Need Wiress Cable Modem

[FrozenEye]

I am looking for a Wireless Cable Modem that is compatible with the WII. I initially had my sights set on a Linksys WCG200 until I found out there were compatibility issues. So I am looking for something similar to that one.

Becuase of the locations of my cable ports in the house, I need a cable modem that will provide a direct connect into my PC and also provide a wireless signal through the house.

Ideally I would like to have this one appliance, rather than get a wireless router and other components.

Please help. I have used the search, but since I am brand new at this, I was getting overwhelmed rather quickly. My neighborhood finally got cable high speed and I am about to have it installed and get the WII shortly.

Thank you for your time.

 

[FrozenEye]

Okay, here is what I have found so far. If anyone is doing something similar or using these applicances, let me know how they work please.

Linksys DCM-202 Cable Modem connected to a Linksys D-Link DIR-655

Essentially, my PC would direct connect to the D-Link Dir-655 and the Wii would grab the wireless signal from that.

Thoughts?

 

[illmasaki]

it should be fine
modem >router >wii
not only is that the common set up, but how else would you do it?
goodluck

 

[sremick]

I would definitely go the route of separate cable modem and wireless router. By looking for an "all in one" you're limiting your options and making troubleshooting more-difficult.

Plus that way you're free to get a better of either later on down the line. Routers improve faster than cable modems. A lot easier to just swap out the router.

 

[Kryten]

I agree that you should get separate components (cable modem and wireless router). But the Motorola SBG900 is an all-in-one unit, just FYI. The only limitation I'm aware of is it only supports WPA1, not WPA2. So it's a bit behind the times. That's why a separate wireless router is the better way to go.

 

[sremick]

Yes, go for WPA2. WPA2 > WPA > WEP > turd.

WPA2 means all the longer before people are freeloading off your internet connection.

 

[Kryten]

Yes, go for WPA2. WPA2 > WPA > WEP > turd.

You've got the last two reversed.

 

[sremick]

You've got the last two reversed.

You are correct. Covering your network with poop is more-likely to keep people out than using WEP encryption.

My bad.

 

[FrozenEye]

Here are the two I am now seriously considering for wireless routers.

DLink DIR-655
1. http://www.dlink.com/products/?sec=1&pid=530

DLink DGL-4500
2. http://games.dlink.com/products/?pid=643&#DGL-4500

Any experiences?

 

[sremick]

No particular love for D-Link. They are ok but nothing special. They don't suck, they're just... meh.

Do you really need 802.11n though? It won't make your internet any faster. Unless you're transmitting a lot of local LAN data between other computers/devices on your own network in your own house, even 802.11b can keep up with almost everyone's internet connection speed.

 

[FrozenEye]

Yeah, I see your point. I typically get more than I normally need in general, no matter what the subject matter. I just want to be certain I get something that will work and won't cause any problems (just like everyone else).

Since you don't like DLink, what is your preference?

 

[sremick]

If you're aiming to avoid problems, you're better-off going with a technology that has had time to mature, stabilize, and have its bugs worked out (802.11g) than a bleeding-edge one fresh off the assembly line (802.11n). Plus you'll save some cash that you can put towards a Wii game.

Early-adopters tend to have a rough time.

 

[FrozenEye]

Do you have any suggestions for 802.11g routers for Wii, then?

Thanks for all your help

 

[sremick]

Linksys WRT54G is the standby. You can get it for $43 and free shipping from NewEgg. Buffalo Technology is a lesser-known company but in my mind makes excellent networking products. USA tech support. Unfortunately there's a stupid lawsuit going on that is forcing them to temporarily not be able to sell networking products in the USA. I expect this to blow over before too long.

 

[registerednerd]

Linksys WRT54G is the standby

+1, I have one that has been going for years with no major problems