Computer Consumer Question: Wireless Router Edition
Jelenedra:
Doesn't the Wii have wi-fi built in? Why would you need that? ???
fway:
Quote from: Jelenedra on 2008 December 31, 17:04:36
Doesn't the Wii have wi-fi built in? Why would you need that? ???
Yep, I was surprised to find out that it did when I configured my internet settings. I didn't have to go and bring my router to my Wii. The wireless connection is more than decent by the way; therefore, you do not need a wireless adapter for it.
ETA: I also have the Linksys WRT54G router. The connection fails sometimes for me, just for my PCs for some reason.
jsalemi:
Quote from: wes_h on 2008 December 31, 16:37:53
As for the game boxes, if you can't hardwire the 360 ethernet to your router because of location, LinkSys makes a game adapter which you can program from a PC (access code, networks name and such) and then carry over to any device with an ethernet port and it will look like a hardwire to the game box, but connect wirelessly with any standard wireless signal.
I have that game adapter hooked to my DirecTV box for video on demand, and it works great -- never had a problem with it connecting or losing the connection.
HomeschooledByTards:
Quote from: Jelenedra on 2008 December 31, 16:15:22
What should I be looking for in a router, by the way? What would make me consider an expensive model at Best Buy over the cheap one at Walmart?
This isn't router specific, just my method of deciding what gadget or gizmo to buy.
First I decide what I need this device do versus what I want it to do. I wanted to get a Digital SLR camera earlier this year. My critera were that it should have at least 10 megapixals, be compatible with a large variety of lenses, be from a reputable company with a history of quality, have as many focus points as possible, and both manual and automatic settings. It would be nice if it had a live LCD screen, red-eye removal from pets, worked with my lenses I already had for 35 mm file, and recorded video, but I can live without all of these features.
Second, I found some brands that had most/all of my features. How much does each camera kit cost? How much am I willing to spend on it? Is there a camera that I like that has most of my Must Have features? Do I really need all of these features or can I live without X or Y?
Thirdly, I read a lot of reviews, I start with good in depth reviews, if I can find them. Then I check out amazon, eopinions, google, forums, etc. I read *everything*, good, bad and indifferent. When I bought my washing machine I first called a local hole-in-the-wall appliance repairman to get his recommendations. I read all of the reviews on the brand he recommended, there weren't a lot of reviews and most of them were "Eh." or "Crap".
I really like reading the negative, or just critical, reviews. I already know the features I think I'm going to like, I want to know about the stuff that I might not like.
A lot of critical reviews are written by dumb people. They didn't read the instructions, or they had bad service from the company, or just got a lemon. All of the negative reviews for the washer/dryer set I got were from people who didn't understand that the seal on the machine door (front loading washer) is both watertight and airtight. If you close the door, the drum can't dry out, mildew and mold grows, and the damn thing starts to smell. That sort of review is obviously an ID10T error and one you can safely ignore (or make fun of).
Lastly, I go with my gut. Olympus had a camera with a live LCD screen, great price, great reviews, and would have been a great camera. I really wanted the comparable Nikon, which didn't have a live LCD screen. I had always wanted a Nikon camera, and I went for what I wanted. I never regretted it, and live LCD screens drain batteries like you wouldn't believe.
This research method has yet to fail me.
Stitches:
Quote from: Jelenedra on 2008 December 31, 17:04:36
Doesn't the Wii have wi-fi built in? Why would you need that? ???
Nintendo suggested I do such a thing. Per my whine in the Animal Crossing thread, I cannot get my Wii's built in wi-fi to connect to my wireless network because, as rohina put it, my ISP is a dildo.
So baaah. I hadn't yet found a suitable adapter, but now I can try the Linksys.
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