Quick Question - Wireless Router

[dssxxxx]

Using Cablevision (Optimum Online) to feed the Tivo HD in North Jersey.

Will be needing a wireless router.

Any suggestions for which router would give the best wireless reception over 75' away?

Thanks.

[richsadams]

Although all of our TiVo's are on Ethernet (hard wired) now, I've been using a D-Link routers and switches for years. At the moment I have a D-Link DIR-655 Extreme N Wireless Router (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LIFB7S/?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER)for a while now and am very happy with it. A snap to set up; it has been flawless and has a very strong signal throughout a three story house (located on the top floor). :up:

[westside_guy]

Part of the question is - how is your Tivo itself networked? Are you using a Tivo wireless adapter, which only does 802.11b/g, or something like an ethernet cable running to an 802.11n bridge? If the former, there's no reason to spend the extra money on an 802.11n base station - an 802.11g base station can be had for 40 or 50 bucks.

I've been using Apple's Airport Extreme and Airport Express base stations, and am quite happy with them - but if you're only using them for the wireless network capabilities (no printer or disk sharing) they're pricey compared to the competition.

[fatespawn]

Since you don't have a wireless router already, I assume your only wireless device would be the TivoHD. The Tivo Wireless dongle is -G only. So, if you get a "draft-n" router, you wouldn't see any increase in speed over a -g router. In fact, if you buy a draft-n router in the expectation of eventually having -n wireless devices on your network, the router will only run at -g speeds with any -g devices on the network.

So, since (I assume) you don't have any other wireless devices, just go out and get a cheaper -g router today, and if you eventually decide to get a -n laptop or something, you can keep your -g router dedicated to your -g devices, and buy a new -n router for your -n devices,

There are such things as "dual-band" routers (2.4Ghz and 5.0GHz) You can dedicate one freq to video streaming and the other to computer traffic.... however, i don't know if that solves the -n running at -g speeds in the event of a mixed network.

-fate

[richsadams]

westside_guy and fatespawn are correct regarding "n" Vs "g". However keep in mind that 802.11n's broadcast signal is a good deal stronger than 802.11g, etc. if distance from the router or obstacles are an issue. "n" is backward compatible for all devices and will be the standard (once they finalize the draft specs) going forward. I always like to be prepared for the future, but if budget's a factor (and these days...well...) "g" may be just fine. ;)

[Meklos]

I was using wireless until I discovered the MOCA networking devices. I ordered 6 NIM100s off of eBay and I've got ethernet everywhere I have a cable jack.

[richsadams]

I was using wireless until I discovered the MOCA networking devices. I ordered 6 NIM100s off of eBay and I've got ethernet everywhere I have a cable jack.I looked into that a while back and the NIM100's were quite expensive...running cable made more sense. But they've come down a LOT! Might be worth a look for anyone that's starting out now. :up: