Recommendation for Router

[applesseed]

These are from Fry's Electronic. I'm basically gonna buy a router before I move from California to New York in 2 weeks.


Netgear MR814 Wireless-B Access Point/Router ($30)
http://shop1.outpost.com/product/3493203?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

Airlink AR315W 54Mbps Wireless-G Cable/DSL Broadband Router ($20) http://shop1.outpost.com/product/4056592?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

This one amazes me:
Netgear WGR101 54 Mbps Cable/DSL Wireless Travel Router ($80 - as of now has a rebate offer) http://shop1.outpost.com/product/4094872?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

 

[Cooky]

I've used the Netgear MR814 before and had some problem w/ it; unless they've fixed the problem stay away from it. Never used the other two you listed so can't comment on them.

I personally recommend DLink's DI-624 I installed two of these for a small law office and they've been rock solid.
*Make sure you don't pick up DI-524 by mistake; it drops packets every now and then.*

DLink makes good and cost effective products; LinkSys's stuff is pretty good but often over priced; Netgear is kinda half-assed in between in my opinion...

This might help too...

 

[Joemonkey]

Linksys WRT54G has a huge following, and a lot of custom firmware written for it. I know it's not on your list, but I would still think about this one

 

[furballi]

Question about D-524...is this packet issue correctable with the latest software update? I'm considering this product with the SBC ADSL modem. It's on sale for $20.

TIA

 

[Cooky]

furballi:
I got the DI-524 for a friend of mine in August last year. Updated to a firmware released around the same time and it was even worse - we'd lose connection every 10 min. So I reverted back to the original firmware.
Someone else I know also picked one up just recently; she has the same problem and has to reboot the router every now and then.

Check DLink's website; if they have a firmware released after August 2004, you can give it a try since it's so cheap. Make sure to keep the receipt though.

 

[furballi]

There was a similar post about this router and SBC DSL. The user contacted SBC and the tech was able to resolve the disconnect issue. I will certainly hang on to the receipt. Thanks!

 

[Imyourzero]

I've been very very happy with my Netgear wireless G router. I picked it over the D-Link after reading about problems with the D-Link routers rebooting and dropping signal. Otherwise, I've heard pretty good things about their products.

I want to try the new Netgear RangeMax router, but man is it expensive compared to a regular 802.11b/g router! Ditto for the RangeMax wireless PCI cards and USB adapters, but they are supposed to establish a much stronger signal than the regular equipment.

 

[JackMDS]

Given today?s marked buying an 802.11b is like buying a ?Pinto? .

For the same money or few $$ more you can do much better.

While NewEgg is good place for specialty, Hardware and occasional Sales their prices (including Ship) are not as good for common hardware.

Link to: Wireless What Should I Get?

:sun:

 

[applesseed]

Just looking at Fry's advertisement...

Linksys 54Mbps Wireless-G Broadband Router

$49.99 - $10.00 = $39.99
In Store Price - Mail In Rebate = Price After Rebate


Is this a good buy?


My home is using the Linksys Wireless-B. I've had just one problem but nothing else. I guess I may be more comfortable with Linksys but still open to any other options.

EDIT: I guess my other option is to upgrade my home network from a "b" to a "g". I think this might be a better investment.

 

[slunk]

yeah, go for a linksys wrt-54g. i have an active wrt-54g and an active di-624, and i wish i had two wrt-54gs instead.

 

[woodchuck69]

Linksys WRT54G all the way
once you have it for a while and come to understand what it's capable of, you will be glad you went with it

 

[SleepWalkerX]

Originally posted by: woodchuck69
Linksys WRT54G all the way
once you have it for a while and come to understand what it's capable of, you will be glad you went with it

:thumbsup: i first heard about all the features you get from custom firmware so then i decided to get it. i'm glad i did. i get even more features from the 3rd party firmware developers who keep updating their firmware. if i were to recommend a wireless g router or get another wireless g router, it'd definantly be a wrt54g.

 

[applesseed]

Does Linksys Speedbooster really helps?

Currently my modem/router is upstairs and one of my computer (Win XP w/SP2) is connected wireless via the Linksys WUSB11. What happens is, it looses connections periodically. Actually I should say... "No wireless connection found" upon starting up the computer almost most of the time. I'm just wondeirng if I should replace it with a speedbooster adapter? Thanks!

Edit: After reading recommendations, I am leaning toward the Linksys WRT54G - I may pick it up as early as today. Now that I'll have a Wireless-G router, I would need a wireless adapter for the downstairs computer.

Your thoughts on Airlink+ 54Mbps Wireless-G PCI Adapter @ $14.99 (no rebate required)?

 

[Scarpozzi]

Linksys WRT54G. Speedbooster doesn't help all that much from what I've been told....

 

[DarkFudge2000]

How do u all feel about the Belkin Pre-N MIMO router?

C-NET gave it the highest reviews out of em all

 

[pdo]

I paid $10 for the Airlink wireless card. It uses T.I. chipsets and works great.

 

[Rottie]

Originally posted by: .paldo
I paid $10 for the Airlink wireless card. It uses T.I. chipsets and works great.

Lucky you I bought Airlink+ wireless B card for 16 buck and it works well with my Linksys router. Dlink card doesn't work well with linksys router. But if you want WPA support then Airlink+ is not for you.

 

[pdo]

Wireless B card won't support WPA but Wireless G will. I have 2 machines using Airlink card and it works fine using WPA.