I am hoping someone can point me in the right direction. While browsing through the DirecTV channels last evening I ran across a message regarding their On Demand service that is currently in Beta. After a bit of research I found the service could be accessed by connecting the HD DVR to the internet via an Ethernet connection. I currently receive my internet via DSL, and my modem hooks directly to my computer (I am not networked).
I figured this was as good as time as any to set up my home network. As I understand it and please correct me if I am wrong…I should be able to purchase a router and network my PC, Laptop, and DVR? I am hoping to get a bit of feedback regarding which router I should purchase. The research that I have done has been pretty inconclusive as all the products seem to have some negative feedback, and thus I turn to the great community here.
Basically what I am looking for is
1) Network 1 PC, 1 Laptop and 2 DVR's
2) Primarily a gamer (FPS and MMORPG) so I want to be able to prioritize my bandwidth usage to my PC, and reliability is a must.
3) Compatible with DSL, however plan to jump on the Fios bus when it arrives (It is stopped just down the block from me now)
4) Want to be able to direct connect my PC and DVR's via CAT-6. I would only consider wireless for my Laptop connection however that is not needed (All can be wired)
5) I would prefer to stay under $100 US, however would go as high as $150.
6) Ease of set up
Do I have this right? Thanks in advance for all your help!
Modem
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Router
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PC DVRx2 Laptop
I figured this was as good as time as any to set up my home network. As I understand it and please correct me if I am wrong…I should be able to purchase a router and network my PC, Laptop, and DVR? I am hoping to get a bit of feedback regarding which router I should purchase. The research that I have done has been pretty inconclusive as all the products seem to have some negative feedback, and thus I turn to the great community here.
Basically what I am looking for is
1) Network 1 PC, 1 Laptop and 2 DVR's
2) Primarily a gamer (FPS and MMORPG) so I want to be able to prioritize my bandwidth usage to my PC, and reliability is a must.
3) Compatible with DSL, however plan to jump on the Fios bus when it arrives (It is stopped just down the block from me now)
4) Want to be able to direct connect my PC and DVR's via CAT-6. I would only consider wireless for my Laptop connection however that is not needed (All can be wired)
5) I would prefer to stay under $100 US, however would go as high as $150.
6) Ease of set up
Do I have this right? Thanks in advance for all your help!
Modem
]
]
Router
[---------]----------]
[ ] ]
PC DVRx2 Laptop