drgray7

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Thanks, in advance, for any help you can offer.

I have a small business which is currently running four computers on a wired network. However, the router currently operating this network is maxed out with four connected. My dilemma is that I need to add at least three workstations to this network.

I'm thinking that adding a new wireless router would be my best option since I can add as many computers as I'd like. However, I'm not up on which brand or model will be best.

I need one that can handle internet traffic from all stations through one dsl connection without bogging down or freezing up. I need one that is secure enough that other computer users in our office building won't be able to log into the network. And, as always, I don't want to pay a ton.

Any advice or a point in the right direction would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again,

Doc

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doc ,

if you want an added measure of security to prevent unauthorized access to your network/data , stay away from wireless .
wireless is ok for coffeehouses and libraries ... non-critical applications . it may seem cheaper at first but the first time some scum-ball hacks your system (maybe from the parking lot) , compromises/destroys your data and you have to pay vast sums to recover what you can , the initial value will have vaporized .

think of it this way ... would you take your wallet out of your back pocket , wave it around in the air and holler "here i am" ?

as for which one would be best , remember : "you can by cheap several times or buy quality once" .
would you buy/use five cent condoms ?

drgray7

Outstanding answer, and exactly what I'm looking for. Priority-wise, security is more important to me than cost. If I've got to climb up in the ceiling and run some more cat-5 cable, I can deal with that.

Your comment about quality vs. cost is well taken. However, if I'm going to spend a significant amount, I want to pay for quality... not just a name or marketing. I am more than willing to drop a chunk of money, if I'm only going to have to do it once, and the customer service is good.

With these thoughts in mind, can you recommend any particular non-wireless routers that would suit my purposes and be expandable to adding stations up to a max of 10-12?

Thanks,
Doc

drgray7

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