[Eug-lug] Which wireless router/adapter for home Ubuntu/WinXP network?

2009-11-08 Thread marbux
Hi, all, I'm an ignoramus when it comes to wireless connectivity (perhaps because I rarely leave home) But I have acquired the need for it with the second box upstairs and the old one downstairs. We live in an apartment so running cable is not an option. I'm looking for a recommendation for a

Re: [Eug-lug] Which wireless router/adapter for home Ubuntu/WinXP network?

2009-11-08 Thread Allen Brown
I use a WRT54GL. Well, actually 3 of them. The GL has extra memory (relative to most WAPs) so it can easily run Linux. As a result it's a little more expensive, but I like the flexibility of memory. And there are free third party firmware images you can load onto it. I run Tomato. The WRT54GL

Re: [Eug-lug] Which wireless router/adapter for home Ubuntu/WinXP network?

2009-11-08 Thread Mr O
I think you missed something there... wrt54Gl. You can set it to 'B' only but it is most definitely a 'G' router. And yes, highly recommended. As for the which question. Well, a router is a router in the end. Performance may vary but they will work with ANY operating system or wireless

Re: [Eug-lug] Which wireless router/adapter for home Ubuntu/WinXP network?

2009-11-08 Thread James Kaplan
wrt110 b/g for me. Works great. Brainless setup. Has 4 ethernet and 1 uplink plus the wireless. I use clearwire and when there's power loss both come back with no issues. I had the same one on comcast with no issues and their techs seem to know linksys products when you call in with an issue.