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MovedGoalPosts · 05-08-2007, 15:16

Are you looking at wired or wireless connections? Wired (using ethernet) can be more reliable, and most PCs will already have the ethernet port built in.

Wireless may be OK, provided you get at the "g" speed or if you are buying new "n", but few onboard cards are "n" compatible. However local interference, the number of walls, distance from the router can all affect the connection.

A key point to note is that with most gaming a low ping is essential. Anyone else using the PC, especially if they start to download something, can kill your gaming connection.

Most routers you can obtain today will be suitable. The Linksys WRT54G series are quite liked - perhaps look for the Linux version WRT54GL that is designed to accept firmware updated from third parties for extra versatility.

05-08-2007, 15:16	#2
MovedGoalPosts Inactive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 127.0.0.1 Age: 61 Posts: 15,868	Re: Which router Are you looking at wired or wireless connections? Wired (using ethernet) can be more reliable, and most PCs will already have the ethernet port built in. Wireless may be OK, provided you get at the "g" speed or if you are buying new "n", but few onboard cards are "n" compatible. However local interference, the number of walls, distance from the router can all affect the connection. A key point to note is that with most gaming a low ping is essential. Anyone else using the PC, especially if they start to download something, can kill your gaming connection. Most routers you can obtain today will be suitable. The Linksys WRT54G series are quite liked - perhaps look for the Linux version WRT54GL that is designed to accept firmware updated from third parties for extra versatility.