scajjr
join:2005-03-01
Kingston, NH
 ·Comcast
 ·Verizon Online DSL
| reply to treydur
Re: wzr-hp-g300nh feedback
Got my WZR-HP-G300NH router today and thought I'd give a few first impressions. Let me state I'm no networking guru, have no testing results to post just what I see using it today.
Have 2 desktop PCs with GB LAN NICs built-in running Win 7 RC and 1 Inspiron 8500 laptop with an Encore ENPWI-N cardbus laptop card (Ralink based) running XP Home SP3.
The Encore card works fine in the laptop. Was getting 130mbps until I changed the router to 40mhz then it went to 270 and has stayed there. Signal strength where my fiance usually sits with it (about 20ft away) is a constant Excellent. haven't tried it upstairs yet, will later (if I can get her off of it, she's loving the speed increase). Used the driver off the card's CD to get connected, ran Update Driver and got a newer version.
I did a few file transfers between the 2 desktops (using the Win 7 Homegroup) and they are faster. Have a new cable modem coming (Motorola SB6120) to take advantage of DOCSIS 3 being available here and the GB WAN in the Buffalo.
Don't have a USB NAS so I can't comment on how that works in this router.
The web interface is a bit different than the Linksys but after a few minutes of going thru it I was able to navigate and change what I wanted easily.
Got it from Newegg for $100, I think it's a bargain for the features and power it offers.
Sam |
