From wired to unwired - at home

The first time I got a broadband connection I said this is enough.

But later, it seems that I need more than enough. So I was thinking to make full use of it and have the connection shared to more than one PC. So this time I need a broadband router, to distribute the service to the 2 PCs (one is an outdated, primitive and obsolete model) and a PL (don't ask me what is this).

So the hunt for a router began.

I was in Manila last May and have the fullest of my time to find good and cheaper routers (my budget then was around 2,000). I stumbled upon this store somewhere in EDSA which sells cheap computer products. My first choice was to buy a wireless broadband router. So that anywhere at home, I could still browse the internet.

Unfortunately, what I was sighting as a must-have and best-fit-for-me router for the main reason of the cheap price (it costs Php 1,250.00) is actually not a wireless device. Too late for me to notice when I already bought it. I attempted to replace it with the one I am really looking for and contacted the store with the agreement that I had to pay the additional cost to acquire the wireless one.

I stayed at my cousin's home then in Laguna. So I should have to commute to Manila (for more than an hour, and with 3 different transport lines) just to replace my router to that store. I tried first on Saturday afternoon around 6pm but I failed, I was 30 minutes late of the stores closing hour. So I tried again the next day. Same result.

I ended up using patiently the low-quality router (they say quality comes with the price) and persevering the problems it constantly give me. Not to mention that it was not wired! I have to buy a 10m LAN cable in case i would like to extend the coverage of the connection.

Well, somehow it did make me happy. And that's the most important.

However, when you are lured to something that you have wanted and expected to possess before, then you try to shift your attention to it.

In the office, I was offered with this wireless router (a Netgear Super-G Wireless router, model: WGT624) to a price which I would say is reasonable enough. Furthermore, this comes of high-quality and better package (a PC wireless network card is included). Before I hesitated to buy - I may want it but I don't need it, yet. But just yesterday, I decided to have a go for it. And luckily, I would pay it in two gives - that becomes a better deal!

So at home, before, everything was once wired. Not anymore.

This time, I had the luxury of going to any point at home and have me still connected to the internet. Cool stuff!

If you are my neighbor and have a wireless LAN-capable PC, I would be glad to share my broadband connection.

Shh....let's just talk offline.