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Wireless routers have become an essential part of technology in the modern home and office. Gone are the days of having untidy cables running throughout the property that couldn't be hidden well if at all. Now with the wireless revolution we can all enjoy cable-free computing with speed and reliability. If you're not yet wireless or are thinking about it, here are some points that you may like to consider. When you search online for advice about particular wireless routers you often find that where one person sings it's praises another will say it's the worst router on the market. This seems to ring true with many products but routers always cause arguments between people that have had good and bad experiences. This is because they are complex pieces of equipment and many factors determine whether a certain make or model will work for you. Most likely is compatibility with your existing hardware such as pc/laptop, wireless adapters and modem. The key thing to take away from this is that you shouldn't always take someone else's word for it and would be better off just buying the router you like the look of, albeit with a little investigating first of course. Tips For Buying The Right Wireless Router Whenever possible, you are usually better off buying a wireless router by the same manufacturer of your wireless network adapter. For example if you have Belkin adapter then match it up with a Belkin router. The same goes for all other makes like Netgear, Linksys and D-Link. The reason for this is because manufacturers often increase compatibility and performance within their own product range. This of course is beneficial to them as they will make more money from you, but on the other hand you get an optimised network. These days most laptops and netbooks have built-in wireless adapters so it's not always possible to do this. Speed is a major factor when it comes to deciding on a wireless router. As with most things computer related, adapter speed is given in megabits per second and is usually abbreviated to Mbps. When they first appeared, wireless routers only had speeds of around eleven Mbps. Then with the arrival of the 802.11g standard, routers could manage speeds up to 54 Mbps which was a great advancement. Now with the latest 802.11n standard we can achieve speeds up to a claimed 300 Mbps. This all sounds very impressive but you should know that your overall speed is only as fast as your actual internet connection. Wireless Network
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