Which router? in PC gaming Tech http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r23297097 en Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:34:57 EDT Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:34:57 EDT Re: Which router? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23393043 LockInABox : Hey all, similar question here....sort of.

My D-Link 615 Wirless N router isn't broke, in fact its been pretty darn reliable at least after the initial setup (most people get into trouble because they don't set these things up properly). No resets WHATSOEVER since purchase 8 months ago. My old D-Link 604 wired router is sitting in a box but that was the most reliable piece of gear i've owned.

Having said that, the wife was complaining about laptop web speed so i check it this morning and was only running at around 1.1 MB (i have a 10 MB service). Is this to be expected with this cheap router? Seems pretty slow to me. Could there be an issue with the laptop wirless N card? I also run two wired computers for gaming, a wii, and will have another desktop hooked upstairs by wireless. Would it be a noticeable upgrade to get a wireless N dual band gigabit router? (example the D-Link 825). Any recommendations on what to do? I feel the 615 may be a bottleneck at the moment.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23393043 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:00:43 EDT Re: Which router? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23381729 joepa : What about all the new range-max and 802.11n routers that are out there? What are the opinions on those? If I were buying a router today, can't see why I would go with a 802.11g only router. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23381729 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:42:57 EDT Re: Which router? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23364397 z28kindaguy :
said by Cabal See Profile :

said by z28kindaguy See Profile :

said by Phil See Profile :

Just to clarify, the WRT54GL is the good one and is the same as a WRT54G v4. Versions 5-8 of the WRT54G are not that great and I would avoid them.
Interesting. You say my post about avoiding Linksys routers is "complete nonsense". Now you post this. I find this hilarious! Thanks for agreeing with me.
Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.

WRT54G - Hardware versions affect firmware compatibility
Nice quote. I'd rather help the OP than remain silent. I don't see anywhere where you would have to do this with a D-Link or Netgear router which I recommended in a previous post!

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said by z28kindaguy See Profile :

said by Phil See Profile :

Just to clarify, the WRT54GL is the good one and is the same as a WRT54G v4. Versions 5-8 of the WRT54G are not that great and I would avoid them.
Interesting. You say my post about avoiding Linksys routers is "complete nonsense". Now you post this. I find this hilarious! Thanks for agreeing with me.
Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.

WRT54G - Hardware versions affect firmware compatibility
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said by The WeaseL See Profile :

said by z28kindaguy See Profile :

said by Phil See Profile :

Just to clarify, the WRT54GL is the good one and is the same as a WRT54G v4. Versions 5-8 of the WRT54G are not that great and I would avoid them.
Interesting. You say my post about avoiding Linksys routers is "complete nonsense". Now you post this. I find this hilarious! Thanks for agreeing with me.
D-Link, Netgear, Linksys, all have good and bad models. Calm down.
I'm sure this is true as it is with any company that produces several different models of any given product. How it is that Linksys get so many bad reviews that match the experience my friends and I have had to the letter?

Trust me, I'm calm. Trust trying to prevent the OP from making a mistake, and now I've offended the Linksys fanboys. Oh dear.
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Fill the box!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23360882 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:03:02 EDT Re: Which router? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23360191 The WeaseL :
said by z28kindaguy See Profile :

said by Phil See Profile :

Just to clarify, the WRT54GL is the good one and is the same as a WRT54G v4. Versions 5-8 of the WRT54G are not that great and I would avoid them.
Interesting. You say my post about avoiding Linksys routers is "complete nonsense". Now you post this. I find this hilarious! Thanks for agreeing with me.
D-Link, Netgear, Linksys, all have good and bad models. Calm down.
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said by Phil See Profile :

Just to clarify, the WRT54GL is the good one and is the same as a WRT54G v4. Versions 5-8 of the WRT54G are not that great and I would avoid them.
Interesting. You say my post about avoiding Linksys routers is "complete nonsense". Now you post this. I find this hilarious! Thanks for agreeing with me.
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Fill the box!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23357293 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:56:05 EDT Re: Which router? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23346319 Mike00 : I've been using my Linksys WRT54G v2 for years and never had a problem with it. I have been using the latest official firmware but have considered flashing it with Tomato just to see what all the fuss is about.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23346319 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:09:38 EDT Re: Which router? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23338109 Phil : Just to clarify, the WRT54GL is the good one and is the same as a WRT54G v4. Versions 5-8 of the WRT54G are not that great and I would avoid them.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23338109 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:53:53 EDT Re: Which router? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23337463 Reck Havoc : As a few have said, the Linksys WRT54G is an excellent choice, especially with the Tomato firmware.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23337463 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:34:29 EDT Re: Which router? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23331391 Phil :
said by z28kindaguy See Profile :

I would stay far away from Linksys, unless you like resetting your router every other day. I recommend D-Link. I've gone months without having to reset mine.
Complete nonsense. I use Linksys routers here at the office, at home and have setup a few dozen for various clients and all have been very reliable.

If gangral See Profile did go with a Linksys router and doesn't require 802.11n pick up a WRT54GL.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23331391 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:28:48 EDT Re: Which router? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23330651 Punchline : Agreed, anything is fine for basic home use. I would highly recommend Tomato though, and if you buy a linksys get one that's compatible.

-P]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23330651 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:32:33 EDT Re: Which router? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23312289 Somnambul33t : i dont like the newer sleek black linksys routers. i loooooove the wrt54g. i recommend it whenever possible.

d-link and netgear are good, ive no problems with them. i dont likie belken, tho]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23312289 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:10:38 EDT Re: Which router? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23307236 z28kindaguy :
said by pwrtoppl See Profile :

said by z28kindaguy See Profile :

I would stay far away from Linksys, unless you like resetting your router every other day. I recommend D-Link. I've gone months without having to reset mine.
linksys is fine, i havent rebooted mine in a year
you just might not know how to use one thats all
Maybe not. Perhaps you can show me, genius?

Anyways, I use my D-Link the same way I used my Linksys routers. Two friends at work threw theirs away and bought a netgear and a D-Link both happy to get rid of their junk Linksys routers. I suppose people can get lucky!
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said by z28kindaguy See Profile :

I would stay far away from Linksys, unless you like resetting your router every other day. I recommend D-Link. I've gone months without having to reset mine.
WRT54G v2 running here, no complaints on Linksys. Best 40 bucks I've spent.

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said by z28kindaguy See Profile :

I would stay far away from Linksys, unless you like resetting your router every other day. I recommend D-Link. I've gone months without having to reset mine.
linksys is fine, i havent rebooted mine in a year
you just might not know how to use one thats all
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Fill the box!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23299539 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:11:16 EDT Re: Which router? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23297214 Harddrive : why not go to Radio Shack and pick up a replacement power supply and see if that will work?
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my netgear router just died suddenly....maybe the power supply is bad?

Anyways, what router would you pick if you could pick any of them out there?

I was thinking about one that can handle opening multiple ports for more than one IP at a time (blizzard downloader ports).

Thanks in advance!
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