Getting DSL and Need Help Choosing a Router

[jrstephens]

I am getting DSL from Bellsouth tomorrow. Well, my modem is suppose to be delivered by UPS then.

I need a Router to make it wirelss in my house and so Russell can use his computer on it too.

I have NO IDEA what to buy. I need help!!

There are tons on Ebay for just a few dollars. Will those work? Walmart and Best Buy have some for $35-40.

What specs do I need to do what I want? I can do most anything on a computer but no nothing about routers.

 

[jrstephens]

UPS JUST DELIVERED MY MODEM A DAY EARLY!! I AM SO EXCITED TO GET DSL AT HOME! Now I can chat while I am off work and still have a phone line! YAHOO!

 

[janetupnorth]

Skip E-bay - you don't know the quality and warranty - not worth it!Your DSL should have what you need for the PCs for wireless you need an access point in your house.

 

[janetupnorth]

This is similar to what I have inside at home:Walmart.com: Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G 54Mbps Broadband Router: ComputersMake sure you know what wireless cards you have so you get the right one. Most "G" standard ones are also B-standard compatible too...Make sure you follow the directions setting it up and get your security on right.

 

[janetupnorth]

Oops - forgot to tell you...once you have a wireless router, if you have cordless phones, make sure your phones are 5.8 GHz or higher or you may have interference or your phones ringing randomly.

 

[DebbieJ]

Bell south could have given you a router. Did you ask them?

 

[janetupnorth]

Bell south could have given you a router. Did you ask them?

They should have given her a router as part of her system. I'm pretty sure she just needs a WAP.

 

[pamperedlinda]

You'll probably need a few Tylenol too - especially if you have to call Bell South Tech support in the Phillipines for some assistance! (Or as we refer to them as "Bell South I probably can't help you but I'll have you do everything on my cheat sheet before I call in a supervisor for the really simple solution" LOL

 

[jrstephens]

I have a wireless card that came with my laptop. So, I assume I can go into the Control Panel and find out what kind I have?

I asked BS (notice I used BS b/c I know what else it stands for too, HA) about a router and they want $100. I hate calling technical support. Especially since I do not speak whatever that foreign language is they speak! The girl I was talking to said I could find one much cheaper at Walmart or Best Buy.

I successfully set up DSL. Now I just need to buy a router. Thanks for the advice and of course keep it coming.

I am sure I will be back for more!! HA!

 

[pamperedlinda]

......I asked BS .....

We 'lovingly' refer to them as BS here too! ugh, the only other option we have for high-speed internet is Charter and I don't want to trade one headache for another. We are seriously thinking of getting our own domain name for email - at least that will take care of my email issues with BS.