wireless router/switch recomendations

OK, it looks like I'm finally going to delve into the world of wireless networking, mainly due to the fact that I'm too lazy to wire my house (though, I've had such good intentions!)

I'm talking really simple for now, here's what I want to do:

I have a PC on the second floor, that's where the cable modem is. I don't have a router yet, since I only have one attached networkable item.

I have an X-box downstairs which I just got "Live" for. So, I have my second device I want networked.

I was thinking the minimum amount of equipment to buy would be the following setup:

A wireless router that happens to have a couple of wired ethernet ports as well, on the 2nd floor.

A wireless switch on the ground floor that the X-box would plug into.

Any flaws in my setup? If not, any good recomendations for brand names/model numbers for this setup.

Thanks y'all.

OK, in looking around here are two pieces of equipment that would do just what I need, any yays or nays?:

Router
BEFW11S4, wireless router with 4 port switch attached

Access point
WAP11 single LAN link on back

(both are linksys)

Hi RingoSaturn,

A big fat YAY from me. Those two devices will do exactly what you need them to do. Go for it!

I'll jump in and add a third to the nomination.

Thanks for the nods.

I just ran out to Best Buy (yeah, yeah, I know...) and grabbed the router. They were out of the WAP11s though, so that'll have to wait until I get one online.

The router was plugged in, up and running within about 10 minutes out of the box. I didn't know it would so frickin' easy!

Oh, and Brily, nice to see another Minneapolitan around these parts!

Check the deals at www.newegg.com and www.pricewatch.com

RingoSaturn,

I'm still trying to dig out my driveway from all the snow!! :D

Take care!

I see you had the wireless up and running in about ten minutes... Good job, it really is that easy! What I did not see anyone post or you say was if you are using it with WEP? If not I would do that ASAP... It's not hard and is dumb not to do it... It may not be the best security, but it's better than nothing!


WEP - Short for Wired Equivalent Privacy.

http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/W/WEP.html


The router manual should tell you how to set it up.

THE MICK