The best wireless solution is?

[ToLearn]

Reading some threads it would appear as if wireless gaming accessories work for some people, but many have issues. I've been using the MadCatz wireless and I just lost my second one. I am guessing a bridge is the better way to go?

I have a Linksys WRT350N router currently hooked up to my Linksys cable modem(on Comcast).

I kind of prefer to stay with N as I used it in the past and was only getting %50 or less strength in the basement from the second floor where my router is, but G may possibly work.

 

[BigKahuna]

I use a powerline adpaters. They won't work for everyone due to the fact that eveyone's wiring is different but when they do work they are by far the easiest thing to set up. You plug one into an outlet near the router, connect a network cable between the two and then plug the other adapter into an outlet near the Neptune and you are done. Essentially it is like piggybacking an ethernet cable along your house wiring. The router doesn't even see the adpaters it thinks the Neptune is just directly attached so no worries with firmware updates etc.

 

[ToLearn]

Sounds good, but I'm not necessarily looking for easy, but a rock solid solution. If doesn't work for everyone also equates to works most of the time for some people, but sometime randomly single is lost then it won't work for me. I would really like to run wires, but I'm renting and don't want to poke any more holes in the wall.

 

[BigKahuna]

If you want rock-solid then wireless is not an option. A zillion things impact wireless networks from microwaves to A/C's to your neighbor getting a new router that overlaps your router's coverage. Powerline has disadvantages as well like poor wiring, noisy electrical devices and multi-phase wiring etc. The only sure-fire solution is to go wired. That said if your wiring is amenable to powerline they are simple to use and should be reliable. The thing I like about them is they either work or don't work and require little to no configuration. I have used plenty of routers from g to n and still use them for many applications but where I have my tank I decided instead of getting another router/bridge where I would have a computer on only one side for configuration and blindly hook up the controller on the other side essentially it would be far easier to plug the powerline adapters and be done with.

 

[ToLearn]

If it take a lot of configuration and isn't easy, but is more stable I am game. You say "The thing I like about them is they either work or don't work", but you also say, "Powerline has disadvantages as well like poor wiring, noisy electrical devices and multi-phase wiring etc." With a reef tank there are countless things plugged in and few of them on all the time. Dehumidifiers, vacume cleaners, CO solenoids, pumps used in water changes, ATO, solenoids, heaters, plenty of things where are on intermittently and not all the time. I don't think "they either work or don't work" applies if noise in the electrical line could mess things up.

They sound almost like X10s and 90% of experienced people would recommend against them for life support.

I think I am anti power line and anti wireless gammer. Thing is my lap top stays connected to my router 99.999999% of the time. My X10 devices work 70% of the time. Wireless gaming devices appear to work 33.3% of the time in my experience. I think I want to go with a wireless bridge, could be wrong, but have no experience doing so.

 

[ToLearn]

If I were to head into Best Buy or order a router online what would people recommend?

How about this one:
Linksys Wireless-N EN Bridge with Dual-Band WET610N Bridge

Seems like the latest and greatest from Linksys. Will it work with getting Apex online and sending e-mails?

 

[RussM]

It will. But the WET610N setup is a bit complex. If you want to stick with Linksys, the WGA600N is usually slightly less expensive and much easier to configure.

People have had good results with the Trendnet GA467 and the Netgear WNCE2001. I use the latter on a BD player and it has been stable and reliable.

 

[ToLearn]

Can you offer a bit of insight on the complexities of setting up a WET610N? My girlfriend just spent an hour and a half riding around town trying to find one. I don't think I am going to ask her to return it and really want to get something set up tonight.

 

[RussM]

Just use it if ya already got it.

 

[TripleT]

$60, and smaller than a deck of cards:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0SRR1J4027TD39VD1M5G

Just set this up a couple of days ago, and working great.

 

[tjw00]

I use a Linksys gaming adapter. Works great.

 

[ToLearn]

WET610N set up seemed to be extremely simple. Saying this because my girlfriend set it up and she knows nothing about wireless security, IP addresses, or much of anything dealing with networking. She got it working and so far it has been working great.

 

[RussM]

Are you saying the GF is smarter than you?

Seriously... glad you got it going, Jon. The WET series has a number of advanced capabilities that don't apply in this scenario, and are easy to mess up. I've fixed the configurations of WET610Ns for several folks.

 

[elFloyd]

$60, and smaller than a deck of cards:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0SRR1J4027TD39VD1M5G

Just set this up a couple of days ago, and working great.

+1 for this NetGear. I've had mine running for two months now without a hitch.

 

[thebradybunch]

How about the Airport Extreme. I know they can be tricky to set up but the specs and reviews on them are incredible. I currently have a Linksys G but want to upgrade to N since all my devices are now N.