whats the best router?

[rosandjohn]

i am struggling to get a wireless signal to my shed in the garden. I suspect its because the signal has to get through three walls. can anyone recommend a good one I'm just off back to currys with the �100 one that doesnt work. cheers:-)

[pug100]

Depending on the length of the run an rj45 cable will be your best bet here. It won't be prone the outside interference and dropping the connection all the time and it will be far more secure. Most wireless routers have cable connections on the back.
My router struggles to get through a couple of walls, a total of 8m from the router to the computer, changed over to a wired connection and it's been plain sailing ever since.

[leighb]

I had this problem and purchased a Belkin Pre N Router, the strength is amazing, our garden is 300ft long and I can go to the end and still have full signal strength, the router is situated at the front of the house and has 4 walls and a conservatory to get a signal through, I bought it from ebay as they are quite expensive from the PC shops, Highly reccomended.

[fo3nix]

1) I'd stay away from Belkin stuff in general. They seem to have a reputation for being good, but from my experience they're awful.

2) You could try a MIMO antenna type (multi in, multi out) router, with 802.11n wireless. (This is pre-n as the above poster says; it's not technically final yet.)

That should help.

But several walls may be too much for that even, to get at least a decent strength. If so, and you really want to go wireless, you can get a wireless range extender for about �40 or so, and simply put that on the inside wall of your house nearest the shed. It should pick up the router's signal and simply amplify it to the shed.

But really, pug's suggestion of an ethernet cable is the guaranteed one. But I'm not sure if they're rated for outdoor usage, but I think they should be fine.

(Also, buying from amazon.co.uk or ebuyer.com will likely be a lot cheaper.)

[Disco Fever]

If possible put the wireless router as high as possible even better in an upstairs bedroom, then you will get a better reception....

[ARISTO]

i had a netgear wnr854rt it was awfull and went completely dead after a year it turned out every single one will after one year and there is nothing netgear can do about it but still continue to sell it and rip people off! anyway now i have a bwlkin n1 vision which is great and pc world do price match with amazon.co.uk so thats great as the matched the price for me which was �50 lower then pc world price!

[the g man]

just doing a report on hubs now
ere is a bit of it

Then the Properties button was selected and then the Install button was pressed. Next the Protocol button and then the Add button had to be pressed. Then the Have Disk button had to be pressed. Then in the Copy Manufactures files text box c:\windows\inf had to be typed and then the OK button had to be pressed. Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) had to be pressed and then OK also had to be pressed. Then all opened windows were closed and the computer was restarted.

dont try config a cicso what ever you do man . its mad so it is