[Cialug] Requesting Router Recommendations

Matthew Nuzum newz at bearfruit.org
Thu Dec 18 15:15:56 CST 2014


I wonder if there will be problems with many routers in close proximity
stepping on each other. Is it possible that a router with lower range could
be better in such a situation?

I think this is more of an issue for 2.4GHz bands, not 5GHz.

On Thu, Dec 18, 2014 at 2:06 PM, c <cbpurcell at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Looks like I might have to go with mediacom and I need to buy a router. I
> have no idea where to start looking other than seeing what has good
> customer reviews on newegg. I do some programming and I only have basic
> networking knowledge (took a course about 10 years ago, so please be newb
> friendly)
>
>
> I have a 650 sq. foot apartment in a building with 22 other apartments.
>
> Devices which will connect to the router:
>
> - Laptop running ubuntu
> - Desktop running ubuntu
> - 3DS
> - phone
> - whatever laptops or gaming machines my friends bring over
>
> Any suggestions and/or info would be greatly appreciated.
>
>
> Thanks,
> Purcell
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