Topic 'Re: Wireless router buying suggestion needed' in forum 'Wireless Networking' - dslreports.com http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Wireless-router-buying-suggestion-needed-22625742 en Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:16:44 EDT Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:16:44 EDT Re: Wireless router buying suggestion needed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Wireless-router-buying-suggestion-needed-22639590
I recommend Belkin N+ 150/300mbps wireless N, 10/100/1000mbps Gig wired ports. Very fast LAN to WAN and WAN to LAN, 266MHz, 32MB of RAM and 8MB for Flash. It's also has NAS-Ready Storage using USB Flash SD/SDHC or USB External HDD.

As for DD-WRT, it only enable features that your router has hidden by default that are disabled by the maker firmware. It doesn't enhance the hardware. This is where most users get confused to what it really does. But DD-WRT will work the router harder and in time will start to fail soon or later. I have it on 3 Buffalo routers/client bridge. From 2005 - 2006. They still work but I am still not impress with the full router features where it tends to hiccup and high speed WMM doesn't seem to work so smoothly. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Wireless-router-buying-suggestion-needed-22639590 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:53:02 EDT Re: Wireless router buying suggestion needed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Wireless-router-buying-suggestion-needed-22638304 said by stevech0:

See DD-WRT user forum for how to reinstall original factory firmware.
Did all of that but no go in the end. Bottom line is the Buffalo device went to the landfill a couple of years ago as a result... :)
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See DD-WRT user forum for how to reinstall original factory firmware.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Wireless-router-buying-suggestion-needed-22637332 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:32:08 EDT Re: Wireless router buying suggestion needed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Wireless-router-buying-suggestion-needed-22635550 said by kg4mtq:

said by stevech0 :
Don't worry.
Just get a name brand 11g wireless router.
Linksys, Belkin, Buffalo.
US$40 or so.


I am agree with everything but Buffalo.
I had a Buffalo WBR-G54 that worked real well for me and that I liked very much before I bricked it screwing around with DD-WRT... ;)
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Don't worry.
Just get a name brand 11g wireless router.
Linksys, Belkin, Buffalo.
US$40 or so.

I am agree with everything but Buffalo.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Wireless-router-buying-suggestion-needed-22634535 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:09:19 EDT Re: Wireless router buying suggestion needed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Wireless-router-buying-suggestion-needed-22632476
No mattress... :)
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thanks Stevech0 and SoonerAll]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Wireless-router-buying-suggestion-needed-22631325 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:06:42 EDT Re: Wireless router buying suggestion needed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Wireless-router-buying-suggestion-needed-22631246 said by omaradib:

Thanks.

If I buy 11n, is there any chance that I lose any benefit taht 11g would have provided? (silly Q?)
1) Unless most/all of your client PCs are upgraded to 11n, no benefit.

2) With all-11n, likely no significant benefit.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Wireless-router-buying-suggestion-needed-22631246 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:52:03 EDT Re: Wireless router buying suggestion needed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Wireless-router-buying-suggestion-needed-22626832 said by nwrickert:

I just purchased a ZYXel NBG334W router, but I don't have enough experience yet to recommend it.
I bought one of those just before Christmas. Great little router IMHO. It has dual wireless network functionality so you can isolate guests from the regular wired/wireless network if desired. See the screen shot for my current usage.
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Wireless-router-buying-suggestion-needed-22626832 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:56:58 EDT Re: Wireless router buying suggestion needed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Wireless-router-buying-suggestion-needed-22626156 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Wireless-router-buying-suggestion-needed-22626156 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:59:11 EDT Re: Wireless router buying suggestion needed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Wireless-router-buying-suggestion-needed-22626150
If I buy 11n, is there any chance that I lose any benefit taht 11g would have provided? (silly Q?)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Wireless-router-buying-suggestion-needed-22626150 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:58:33 EDT Re: Wireless router buying suggestion needed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Wireless-router-buying-suggestion-needed-22626065 No, but I suggest you run a wire downstairs and put the router on the same floor as the users.

Most router's antennas only really work in a horizontal plane. I can connect throughout the house with no problem. It does drop off if I try to take the laptop outdoors, probably because of the aluminum siding.

I just purchased a ZYXel NBG334W router, but I don't have enough experience yet to recommend it.
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Thanks guys.

Horizontal thing is really scary and a lot disappointing.
It won't matter that much. Don't worry.
Just get a name brand 11g wireless router.
Linksys, Belkin, Buffalo.
US$40 or so.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Wireless-router-buying-suggestion-needed-22626058 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:38:34 EDT Re: Wireless router buying suggestion needed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Wireless-router-buying-suggestion-needed-22626050
Horizontal thing is really scary and a lot disappointing.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Wireless-router-buying-suggestion-needed-22626050 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:35:28 EDT Re: Wireless router buying suggestion needed http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Wireless-router-buying-suggestion-needed-22625964 www.google.com/products/catalog?···esnum=4#

If you go to this thread I started, you will see that I bought it and am VERY happy with it: »Are there any HIGHLY rated wireless N routers for under $50?
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Most router's antennas only really work in a horizontal plane.

»en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omnidirect···_antenna
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I am planning to buy a wireless router. I need the expert opinions of you guys.

My internet is Shaw Canada around 10Mbps. Modem has Ethernet connection. Located at upstairs. I stay mostly at downstairs, about 25-30 feet away I guess.

I need connections to two of my laptops. One is HP pavilion dv6000 using Windows Vista. Another one is Macbook Pro.

Can you guys suggest which router I should buy?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Wireless-router-buying-suggestion-needed-22625742 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:24:40 EDT