What a good Wireless Router to get?

jbmagic · 02-26-2006, 04:28 PM

What a good Wireless Router to get? Brand and Model. there so many to choose from.

I have windows xp desktop and plan to get a notebook that will be wireless.

the windows xp will be wired.

I have dsl modem.

thanks

MizzouRah · 02-26-2006, 04:32 PM

I like linksys:

http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satel...VisitorWrapper

sabotai · 02-26-2006, 04:41 PM

Linksys

jbmagic · 02-26-2006, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MizzouRah

I like linksys:

http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satel...VisitorWrapper

thanks so 54g is the way to go.

i can go with 54g superbooster too? whatg you think of those?

do you recommend a nic card for the pc desktop should get with it? 802.11g right?

pc will be the wired one.

MizzouRah · 02-26-2006, 05:19 PM

Never used the 54g superbooster before.

Young Drachma · 02-26-2006, 05:33 PM

I like Belkin. Linksys have given me nothing but problems. Well, that's not entirely true. Last year I setup a linksys for my boss (at the time) in Oregon and it's worked perfectly and given he knew next to nothing about computers, it must be fine if it still works and they've had no problems.

But our entire apartment complex (on campus) almost all the houses have wireless routers because the internet ports in our apartments are only downstairs and I've had a lot less headaches with the Belkin routers than the Linksys ones.

DanGarion · 02-26-2006, 06:54 PM

I suggest a Linksys WRT54G, regardless if you get the superbooster or not. I also suggest you get teh 54G nic from Linksys.

Personally I don't think the superboost is really worth it. YMMV (your miles may vary).

hukarez · 02-26-2006, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbmagic

i can go with 54g superbooster too? whatg you think of those?

I'd opt for the turbo boost instead.

AZSpeechCoach · 02-26-2006, 09:45 PM

Will I be flamed if I say that I use Netgear?

B & B · 02-26-2006, 09:50 PM

yep, weak in phx

use linksys myself

sabotai · 02-26-2006, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AZSpeechCoach

Will I be flamed if I say that I use Netgear?

Yes.

sterlingice · 02-26-2006, 09:57 PM

I also use the Linksys 54G and it works fine with my Netgear USB on my laptop and pretty much everyone who comes over here to use Wi-Fi on their laptop. My wife's desktop's D-Link is a bit flaky sometimes, tho, so she has to reload.

It's 5-star compatible with Nintendo Wi-Fi, too

SI

cartman · 02-26-2006, 10:00 PM

I've found the key is to get Access Points and WiFi cards all from the same company. So if you get a Linksys AP, get Linksys cards. In theory, because of standards, you can mix and match, but I've run into nothing but problems if everything isn't from the same vendor. Usually you have to run at the slowest speeds to get multiple vendors stuff to work together.

For the record, all my setup consists of D-Link products.

jbmagic · 02-26-2006, 10:19 PM

Linksys WRT54G anybody have problem with verison 5?

I hearing the version 5.0 is not good? no 3rd party firmware supports it?

http://www.linksysinfo.org/modules.p...ewtopic&t=9209

I hope I can find v2.0-v4.0

DanGarion · 02-27-2006, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbmagic

Linksys WRT54G anybody have problem with verison 5?

I hearing the version 5.0 is not good? no 3rd party firmware supports it?

http://www.linksysinfo.org/modules.p...ewtopic&t=9209

I hope I can find v2.0-v4.0

Version 5 is not a linux box. There are now TWO versions of the WRT54 the Linux version that allows 3rd party firmware and the new version that is closed.

lytic · 02-27-2006, 10:09 AM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833127158
D-Link DGL-4300

By far the best and most under rated wireless router on the market. The interface is really easy to use and you can customize your traffic priority. Let's say you want to boost your VoIP traffic to get better quality? No prob. Let's say you are a downloader and a gamer and want to prioritize you gaming traffic so you don't lag? No prob.

However, if you can wait, they just confirmed in Jan that they have officially accepted the 802.11n protocol, which can give wireless speeds of up to 600Mb/s (if I remember right).

Pyser · 02-27-2006, 12:59 PM

is something wrong with netgear?

thats what ive been using...havent had any problems at all.

lytic · 02-28-2006, 01:05 AM

No, most mainstream routers aren't all that different. Netgear is a mainstream router, as is most of the other ones mentioned. Netgear is a cheaper (but decent quality) solution but they aren't known for high quality solutions. Cisco is obviously the highest quality when it comes to routers, but most home users don't need a cisco router.

MizzouRah · 07-27-2006, 07:50 AM

Sorry Linksys but I'm done with you.

It's Netgear from here on out. Simple, easy installation if you have DSL. I love it!

02-26-2006, 05:33 PM	#6
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02-26-2006, 06:54 PM	#7
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02-26-2006, 09:45 PM	#9
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02-26-2006, 09:57 PM	#12
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	I also use the Linksys 54G and it works fine with my Netgear USB on my laptop and pretty much everyone who comes over here to use Wi-Fi on their laptop. My wife's desktop's D-Link is a bit flaky sometimes, tho, so she has to reload. It's 5-star compatible with Nintendo Wi-Fi, too SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!" Last edited by sterlingice : 02-26-2006 at 10:00 PM.

02-26-2006, 10:00 PM	#13
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	I've found the key is to get Access Points and WiFi cards all from the same company. So if you get a Linksys AP, get Linksys cards. In theory, because of standards, you can mix and match, but I've run into nothing but problems if everything isn't from the same vendor. Usually you have to run at the slowest speeds to get multiple vendors stuff to work together. For the record, all my setup consists of D-Link products. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

02-26-2006, 04:32 PM	#2
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	I like linksys: http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satel...VisitorWrapper

02-26-2006, 04:41 PM	#3
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	Linksys

02-26-2006, 05:19 PM	#5
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Never used the 54g superbooster before.

02-26-2006, 09:50 PM	#10
B & B College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: A sports era long ago when everything didnt require a Nike logo	yep, weak in phx use linksys myself

02-26-2006, 10:19 PM	#14
jbmagic Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2004	Linksys WRT54G anybody have problem with verison 5? I hearing the version 5.0 is not good? no 3rd party firmware supports it? http://www.linksysinfo.org/modules.p...ewtopic&t=9209 I hope I can find v2.0-v4.0

02-27-2006, 10:09 AM	#16
lytic College Benchwarmer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: back in Nebraska (for a couple years)	http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833127158 D-Link DGL-4300 By far the best and most under rated wireless router on the market. The interface is really easy to use and you can customize your traffic priority. Let's say you want to boost your VoIP traffic to get better quality? No prob. Let's say you are a downloader and a gamer and want to prioritize you gaming traffic so you don't lag? No prob. However, if you can wait, they just confirmed in Jan that they have officially accepted the 802.11n protocol, which can give wireless speeds of up to 600Mb/s (if I remember right). __________________ Hattrick stuff: SouthPark Cows' General Manager (Est Season 16) U20 South Korea Trainer (Season 19-22) Hattrick Moderator (since Season 22) Evil Gargs' Hater (since Season 18) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-- My Pro Soccer Story

02-27-2006, 12:59 PM	#17
Pyser Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Los Angeles	is something wrong with netgear? thats what ive been using...havent had any problems at all.

02-28-2006, 01:05 AM	#18
lytic College Benchwarmer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: back in Nebraska (for a couple years)	No, most mainstream routers aren't all that different. Netgear is a mainstream router, as is most of the other ones mentioned. Netgear is a cheaper (but decent quality) solution but they aren't known for high quality solutions. Cisco is obviously the highest quality when it comes to routers, but most home users don't need a cisco router. __________________ Hattrick stuff: SouthPark Cows' General Manager (Est Season 16) U20 South Korea Trainer (Season 19-22) Hattrick Moderator (since Season 22) Evil Gargs' Hater (since Season 18) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-- My Pro Soccer Story

07-27-2006, 07:50 AM	#19
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Sorry Linksys but I'm done with you. It's Netgear from here on out. Simple, easy installation if you have DSL. I love it!

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