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Thread ID: 89633 2008-05-06 20:38:00 Have a 4way router, now need wireless ! Digby (677) Press F1
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666641 2008-05-06 20:38:00 HI Guys

I have a Netcomm NB5Plus4 modem/router and am very pleased with it.

As I now have bought a laptop and would like to use it in my dining room (by the sun) I need a wireless port.

Am I best to buy a new router with a wireless port for $ 200 or is there a cheaper way of getting a wireless port, and still keeping my router to connect my three desk tops to ?
Digby (677)
666642 2008-05-06 21:30:00 A wireless access point is designed for this purpose. The Linksys WAP54G is worth looking at. Prices here www.pricespy.co.nz

It plugs into your switch with a cable and allows wifi devices to attach.
linw (53)
666643 2008-05-06 21:47:00 Personally I think you would be better off getting a all in one - the wireless access point is fine , but it does have its down sides, it needs another power point, uses one of your 4 ports on the router, and sometimes can give problems.

Staying with netcomm - I installed a NB6PLUS4W in a customers house the other week, it was in her office which was down a couple of sets of stairs under the house in what can be best described as an over sized coat cupboard - range was good upstairs.

They are not much more than a separate access point Prices / shops on price spy (www.pricespy.co.nz) and have less hassles. ( no worries about wrong IP Address's etc)
wainuitech (129)
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