What kind of router do i need???

1985 5.0

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I need a router for dorm so i can hook up my ps2 to play madden online. does anybody know what my best bet would be? i dont think the wireless would work since im wanting to hook up my ps2. im wanting to get one off of ebay but i have no idea what i need

 

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just get a regular linksys 4 port router, and a cat5e / or cat6 cable..


dorm internet into router....1 plug into the comp, 1 plug into the ps2, and 2 extra for whatever else you need to hook up

 

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thanks alot...i was just looking at the linkys 4 port router. im assuming i would have to get 2 different cat5 cables? why would my ethernet cables not just plug into it b/c i got several of them

 

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will this right here work?? http://cgi.ebay.com/Linksys-EtherFast-BEFSR41-Router-ver-2-wired-4-port_W0QQitemZ130050392762QQihZ003QQcategoryZ20324QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

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yeah, ethernet cable = cat5/cat6 cable ( http://www.hardware-one.com/reviews/nexland_pro800turbo/cable_1.jpg )

same thing

that router would work, im pretty sure

 

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alright cool. im just ready to whoop some ass online in madden 07