What are currently the "GOD" routers? ala wrt54G. in Wireless Networking http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r20385196 en Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:18:11 EDT Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:18:11 EDT Re: What are currently the "GOD" routers? ala wrt54G. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20431263 kdshapiro : 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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Ken]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20431263 Sun, 04 May 2008 18:50:40 EDT Re: What are currently the "GOD" routers? ala wrt54G. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20427427 prestonlewis : 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.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20427427 Sat, 03 May 2008 19:17:18 EDT Re: What are currently the "GOD" routers? ala wrt54G. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20390036 Jerm : steveh0 you totally missed that one, hacked as in customized, not rooted :P]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20390036 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 05:31:05 EDT Re: What are currently the "GOD" routers? ala wrt54G. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20389962 SA Spurs1 : Some users have used the WRT350N v1 and the WRT300N v1 with dd-wrt.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20389962 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:21:26 EDT Re: What are currently the "GOD" routers? ala wrt54G. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20389224 stevech0 :
said by Jerm See Profile :

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"?)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20389224 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:31:37 EDT Re: What are currently the "GOD" routers? ala wrt54G. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20387128 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.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20387128 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:33:25 EDT Re: What are currently the "GOD" routers? ala wrt54G. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20385724 tempnexus : oh I added a 2nd AP and made it into a repeater via dd-wrt54g firmware but that cuts the throughput by 50%.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20385724 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:55:57 EDT Re: What are currently the "GOD" routers? ala wrt54G. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20385318 Anav : Sounds like you got an N in your bonnet. Stick with what works and add a second AP if need be.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20385318 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:47:44 EDT What are currently the "GOD" routers? ala wrt54G. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20385196 tempnexus : 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?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20385196 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:29:06 EDT