Hi-Speed Internet Provider Recommendations

[SequSpur]

I have the Belkin wireless system and at first I thought it was a piece of , but lately, I haven't had any problems with it.

[spurster]

Wireless is a completely separate issue from DSL or cable. Both DSL and cable bring a high-speed line into your house. What you do with it is up to you.

I've had DSL for several years. I had a lot of problems one summer until they finally fixed the phone lines. If you have a choice, I would pick on price. If you are already getting cable TV, that would probably be the way to go.

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

Yeah, but some providers are offering "wireless" packages for more money.

I think SBC charges $15/month to give you the wireless router. I just bought a new router tonight for $50 and probably overpaid because I needed it now.

[Slomo]

PS - I have nothing good to say about D-Link wireless equipment.

You beat me to it. If linksys sux (and it can!) then by all means avoid D-Link.

[spurster]

I think SBC charges $15/month to give you the wireless router

They are plain old ripping you off. You get their standard DSL modem and you can buy and connect a wireless router for a lot less than $15/month.

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

They are plain old ripping you off. You get their standard DSL modem and you can buy and connect a wireless router for a lot less than $15/month.

Uh, yeah, I think that's pretty much what I said.

[Useruser666]

I have a Lynksis or whatever router/4 port switch with vpn and it works great. I have 3 computers hooked to it via a net gear hub and installing more is a breeze. It wasn't the basement model though, so that may be a factor.