tech advice

[quesarah]

Due to layout etc. in the new apartment it makes sense for us to go for wireless internet access in the office. I've been reading a ton of reviews on Cnet. They are quite helpful but I'd also like to get some input from you guys. Specifically your opinions on:

• wireless routers


• wireless network adapters for our desktops

Things to keep in mind:

• We're not total gearheads, so bleeding edge technology isn't necessary. However, I don't want something that will be obsolete next week either.


• Ease of setup. I'm going to be doing this, and while I'm fairly analytical when it comes to biochemical networks I'm no engineer.


• Tech support. You can never underestimate the helpfulness of decent tech support.

And in the Random Comment Department: my boobs feel big today. I blame Wendy.

Comments

[scrump.livejournal.com]

Get something that does WPA-PSK. WEP is arguably worse than no security at all.

In terms of brand, we had an iffy experience with both Netgear and Airlink, and Linksys is the devil.

[biogeekgrrl.livejournal.com]

The router that khayman linked to does WPA, which is groovy.