Lyzon Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Hey all, i ordered a laptop last week and i would like to go on the internet with it. Thing is i currently dont have a router as everything is hard wired modem ->usb-> pc ->lan-> ps3 I like to think that setup is secure -_- Anyway now that i have a laptop ill need a wireless network in the house. Because theres always the possiblilty of outside intruders on the network, i want it secure as possible. I see WPA2-PSK is the most secure... but can it be cracked? Anyway after searching for a bit, i found this: http://accessories.euro.dell.com/sna/produ...mp;sku=A2571941 On paper it seems good but as ima novice in the network department i was wondering if this router is the best choice for the money. Thx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorpion Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Thats the router that im currently using (but cable version) it works ok for me but one thing i havee seen was that the ps3 i have lag's when it goes wireless though that router (but is fine on an older router). wpa2 can be cracked but isnt easy but anything is better than WEP To make it more safer is to have mac filter on (means only wifi devices on its list will allow it on.) another is to turn the ssid boardcast off as a few devices see a hidden network but when display it (my ipod touch does it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhollyMindless Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 I can't recommend Belkin. Not only reliability issues but they have been known to hijack failed DNS requests to point to an advertising page. Don't reward them with your cash. I'd recommend a router supported by DDWRT/Tomato that supports WPA/WPA2 and that way you know what you're running on YOUR router. There are some N routers supported now - Worst case pick up a WRT54GL and settle for G but knowing that you have the best router for under $2k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyzon Posted April 9, 2009 Author Share Posted April 9, 2009 That might be a bit of a problem since i want to spend £70 or less :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcninja Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Does Newegg shit to europe? if so, less than £30 i think, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16833124010 wireless, linksys so dd-wrt and WPA2! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decepticon_eazy_e Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 That one has a ADSL modem built in, I like to keep my parts separate. Modem is modem, and router is router. If one goes bad I don't lose both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcninja Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 <_< well have you tried at least looking at newegg? Wait, why are you speaking for him/her? do you have two accounts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhollyMindless Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 It's called channeling, you get used to it... If you want one with the modem built in that does limit your choices - and your hacking options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h3%5kr3w Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 this is tru. just get a stinking linksys router... theyre cheap, you can put tomatoe or dd-wrt (or open-wrt if it's the right version) and just be happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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