Well I’m disappointed. I wanted to find out how much speed I could get out of the NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Router (WNDR3300) , so I moved a PC right next to the access point and plugged a USB Dual Band Wireless-N Adapter (WNDA3100) into it. Continue reading
NETGEAR WNDR3300. $99, Frys. ($20 Rebate was available)
NETGEAR WNDA3100. $89, Frys.
Well the WNDR3300 AP has alot of claims on the packaging: 15X speed, 10X coverage, interference avoidance, EIGHT internal antennas. Continue reading
Netgear RangeMax 240 USB 2.0 Wireless Adapter, Frys: $45. I’ve been using this adapter on my home office PC for a few months now, and its been pretty reliable. Continue reading
NETGEAR HDXB101. $119 Frys. Installation was extremely easy. Just plug each unit into an AC outlet and connect Ethernet cables to the devices you want to connect. In my case it was my wireless router in the basement and my PC upstairs.
I haven’t had a real reason to investigate this intriguing networking option until last week. I’ve been suffering with a spotty wireless connection from my upstairs office PC to the access point in the basement, so I’m looking into cheap and easy solutions for getting something reliable hooked up.
