Comments | slave2three: Wireless

slave2three

Wireless

Jul 05, 2006 12:42

Thinking about going wireless when we move.. anybody have any recommendations or tips ( Read more... )

Comments 11

lynnbee July 5 2006, 20:27:37 UTC

I use Belkin...with a default card. The Belkin wireless router is pretty good though...a/b/g signal. It's good to get an a/b/g card because g is fastest, b is a little slower and a is slowest (though still fast).

If you're thinking that you definitely want wireless, go ahead and get the card. Try it out - if there is no connection, then you have to set it up anyway.

slave2three July 5 2006, 20:39:48 UTC

belkin eh? thanks i'll take a look into that brand too!

lynnbee July 5 2006, 20:41:04 UTC

Dlink is good too, I forgot to mention.

slave2three July 5 2006, 21:45:49 UTC

Ooh thanks! I hadn't been able to figure out if that's a good brand, as the one that starts with an L...Linksy? keeps coming up with reviews...

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gnotobiotically July 5 2006, 21:41:27 UTC

'The Nintendo DS is an IEEE 802.11 device, and a player can access the service via any compatible wireless network. This includes compatible public hotspots as well as personal 802.11b or 802.11g wireless routers, but does not yet include most public hotspots that use a captive portal. Entering the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection setup allows players to configure access to three different networks. A connection can be automatically detected on some routers, especially those that are AOSS-compatible. A user can also manually enter network settings. The Nintendo DS supports WEP encryption but not WPA. In addition to the three connections, the DS can be asked to connect to the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector, which requires little setup.'

THANKS! slave2three July 5 2006, 21:44:28 UTC

oooh! I forgot about the DS! Since I had the speical thingy i had to buy special for it, I forget that it can access other wireless ports!

manda_kitty July 6 2006, 00:30:47 UTC

yes!!!! thats exactly what happened!!! i actually have wireless through comcast their pretty good

slave2three July 6 2006, 00:33:20 UTC

=D

Good to know, cause their wired cable can SUCK BIG TIME! :D

asynjur July 6 2006, 04:06:17 UTC

I saw a funny home movie, can't find the link, dammit--someone made a short movie of the Comcast employee that fell asleep on their couch. They weren't really making fun of the employee, more of the Comcast--the poor technician was trying to troubleshoot a bugger of a problem, and had been on hold for an hour trying to get help from his own company. The guy who made the movie had some other choice comments about Comcast, too.

slave2three July 6 2006, 04:35:09 UTC

ahahaha that sounds like comcast! although they do have a nice call back system, so you dont have to stay on hold the whole time. :)