Networking & wireless: Can anyone recommend a RELIABLE wireless router?
Can anyone recommend a RELIABLE wireless router?
by InsertCleverUserNameHere - 10/16/06 9:49 AMMy Linksys WRT54G v5 is a dog -- stops working, needs to be rebooted almost daily. I've read the reviews (and this forum) and I know I'm not the only person with this problem. It's lousy equipment, I want to replace it, and I won't be buying Linksys again.
So -- can anyone recommend an affordable (<$100) home wireless router? My criteria are, in this order, 1) RELIABLE (day in, day out, never needs attention); 2) FAST; and 3) EASY to set up and maintain. I don't need any high-end features -- just an internet access point with WPA+ encryption.
Thanks for your help. I think we might all have been better off when we communicated by beating on hollow logs.
You can always hack your router to make it more stable
by jimizim - 10/16/06 11:04 AM In reply to: Can anyone recommend a RELIABLE wireless router? by InsertCleverUserNameHereCheck out this post on how to hack your linksys router and turn it into a more reliable firewall, client access point, or just plain old wireless router. http://www.jimzimmerman.com/blog/2006/10/13/Turning+A+Linksys+WRT54G+Router+Into+A+Wireless+Client+Access+Point.aspx
I now love my linksys.
Use a third party firmware
by Junsheng - 11/8/06 12:14 AM In reply to: You can always hack your router to make it more stable by jimizimI used to have the same problem with routers when doing torrents. Searched through the web for solution and found that its better to update the linksys firmware to a Linux DDWRT. Am now a very happy owner of the router.
Hummm....Nope
by bshaffer82 - 10/16/06 12:05 PM In reply to: Can anyone recommend a RELIABLE wireless router? by InsertCleverUserNameHereFirst...What is fast? You want a line speed router? Why? If your looking at $100 routers then you probably can't produce enough bandwidth to actually use a line speed router.
Second...It needs to be rebooted daily? I've used nothing but modified linksys routers for my company of 100+ people and its the only thing I don't have to worry about.
''Thanks for your help. I think we might all have been better off when we communicated by beating on hollow logs.'' (Right....)
''Easy to setup.'' What easier than plugging it in?
Do a little research. Walk though Best Buy. Don't trash a good product, maybe you should talk to your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
douchey mc. ******
by romi.strub - 12/12/06 4:13 PM In reply to: Hummm....Nope by bshaffer82You sir, are an idiot. You should note that this is a VERY common problem with v5 of the firmware for this router. Linksys does not deserve your business if they allow such ridiculously lousy firmware to become public without the proper testing. Check Wikipedia if you don't believe me.
Yep, Netgear
by jacoblundquist - 10/16/06 12:09 PM In reply to: Can anyone recommend a RELIABLE wireless router? by InsertCleverUserNameHereI have had my Netgear Super G Wireless Router Model: WGT624 (Bestbuy $59.99) for about a year now, only had to reset it once, which was very quick and painless, so I would totally recommend a Netgear wireless router. I have a mac ibook, but my friends come over with there peecees and they have never had trouble connecting. If you don't want an open network, very easy to close it up too. That is all I have to say, hope is helps.
Not so sure
by PromptCritical - 11/4/06 5:45 AM In reply to: Yep, Netgear by jacoblundquistI don't know about the WGT624 but I can tell you the WGU624 is not good.
The problem that sticks in my craw is that the logging/emailing function is not operational. This thing does not log at all. My old 614 did it flawlessly.
I spent three months trying to work with Netgear support only to find out about a class action lawsuit against them.
They offered me $10 off my next online purchase through them.
I also bought their MP101 to wirelessly stream music. It looks pretty there gathering dust. It has never worked although I think it is the server software.
I have negative feelings about a company that their gear fails out of the box.
Netgear wireless router WGR614v6
by PudgyOne - 10/16/06 1:36 PM In reply to: Can anyone recommend a RELIABLE wireless router? by InsertCleverUserNameHereworks fine for me. I haven't had to reset it after I set it up correctly.
Question
Are you turning off your radio when you disconnect?
Rick
(NT) My D-link is 3 years old, zero problems.
by Coryphaeus - 10/16/06 6:34 PM In reply to: Can anyone recommend a RELIABLE wireless router? by InsertCleverUserNameHereWhich Router
by kwkid - 10/16/06 7:19 PM In reply to: Can anyone recommend a RELIABLE wireless router? by InsertCleverUserNameHereTo be perfectly honest, as I support and install these for friends and family, I haven't seen much difference in the four most popular routers (NetGear, LinkSys, DLink, and Belkin). All of them seem, from my vantage point, to work as advertised. As such, when someone asks me which one, I tell them to buy which ever is on sale that week and I'll help them get it up and running. Following Bob's advice about upgrading the firmware has resolved almost every issue I have come across, except the occasional "doa" that can happen to any vendor.
In Linksys' (limited) Defense
by InsertCleverUserNameHere - 10/30/06 12:58 PM In reply to: Can anyone recommend a RELIABLE wireless router? by InsertCleverUserNameHereI posted the original message on 10/16. One of your responses reminded to check my firmware, and I did -- sure enough, Linksys had posted an update on 9/22. I updated and, to their slight credit, the worst of the problem has ended -- I have not had to re-boot the router since I updated.
HOWEVER, Linksys isn't free and clear -- this was the third or fourth firmware update I've installed since I've had the router, none of which solved the problem I described in my original post; AND the darn thing is still buggy -- sometimes I have to try several times in order to establish a connection. If I take the router out of the loop, the problem is gone. Linksys still has some 'splainin to do.
Thanks gang for the suggestions.
Linksys
by byker49 - 10/31/06 10:19 AM In reply to: Can anyone recommend a RELIABLE wireless router? by InsertCleverUserNameHereMy now 3+ year old Linksys 802.11b router still works like a charm. No problems. If you are having problems you may want to try a simple flush. Open the command prompt and enter: ipconfig /flushdns. This may clear some old stuff in the cache.
Linksys G
by jgvillan - 10/31/06 6:53 PM In reply to: Linksys by byker49I own a Linksys WRT54G wireless router for just about 3 years now. In all the crap that I put it through, even with self-inflicted errors what I would get when I 'tweak' it, it still runs like a charm. I will admit, there are times when I flash to new BIOS, the router would crap out. I simply re-flash it to it's origional state, and works like a charm agian. Added Hi-Gain antennas when I get crappy signals, and it works even better than I thought. If you are still experiencing internet issues, you may want to try the hi-gain antenna option. Assuming all else fails.
Good luck
DLink DI-634M
by scott_br - 11/4/06 6:35 PM In reply to: Can anyone recommend a RELIABLE wireless router? by InsertCleverUserNameHereActually, I just replaced a DLink DI524 with the DI634M. Both are very reliable, gave me virtually no trouble.
However, the 634M is much faster, with MIMO and a greater range. I've had it for at least three months, and I may have rebooted it once since getting it set up originally.
Both were easy to configure with a reasonably simple "G" home network.
ROUTER
by DELRAYBEACHBUM - 11/5/06 6:34 AM In reply to: Can anyone recommend a RELIABLE wireless router? by InsertCleverUserNameHereI USE BELKIN ROUTER I HAVE NO PROBLEMS WITH ONLY COSTS 40.00 FOR THE ROUTER AND THE CARD WE HAVE 2 PCS NO PROBLEM WITH EITHER ONE DELRAYBEACHBUM@ADELPHIA.NET
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