Nice Router

[Annabell]

At last i have persuaded my Boyfriend to invest in a Computer (he will buy one of my Uncles builds), so i was looking for a Router for him and came across This, I'm impressed -

TP Link extended Range 54M Wireless Cable / DSL Router (TL-WR541G)

The TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router integrates firewall, NAT-router and Wireless AP. The design is dedicated to Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) Wireless network solution. The TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router will allow you to connect your network wirelessly better than ever, sharing Internet Access, files and fun, easily and securely.

With the most attentive wireless security, the TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router provides multiple protection measures. It can be set to turn off wireless network name (SSID) broadcast so that only stations that have the SSID can be connected. The Router provides wireless LAN 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security, and WPA/WPA2 and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication and TKIP/AES encryption security. It also supports VPN pass-through for sensitive data secure transmission.

The TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router complies with the IEEE 802.11g/b standards and adopts 2x to 3x eXtended Range™ WLAN transmission technology so that transmission distance is 2-3 times that of traditional 11g/b solutions, up to 855.36m tested in China. Transmission range is extended to 4-9 times. It is compatible with all IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b products.

The TL-WR541G 54Mbps Wireless Router provides flexible access control. It has built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing. It also supports Virtual Server and DMZ host for Port Triggering needs, as well as remote management and log so that network administrators can manage and monitor the network on real time.
Specifications
General
Device Type
Wireless router
Width
17.4 cm
Interface (Bus) Type .
Ethernet
Depth
11.1 cm
Height
3 cm
Networking
Integrated Switch
4-port switch
Data Link Protocol
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g
Network / Transport Protocol
CSMA/CA, CSMA/CD, TCP/IP, DHCP, ICMP, NAT, PPPoE

[lincsat]

I thought about extended range wireless a while ago, then I figured that unless I was going to use my lappy up the road, there was no need - standard range does me as far as I can get down the garden, extra range would make it easier for drive-by hackers.

[Annabell]

Thats why if your setting up a Wireless Router / Network you need to change its name and use the encryption mode for your password, enable the hardware firewall and change the channel, extended range is not just the range it is the compacted wave length of the signal "eg" better connectivity within your home (through floors and walls) with less chance of interference from other electrics

[lincsat]

Ahh, I see - a more robust signal