G-router

"noobish question"
what exactly is a linksys wireless-G router ? what does it do?

 

the G is is a different wavelength or something that the router uses to communicate. All you really need to know is that "G" is better than "B", so never buy a "B" router, go with "G" (G is also backward compatible with B, so if you got B devices, use G anyway). Remember, there are no noobish questions, just Windows Tech support people (we all start out stupid man. If you ask the question, you're smart enough to know you need the help in the first place).

"He who opens his mouth is a fool for five minutes. He who does not is a fool forever"-Confucius, I believe said that

 

is using a g-route make the internet connection faster then using a ethernet cable?

 

A G-router is a network device. You use it when, say, you have three computers in the house that are far away from each other, and you want to hook 'em all up wireless.
IMHO, I believe using an ethernet cable is faster than a G-Router (with the wireless option). Wired networks do not have tro deal with a lot of the issues that wireless do (issues about transmission and signal strength). With a wired connection, the data is GUARANTEED to flow unless you cut the ethernet cord or bend it at a 90-degree angle (least that's what it says in the manuals).


BUT Remember, you just compared wired networks to wireless, which is apples to oranges. WHAT YOU CAN DO is buy any router, now mostly including G routers, and make a hybrid network (a mixture of wired and wireless). Most wireless routers have Ethernet ports on the back nowadays, so here's what I've got:

Modem for Cable is in my sisters room next door. Modem is hooked right up to a D-Link AirPlus(TM) "G" router(wireless router w/ 5 Ethernet ports). I didn't want to staple Ethernet cable all the way accross the hall, so I use a wireless card in my room. I get a 54Mbps internet. However, also in the room with the modem is another computer. Instead of putting a 50$ wireless card in something 15 feet away, I ran a cord from the router to that comp, and we're all happy. I understand that I babble a lot. Is there anything you want clarified (I will answer as straight as possible, with minimal BS)?

 

And, for the record, the different flavors of wireless routers don't offer any more speed. Only bandwidth. Meaning you can transfer stuff at a higher rate. 802.11b routers are around 10Mbps, 802.11g routers are at 54Mbps, and 802.11a is 108Mbps (? not sure about a)