What router do I need?

I recently went from dial up to a cable modem and I would like to hook both my computers up using ethernet. In the future I plan to get a Powerbook, or macbook, and would like that to be wireless. I also might add a PC.
Could someone suggest the best router to use? I don't have airport cards.

Nothing wrong with your questions - it's us.
1. Any wired ethernet router will work. A four port router lets you connect up to 4 computers and have each go on the internet (for example) at the same time.
2. Routers are not Mac or Windows specific - so any brand will do.
3. The better know brands are D-link and Linksys. There are others.
examples: http://www.dlink.ca/products/?sec=0&pid=650
http://www-ca.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=LProductC2&childpagename=CAen%2FLayout&cid=1153781442761&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVis itorWrapper&lid=4276191966B05
4. In addition to the router, you will need ethernet cables. Each computer is connected to the router with one of these, and the router is connected to the modem with another one. Like routers, these cables are standard stuff.

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Hello SalsburgD
The first thing I would check is to make sure that the router is using the recommended settings to get online. Another troubleshooting step is to create a new Network Location and then join your network to see if that changes things.
iOS and OS X: Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4199
Using network locations (Mac OS X v10.6 and later)
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5289
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OK, I own a small business with two (2) 933 Mhz Power PC G4s they are connected to the internet via a Netopia router and ethernet connection. I have on order a 1.67 GHz PowerBook G4. The new laptop come with an Airport Extreme Card. Both desktop Macs have slots for the original airport card, but alas, no card. I would like to network all three computers wirelessly, including sharing an internet connection. What hardware would I need to create such an animal?
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WillClifton, Welcome to the discussion area!
If your replace your Netopia router with a wireless router, you can connect your PowerBook via wireless and your 2 Power Mac G4s via Ethernet.
If you really want to make your Power Mac G4s wireless, you can use either a Mac compatible wireless PCI card or an Ethernet wireless adapter. The Ethernet wireless adapter requires no drivers therefore they will work with any Ethernet device regardless of OS.
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That is kind of a broad question.
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Bob Timmons wrote:
Thanks for the info. You are correct. I was speaking in general terms here based on my experience with the two devices in day to day use, and not in terms of exact specifications.
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BillyBobAF wrote:
Well,
Thanks to you both...I think I'm gonna have to go this way:
http://homecommunity.cisco.com/t5/Cisco-Connect/Cisco-Connect-Will-Not-Install/m -p/407485?comm_cc=HSus&comm_lang=en#M367
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