Router help.

[SourCandy]

Hi guys! So yall have been extremely helpful in the past with my lame questions..so hopefully yall can help me some more.

I have time warner cable for internet. I recently got rid of my Pc for 2 laptops. I just hate cords. I asked the guy what could I do he said get a router at time warner or buy your own. So I know nothing about routers other than they help connect to the webs threw a network or whatever. I went online to see and oh wow tons and tons of routers. So here is the question.. wtf am I getting?

I want to connect wireless to the internet for basic web browsing and netflix. Whats the best way to do this? Model number or brand? I also want to stream it through my 50" tv. Anyway to do that with out using a vga. Member wireless!

thanks guys your help ...it is appreciated :)

[PM5K]

Just go to best buy and get a wireless-n router. This (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/NETGEAR+-+RangeMax+Wireless-N+150+Router/9826287.p?id=1218179416625&skuId=9826287) one has pretty good reviews and it's reasonably priced. If you really wanted to you might be able to save a few bucks online at Newegg.

If that's you in the avatar I'll come hook it up :-)

[CuckingFunt]

This (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/NETGEAR+-+RangeMax+Wireless-N+150+Router/9826287.p?id=1218179416625&skuId=9826287) one has pretty good reviews and it's reasonably priced.

That's the one I have. I've been very happy with it.

[balli]

If that's you in the avatar I'll come hook it up :-)
I think I just heard your kids crying. :king

[PM5K]

That's the one I have. I've been very happy with it.

That's what she said.

[Dex]

That's what she said.

That is what she said.

[ElNono]

That's what she said.


That is what she said.

http://blogs.hrhero.com/thatswhatshesaid/wp-content/blogs.dir/2/files/2010/07/MichaelScott.png

[TDMVPDPOY]

sourcandy

ASL?


:D

[Dex]

Anyways, on to a real answer...You're going to need two things.

To get online wirelessly, you are going to need a wireless router. The newest ones on the market are Wireless-N technology, and can be found at just about any Walmart/Best Buy/Frys for $30-$60. Linksys, DLink, and Netgear are all very common brands. The one PM5K listed is a good middle ground.

Apple's Airport routers are the easiest to set up if you have a Mac, but are hella expensive. If you don't know much about routers and security, follow the instructions to get it set up, or talk to their tech support.

As for streaming wirelessly to the TV, you're going to need a separate device that is capable of doing that, such as an AppleTV, Roku, Slingbox, or WDTV. These are a little harder to find and more expensive, but should be available at most tech stores.

As far as I know, I don't think there is any device that will do both.

[LnGrrrR]

Setting up wireless at home is pretty easy too. Dont' let the Best Buy fools trick you into paying a hundred bucks or something to set it up.

[SourCandy]

lol pm5k thanks but I think I got it. If that's you in the avatar you look really pleased with those headphones :)

TDMVPDPOY i'm 23 and I live in SA. I hope by the avatar you can see i'm female.


Anyway thanks for the help. went to best buy and I got one. Ready and streaming. Now I can hook up my evo to it. At least try... lol

[PM5K]

Your welcome. No, not me in the avatar, lol.

[TDMVPDPOY]

lol pm5k thanks but I think I got it. If that's you in the avatar you look really pleased with those headphones :)

TDMVPDPOY i'm 23 and I live in SA. I hope by the avatar you can see i'm female.


Anyway thanks for the help. went to best buy and I got one. Ready and streaming. Now I can hook up my evo to it. At least try... lol

you single and sexy? :lmao:wakeup

[Nathan Explosion]

you single and sexy? :lmao:wakeup

I will admit that she does look sexy in that pic. But yes, it is funny how the guys just basically went from talking about the router to drooling over her in seconds.

:lol

Stick to your games nerds. Let the real men take care of business.

So, SourCandy, you come here often? :lol

[SourCandy]

ha wow you guys are dorks. Im nothing to drool over. But thanks for the mention. I actually do come here often. Mainly for spurs info(yes I like the lakers too) and for pc help. I was invited by frenzy to this site :)

[Nathan Explosion]

The guys in here were like the guys on the nude beach in Eurotrip. "Girl. Girl."

If I was hitting on you, believe me, I'd come with something better than that. I'd probably ask what your sign was, of if you were from Nashville.

But in reality, I don't do lines, just straight talk.

[TDMVPDPOY]

ha wow you guys are dorks. Im nothing to drool over. But thanks for the mention. I actually do come here often. Mainly for spurs info(yes I like the lakers too) and for pc help. I was invited by frenzy to this site :)

so have u bought the new router yet? can i ping you?

[LnGrrrR]

I will admit that she does look sexy in that pic. But yes, it is funny how the guys just basically went from talking about the router to drooling over her in seconds.

:lol

Stick to your games nerds. Let the real men take care of business.

So, SourCandy, you come here often? :lol

She's an attractive girl asking about router help. That pretty much guarantees two things: nerds and ogling.

[LnGrrrR]

ha wow you guys are dorks. Im nothing to drool over. But thanks for the mention. I actually do come here often. Mainly for spurs info(yes I like the lakers too) and for pc help. I was invited by frenzy to this site :)

I'd say go to the Club section, but you'd probably be scared off by the fools there. The Politics forum is kinda fun, if you like pointless debates :D

[PM5K]

so have u bought the new router yet? can i ping you?

Can I get inside her firewall?

Can I get in all of her ports?

[LnGrrrR]

Can I get inside her firewall?

Can I get in all of her ports?

I'd ping that!

[Cry Havoc]

ha wow you guys are dorks. Im nothing to drool over. But thanks for the mention. I actually do come here often. Mainly for spurs info(yes I like the lakers too) and for pc help. I was invited by frenzy to this site :)

Just don't let the silly boys scare you away. :lol

[TDMVPDPOY]

Can I get inside her firewall?

Can I get in all of her ports?

i pwnd her base man

[PM5K]

I upgraded her FIRMware...

[Drachen]

Lol, Nerdlinger innuendo.

Just so you know, its not a revelation, she has been here for a while and even asked a few questions in this sub forum. She also had a picture up (different one than now). That being said, she will probably be a little more uncomfortable going forward after this thread.

[resistanze]

I upgraded her FIRMware...

Must've been a pain with your floppy disk.

[Fpoonsie]

I love when an attractive girl shows up on ST (or prolly any net forum, for that matter). Almost half the guys hit on her, while almost another half step in as the "white knight" and condemn all the come-ons...

...leaving the rest to act as if they're "above it all" and call out both (while secretly hoping to get some PM later from said girl thanking them and offering nudie pics in gratitude).

[Drachen]

I love when an attractive girl shows up on ST (or prolly any net forum, for that matter). Almost half the guys hit on her, while almost another half step in as the "white knight" and condemn all the come-ons...

...leaving the rest to act as if they're "above it all" and call out both (while secretly hoping to get some PM later from said girl thanking them and offering nudie pics in gratitude).

maybe you are responding to me (insinuating that I am of the "white knight" class. Im married and happy with my wife. I liked the nerdlinger innuendo (thought it was funny), but I was more surprised at all the drooling especially since she has asked several questions on this specific sub-form and been on the site in general for a while.

disregard if I was not the target.

[z0sa]

someone's wife reads the forums

[Drachen]

someone's wife reads the forums

SHHHHHHH!

uh. (cough) I mean, NO I REALLY love my wife...

LOL
actually sometimes I would wish she does so that I don't have to give backstories about some of the discussions I talk about. I like to get to the point.

[Fpoonsie]

maybe you are responding to me (insinuating that I am of the "white knight" class. Im married and happy with my wife. I liked the nerdlinger innuendo (thought it was funny), but I was more surprised at all the drooling especially since she has asked several questions on this specific sub-form and been on the site in general for a while.

disregard if I was not the target.

:lol

There was no "target.". I just enjoy the typical "show."

I obviously have my role to play, too.

[Drachen]

I misread your last sentence. Now I see your angle. :lol

[4>0rings]

(yes I like the lakers too)

mayday! mayday! boner going down... mayday! mayday!


:depressed

[Fpoonsie]

I misread your last sentence. Now I see your angle. :lol

:toast

PM box remains empty, though...:depressed

[Frenzy]

Lol, Nerdlinger innuendo.

Just so you know, its not a revelation, she has been here for a while and even asked a few questions in this sub forum. She also had a picture up (different one than now). That being said, she will probably be a little more uncomfortable going forward after this thread.
This.

The router pm5k picked is the same I have. Excellent.

[PM5K]

The router pm5k picked is the same I have. Excellent.

Yeah he's a smart guy, I'd hit it.

[The Reckoning]

i think you have it plugged in the wrong port. ill show you the right one to put it in if you shoot me a pm. im here to help.

[~Sweetmelody~]

SourCandy thanks for asking since I am looking for a router and was curious as to what in the world is my best option. Thanks Dex for an answer.

[lefty]

Must've been a pain with your floppy disk.
:lmao