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Wireless N Home Network Set up.

  • 10-05-2008 07:23PM
    #1
    thehomeofDob
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,451 ✭✭✭


    Here's my situation. I want to upgrade a home wireless network due to some changes in set up. This is how it's set up now:

    There are 2 desktops, and 3 Laptops in the house connected via an old Wireless G Belkin Router . Plus 1 Desktop hooked up to the router (via cable) that's running as a storage server + bitorrent downloader. The router itself is connected to a Smart Thompson modem, on a 7Mbit line.

    The server PC is what has pushed me to upgrade the network. I want to be able to transfer large files, and do regular system back ups of all the PC's/Laptops. The problem being, doing this on a G network takes forever (50GB took almost 20hrs, and cut out halfway through), and kills the network for internet traffic.

    What do I want? A wireless N modem/router combo, with uPnP, and QoS. Plus decently priced internal PCI/miniPCI wireless adapters for the PC's and Laptops.

    So, if you're still with me, any recommendations?

    As far as Modem/Router's go, I've found these two.

    Netgear
    D-Link

    I assume, seeing as these are both Draft-N routers that although it would be advantageous to do so, I don't need to use the same brand products throughout. I can't seem to find miniPCI adapters in either brand.

    Any other comments are welcome, is it even worth the expense to upgrade everything? Should I wait around until the N standard is ratified? Should I just run cable (yuck!)?

    Thanks Guys!


Comments

  • #2
    dub45
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 12,451 Mod ✭✭✭✭dub45


    Given the money involved it would be worth reading up some reviews on the net.
    In general I think a lot of people have been disappointed with N stuff so far not living up to its promise - and the problem I always warn people about is the difficulty of predicting the performance of any wireless equipment in any particular situation.


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