I have a cable modem supplying my internet connection from Comcast. It is plugged into a Buffalo (brand) router, model WHR HP G54. I then have a cable that runs from an LAN outlet to my desktop an XP SP2 based machine. The router sends out a signal over the air to my Acer Vista based system. All works well.
COMPUSA is selling a Trendnet model TEW432BRP for $4.99 (yes, less than $5 US for some reason) and I thought I'd just pick one up for the fun of it.
Can I simply unplug the Buffalo and plug in the Trendnet without doing any uninstalls, new installs, etc., just a hardware swap, or is it more complicated than this?
If I do have to do a new install of software with the Trendnet, will the Buffalo have to be removed or can they coexist? If they can coexist, how do you manage that?
The Buffalo is working fine. I just want to play around. However, I don't want to jeopardize a functioning system.
For the price, I will buy the Trendset. If advice from you folks is that I could be getting into trouble trying to install it with my functioning system, I will simply put the Trendset in the closet for use in future if I should need it. I can't pass up the price!! And, finally, wonder why it is so cheap? Is 802.11N coming real soon??
Thanks.
Chet