to rout it) by Chris - 04/05/2003 05:25:00
USB Modem (Multi User Solution) by JGC - 21/06/2003 15:01:00
Re: USB Modem (trying to rout it) by olivier mujyambere - 13/09/2004 08:21:00
Re: USB Modem (trying to rout it) by altheman - 04/12/2002 17:46:00
Re: USB Modem (trying to rout it) by ojr - 16/09/2004 09:46:00
USB Modem Router by Chris Kaminski - 15/01/2002 15:24:00
Dump USB by nadegda - 10/02/2002 23:27:00
Re: Dump USB by Kevin Evans - 15/08/2003 11:52:00
Re: Dump USB by muckipup - 23/11/2003 08:16:00
Re: Dump USB by muckipup - 23/11/2003 08:18:00
AOL DSL by jd - 18/02/2002 11:45:00
Re: AOL DSL by rulerpaw - 22/02/2002 15:09:00
Re: AOL DSL by jsforbes - 22/04/2002 15:10:00
AOL-DSL Multiple account setup by Rich A - 06/05/2002 07:29:00
Re: AOL-DSL Multiple account setup by vorli - 11/05/2002 08:44:00
Re: AOL-DSL Multiple account setup by Paladin - 03/07/2002 06:39:00
Re: AOL-DSL Multiple account setup by vorli - 20/12/2003 09:25:00
Re: AOL-DSL Multiple account setup by chandan - 26/07/2006 11:26:00
AOL-DSL Multiple account setup by Rich A - 06/05/2002 07:29:00
Re: AOL-DSL Multiple account setup by John - 14/05/2002 11:19:00
AOL over RR over Cable Modem by TPO - 21/05/2002 18:59:00
Re: AOL over RR over Cable Modem by cis4carl - 21/05/2002 21:00:00
Re: AOL over RR over Cable Modem by TPO - 21/05/2002 22:43:00
Re: AOL over RR over Cable Modem by TPO - 22/05/2002 04:45:00
Re: AOL over RR over Cable Modem by TPO - 22/05/2002 04:45:00
Re: AOL over RR over Cable Modem by Tim - 09/07/2002 15:40:00
Re: AOL over RR over Cable Modem by Jeff - 07/12/2002 11:11:00
Re: AOL over RR over Cable Modem by MoeStraDamus - 12/06/2004 13:07:00
Sharing AOL over RR over Cable by TPO - 24/06/2002 13:42:00
Re: Sharing AOL over RR over Cable by Tom Campbell - 26/07/2002 07:45:00
Re: Sharing AOL over RR over Cable by Zach - 04/08/2002 19:54:00
Re: Sharing AOL over RR over Cable by Hotpocket - 01/06/2004 23:55:00
usb modem routing by Curtis - 13/07/2002 05:18:00
d-link 604 can't retrieve e-mail by Dan - 28/07/2002 06:55:00
Re: d-link 604 can't retrieve e-mail by Mick - 06/09/2002 17:38:00
Re: d-link 604 can't retrieve e-mail by Pat - 22/10/2003 11:25:00
Re: d-link 604 can't retrieve e-mail by Nick - 28/03/2006 05:24:00
Wireless Internet Sharing by Jester - 22/08/2002 00:30:00
Re: Wireless Internet Sharing by Bryan - 08/03/2004 19:46:00
Wireless Internet Sharing by Jester - 22/08/2002 00:30:00
Wireless Internet Sharing by Jester - 22/08/2002 00:31:00
aol dsl and bad routers by Edward - 22/08/2002 15:47:00
RCA cable modem by marty - 25/08/2002 07:06:00
Re: RCA cable modem by Rick - 25/12/2004 19:24:00
Setting up Broadband Router by Jack Thompson - 25/08/2002 18:04:00
Re: Setting up Broadband Router by Stef - 02/09/2002 01:00:00
Re: Setting up Broadband Router by Jack - 08/11/2002 11:05:00
Re: Setting up Broadband Router by marc - 09/10/2002 19:47:00
Re: Setting up Broadband Router by Jay - 27/10/2004 23:51:00
Re: Setting up Broadband Router by Todd - 08/11/2002 08:32:00
Printer sharing ? by Scott - 27/08/2002 22:44:00
Re: Printer sharing ! by sTech85 - 28/08/2002 00:27:00
sharing b'band connection by James - 06/09/2002 19:26:00
DSL modem with ethernet connector by Chris - 08/09/2002 04:00:00
Re: DSL modem with ethernet connector by Ralph - 08/09/2002 14:01:00
Experienced Networkers Only Please by Quik930 - 09/09/2002 20:21:00
Re: Experienced Networkers Only Please by Mary - 10/09/2002 19:43:00
Re: Experienced Networkers Only Please by Mark - 13/09/2002 23:22:00
Re: Experienced Networkers Only Please by Karl - 16/09/2002 18:31:00
Thank You by Quik930 - 18/09/2002 10:45:00
Which router for Networking AOL DSL by Tony - 17/09/2002 22:02:00
Re: Which router for Networking AOL DSL by Luu - 22/09/2002 00:50:00
Re: Which router for Networking AOL DSL by Ced - 21/10/2002 14:31:00
Directv DSL & USRobo Router by cybersean - 20/09/2002 02:16:00
Re: Directv DSL & USRobo Router by Jeff - 29/10/2002 18:31:00
Re: Directv DSL & USRobo Router by Jim - 01/12/2002 01:44:00
networking cable and wireless by chevysales - 22/09/2002 14:41:00
AOL NOW SUPPORTED WITH LINKSYS by LinkTech - 25/09/2002 15:33:00
HOW DO I ROUT AN AOL DSL USB MODEM ??? by XcLuSiVE - 27/09/2002 00:44:00
Handlink router & wireless router by David Lin - 27/09/2002 02:31:00
NAT, VPN, Cable by Robin Lovell - 09/10/2002 19:03:00
Re: NAT, VPN, Cable by wild - 09/10/2002 22:44:00
HELP on HOMEWORK by Cesar - 14/10/2002 11:01:00
AOL DSL AND WIRELESS by CHERYL - 22/10/2002 18:56:00
Re: AOL DSL AND WIRELESS by Chuck - 29/10/2002 11:46:00
DI-614+ and RCA cable modem by JAW - 28/10/2002 07:10:00
Re: DI-614+ and RCA cable modem by j.r - 15/11/2002 11:19:00
Re: DI-614+ and RCA cable modem by Dlink tech - 21/10/2003 16:46:00
how do i get my network running quicker? by Rob - 03/11/2002 08:38:00
Slow Connection by Chris - 07/11/2002 23:24:00
Re: Slow Connection by Aaron - 11/11/2002 23:00:00
Re: Slow Connection by Jason - 25/11/2002 02:07:00
Re: Slow Connection by Jason - 25/11/2002 02:07:00
Re: Slow Connection by Marcos - 03/12/2002 17:04:00
Re: Slow Connection by TheSolution - 14/05/2003 05:01:00
Router with NO/disabled firewall by Charles - 14/11/2002 12:19:00
Playing online by UnkPt - 15/11/2002 06:32:00
Re: Playing online by Vasi - 02/02/2004 15:50:00
Help the wife will leave me if I don't figure this out! by Edward Ash - 30/11/2002 14:42:00
Cable model and router all-in-one by Velvel - 12/12/2002 17:02:00
Re: Cable model and router all-in-one by VV - 02/01/2003 17:34:00
Re: Cabled and Wi-Fi through Linksys Wireless Router by pigpants - 02/01/2003 11:24:00
Internet Sharing w/ a PC and MAC by Jamie - 27/12/2002 13:31:00
Connecting two wireless networks. by Kal - 02/01/2003 15:06:00
Re: Connecting two wireless networks. by cliff - 09/05/2003 20:46:00
Help me configurate the webramp 300fx by nthaibang - 05/01/2003 07:26:00
Using a router do I have to pay more? by F.Garcia - 05/01/2003 15:08:00
Re: Using a router do I have to pay more? by Sapulidi - 09/01/2003 15:36:00
AOL Broadband and networking by Diane - 16/01/2003 17:07:00
Re: AOL Broadband and networking by Jeff - 19/01/2003 00:48:00
Re: AOL Broadband and networking by Deviant - 21/01/2003 10:19:00
Re: AOL Broadband and networking by Diane - 21/01/2003 13:28:00
Re: AOL Broadband and networking by Deviant - 21/01/2003 16:19:00
Re: AOL Broadband and networking by Richard Thornton - 07/09/2006 13:59:00
question about configuration by Lewis Crockett - 02/02/2003 22:46:00
Re: question about configuration by Chris - 09/02/2003 09:20:00
Re: question about configuration by Mikey - 18/02/2003 12:29:00
sharing files while using adsl? by SimonJPA - 06/02/2003 04:20:00
Cable Modem & Routers by elysee - 13/02/2003 20:42:00
problem by Donna - 28/02/2003 14:24:00
Re: problem by twantrd - 07/03/2003 01:07:00
Problems to share Internet XP and 2000 by Blerta - 03/03/2003 23:14:00
Re: Problems to share Internet XP and 2000 by twantrd - 07/03/2003 01:11:00
Re: Direct Way Internet Sharing w/wireless SMC router by Harold Hudnall - 11/03/2003 22:52:00
Re: Direct Way Internet Sharing w/wireless SMC router by Geezitron - 13/03/2005 23:49:00
ROUTER HELP! by April Bunch - 18/03/2003 16:45:00
Re: ROUTER HELP! by al - 23/03/2003 14:51:00
Re: ROUTER HELP! by PS - 01/04/2003 21:31:00
No Internet Connection by Michael - 15/04/2003 17:03:00
Re: No Internet Connection by Gary - 16/04/2003 14:06:00
mIRC DCC SEND not working by stormysoul - 28/04/2003 01:59:00
Re: mIRC DCC SEND not working by Penguin - 01/05/2003 20:05:00
Re: mIRC DCC SEND not working by EvilEden - 23/12/2003 19:55:00
Re: mIRC DCC SEND not working by EvilEden - 15/05/2004 08:01:00
AOL Broadband and Linksys, ICQ not working by David - 02/05/2003 12:19:00
Re: AOL Broadband and Linksys, ICQ not working by Tony - 26/09/2004 13:50:00
Re: AOL Broadband and Linksys, ICQ not working by name - 28/09/2004 10:04:00
sharing with a cable router by Elijah - 04/05/2003 15:34:00
USB Modem (male) to RJ45 Converter? by Jon - 16/05/2003 23:41:00
Re: USB Modem (male) to RJ45 Converter? by Dlink tech - 24/10/2003 13:21:00
Help setting up a home network win. 98 by Jason Garrison - 30/05/2003 07:48:00
Netmeeting Behind Router by Network Newbie - 04/06/2003 06:04:00
Re: Netmeeting Behind Router by Matt - 15/08/2003 13:13:00
Wireless by king - 06/06/2003 12:37:00
Re: Wireless by Matt - 15/08/2003 13:09:00
internet sharing through dial up by saj - 14/07/2003 04:58:00
Router with Cable AND DSL by mgeismar - 05/08/2003 10:44:00
Re: Router with Cable AND DSL by Matt - 15/08/2003 13:06:00
Using multiple routers by John Moore - 22/08/2003 21:10:00
linksys Wrt 54g Problem--Help by DownunderTiger - 11/09/2003 21:28:00
help me~~! by oteque - 26/09/2003 10:40:00
aol and xbox by gary - 29/09/2003 04:30:00
aol+DSL+ICS by trudy - 08/10/2003 22:49:00
Re: aol+DSL+ICS by Al A. - 16/10/2003 12:35:00
Re: aol+DSL+ICS by Dlink tech - 24/10/2003 13:50:00
help to setup LAN with 2 routers by prashant - 29/10/2003 15:24:00
router to router? by dg - 25/11/2003 19:21:00
NATP Routers by Dogsbreth - 30/11/2003 19:07:00
Pls Help! Sharing DSL with 2 wireless PCs by Eric - 05/12/2003 22:22:00
Re: Pls Help! Sharing DSL with 2 wireless PCs by Nick - 05/12/2003 22:55:00
Re: Pls Help! Sharing DSL with 2 wireless PCs by Eric - 05/12/2003 23:03:00
Re: Pls Help! Sharing DSL with 2 wireless PCs by Nick - 06/12/2003 19:40:00
any by hudlee - 24/12/2003 01:40:00
help internet connection by Celina - 19/01/2004 05:31:00
sharing internet by Rana - 28/01/2004 14:30:00
Wireless Router by Nick - 18/02/2004 17:25:00
Re: Wireless Router by Toddles - 26/02/2004 21:59:00
DSL Sharing without Broadband Router by Sammy - 11/03/2004 15:06:00
DSL Sharing without Broadband Router by raj - 19/03/2004 15:53:00
Making a remote connection by OvyHome - 24/03/2004 10:08:00
All PCs have to be on for wireless? by Networker - 24/03/2004 10:56:00
Broadband Router w/Ethernet, Phone, and USB by Tina - 06/04/2004 11:47:00
Splitting Cat 5? by Ron - 12/04/2004 21:23:00
Re: Splitting Cat 5? by Stu - 21/04/2004 05:38:00
Re: Splitting Cat 5? by don - 21/07/2004 23:47:00
6 PC's sharing Broadband by MB - 01/06/2004 07:59:00
Re: 6 PC's sharing Broadband by Stu - 04/06/2004 05:11:00
grayscale images by Andrew Sexton - 06/06/2004 02:52:00
AOL Sharing ADSL connection by Dave - 18/07/2004 17:55:00
Re: AOL Sharing ADSL connection by vijy - 20/07/2004 13:56:00
Network config by joe danielewicz - 14/08/2004 14:53:00
BelkinADSL Router by Shaun Edwards - 04/09/2004 12:58:00
router configuration by Princess - 05/09/2004 19:14:00
Network without internet connection sharing by Kristof - 06/09/2004 13:09:00
Re: Network without internet connection sharing by hoffa - 10/09/2004 14:57:00
Novice needs help!!!!! by David - 15/09/2004 05:01:00
Re: Novice needs help!!!!! by PC Tech Guy - 21/09/2004 17:47:00
Re: Novice needs help!!!!! by David - 23/09/2004 06:11:00
wireless file share OK.- no internet?? by Nik parker - 19/09/2004 01:08:00
MSN messenger by Brad - 10/10/2004 22:06:00
switch on router by dan - 20/10/2004 13:06:00
WIreless & wired router by Chris Sanders - 21/10/2004 19:27:00
cable internet connection problem by Fom - 19/12/2004 19:57:00
Re: cable internet connection problem by netguy - 24/12/2004 13:36:00
no net w/ dsl modem/linksys by Mike - 02/01/2005 13:42:00
Connecting 2 Di604 together by Dan - 05/03/2005 14:17:00
Dynamic or Static IP ?? by Todd - 09/03/2005 19:48:00
Can I turn router off at night? by Sabrina - 25/03/2005 09:53:00
ADSL & connecting 2 computers via ethernet cable by Peter - 25/03/2005 23:34:00
USB Internet Sharing by Bill - 26/03/2005 08:17:00
Re: USB Internet Sharing by Hal Kent Fearey - 04/04/2005 08:00:00
USB Internet Sharing by Shankar Acharya - 14/10/2006 10:03:00
Conflict for connection via router? by Mizie - 02/04/2005 04:26:00
Conflict for connection via router? by Mizie - 02/04/2005 04:27:00
Re: Conflict for connection via router? by Stewy - 18/10/2005 20:06:00
No Internet with Wireless Router by Raye - 05/04/2005 18:06:00
online gaming by steve - 08/06/2005 17:49:00
Basic Router / VPN Principles by Monty - 29/07/2005 09:08:00
Broadband Router control by Robert - 26/09/2005 12:59:00
Re: Broadband Router control by randommonkey - 07/11/2005 16:41:00
wep by trish - 25/10/2005 11:54:00
Re: wep by - 12/08/2006 22:40:00
Weak connection by Tina - 18/11/2005 16:57:00
Problem with F5D7230-4 Belkin Wireless Router by Xciting - 02/01/2006 06:22:00
Re: wired router disconnect internet every 1 or 2 days by ### Lawrence - 24/02/2006 12:37:00
Re: wired router disconnect internet every 1 or 2 days by Prashant Kedia - 06/04/2006 13:20:00
wanna access my lan server from public area by om joshi - 07/03/2006 16:02:00
Re: wanna access my lan server from public area by linuxian - 20/03/2006 18:06:00
Belkin Wireless by JR - 18/04/2006 08:43:00
Belkin Wireless by JR - 18/04/2006 08:45:00
Connecting 2 comps on a Belkin F5D7230-4 by Joe - 28/05/2006 18:44:00
Voyager 205 ADSL Router and AOE2 by Preet - 03/07/2006 04:30:00
NETWORKING by SHERBAHADUR - 08/09/2006 06:32:00
Re: [Title] by 203.177.134.187 - 11/10/2006 01:41:00
connecting two computers by Renee - 03/10/2006 14:22:00
Can't set up a LAN... by bv - 30/12/2006 18:04:00
Re: Can't set up a LAN... by Newmony - 09/01/2007 03:03:00
Posted by Newmony
09/01/2007 03:03:00.
Re: Can't set up a LAN...
Yes what is happening is that try contacting ur ISP to make sure they give u the right IP addresses to use, so u just go to my Network Places on the desktop and right click to, and properties 4rm the drop down menu and, on the window, right click on the connection icon take properties, and on the next window that is where u configure ur lan settings, co u have to click on the TCP/IP and click on the properties tab then click the use the following IP addresses and put in the addreses as supplied by ur ISP
Note: Subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 always use this plz u can get back to me on xerxy04@yahoo.com or call 237 5529789
Posted by Newmony
09/01/2007 02:54:00.
i need to know how to start with wireless internet connection sharing
hello can anyone help me with how to share and connect wireless router and sharing it to, how do wireless routers get their addresses, how to configure a wireless router, plz if u can help then rite 2 me @ xerxy04@yahoo.com
Posted by Debian
11/02/2007 22:32:00.
Re: i need to know how to start with wireless internet connection sharing
Helo, you just buy a wireless router such Linksys, Dlink and connect it to the Internet. Your router will get IP address from your ISP, if there's no DHCP server in your network, you just enable DHCP services in your router (most router built this service), after that you just broacast your wireless networks name (SSID) and decided whether you want to 'open' or encrypt your wireless network. Open wireless network, means everyone around your wireless network can join to your wireless network and it's not good.

 
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