tempnexus
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join:1999-08-11
Boston, MA
| What are currently the "GOD" routers? ala wrt54G.
I have my Linksys WRT-54G V3 and it's been treating me very well however it's going on the way out. I loved this router due to outside firmware and open community. Currently running DD-wrt54g firmware. I also liked the ability to boost the power beyond the FCC rated etc.
Which routers out there have that capability now, and which allow for N and that capability? |
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Anav
Sarcastic Llama? Naw, Just Acerbic
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join:2001-07-16
Dartmouth, NS | Sounds like you got an N in your bonnet. Stick with what works and add a second AP if need be. |
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tempnexus
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join:1999-08-11
Boston, MA | oh I added a 2nd AP and made it into a repeater via dd-wrt54g firmware but that cuts the throughput by 50%. |
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Jerm
join:2000-04-10
Richland, WA
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| The Linksys N router has a beta dd-wrt that functions on it I believe - that would be the "next" best thing.
In reality the WRT54G still is king because regular G is non-MIMO and only needs one antenna for RX/TX. N routers are less likely to be hacked and customized because of the multiple antenna issue. |
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stevech0
join:2006-09-17
San Diego, CA
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April 25th, @11:32PM
| said by Jerm  :The Linksys N router has a beta dd-wrt that functions on it I believe - that would be the "next" best thing. In reality the WRT54G still is king because regular G is non-MIMO and only needs one antenna for RX/TX. N routers are less likely to be hacked and customized because of the multiple antenna issue. The above re N being more secure is incorrect, in my opinion.
(I hope the SUBJECT of this thread has a typo, left out an "O"?) |
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SA Spurs1
join:2008-04-16
Georgetown, TX | reply to tempnexus
Some users have used the WRT350N v1 and the WRT300N v1 with dd-wrt. |
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Jerm
join:2000-04-10
Richland, WA | reply to stevech0
steveh0 you totally missed that one, hacked as in customized, not rooted :P |
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prestonlewis
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join:2003-04-13
Sacramento, CA
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| reply to tempnexus
I've experimented with several brands of pre-n routers and have been generally disappointed. Until N becomes a finalized standard, I don't see it being widely accepted and 3rd party firmware being written for it in any large degree.
I finally just purchased the cheapest pre-n there is: the Airlink101 680W pre-n, draft 2 router which promises over 300mbps on the box but in reality is under 200mbps. In "N" mode, it will still accept G & B wireless clients (you have no choice) so any wireless client will work with it. It's strength/distance is about normal for pre-n hardware: HIGH. It uses 2 channels that you can select yourself in N mode with Airlink pre-n client devices. Paid $29 for it on sale at Frys Electronics (www.frys.com). Regular price is around $50 but Frys puts all their Airlink products on sale regularly. It has been a reliable router, never needs to be reset, etc. unlike a Linksys pre-n router I tested which needed rebooting at least daily.
So pre-n with alternative firmware? Don't count on it and the hardware will be expensive. Maybe when N is finalized but not yet. If you want N today, stay on the cheap side like Trendnet and Airlink which seem to do as well as the more expensive Linksys/Netgear type products. |
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kdshapiro
join:2000-03-29
Englishtown, NJ
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May 4th, @06:51PM
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It has been a reliable router, never needs to be reset, etc. unlike a Linksys pre-n router I tested which needed rebooting at least daily.
The WRT150/WRT160 is plug and play. Not high end, but great speeds and extremely stable firmware. I have my WRT150N for 8 months and literally needed a reboot once.
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