• Getting a New Router, Any Reccomendations?
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So I want to get a new Router, I have about 100 euro. Any Recommendations? I Have a Linksys WRT54G router so the one I have now has wireless. I will use this as My only router and/or wireless device so. I'm looking for a good router for streaming, gaming and or download.
Sitecom WL-308. Dunno if it's over your budget though.
Why not just flash your WRT54G with DD-WRT custom firmware, gives it a complete facelift and a lot of new features.
Wireless G or Wireless N?
Apple Airport Extreme. Have it, works like a charm. A little over your price limit, but worth it. [url]http://store.apple.com/uk/product/MB763B/A/AirPort-Extreme?fnode=MTY1NDA0Mg&mco=Nzk3MDg0Mw[/url]
[QUOTE=Kath;17131798]Apple Airport Extreme. Have it, works like a charm. A little over your price limit, but worth it. [url]http://store.apple.com/uk/product/MB763B/A/AirPort-Extreme?fnode=MTY1NDA0Mg&mco=Nzk3MDg0Mw[/url][/QUOTE] Those things are so damned screwy to configure, no matter what if you change the most insignificant setting the damned thing needs to REBOOT. Then you have to wait for the configuration utility to get it's butt in gear and try to detect the router again. You can get a good Linksys or D-Link wireless N router for under $80, the Apple one doesn't offer anything that a cheaper brand wouldn't have.
[QUOTE=M2k3;17132108]Those things are so damned screwy to configure, no matter what if you change the most insignificant setting the damned thing needs to REBOOT. Then you have to wait for the configuration utility to get it's butt in gear and try to detect the router again. You can get a good Linksys or D-Link wireless N router for under $80, the Apple one doesn't offer anything that a cheaper brand wouldn't have.[/QUOTE] Yes, but it works great. On a wireless connection I got this. [img]http://www.speedtest.net/result/557092429.png[/img] This was from the 2003 model of the extreme (the one you plug into the wall and then a ethernet cord).
[QUOTE=Unreliable;17132279]Yes, but it works great. On a wireless connection I got this. [img]http://www.speedtest.net/result/557092429.png[/img] This was from the 2003 model of the extreme (the one you plug into the wall and then a ethernet cord).[/QUOTE] Unless you're running an ancient router that only supports base 10 you won't have any significant decrease in connection speed tests. That test is just based off whatever speeds your ISP is giving you.
[QUOTE=Neo1607;17122100]Why not just flash your WRT54G with DD-WRT custom firmware, gives it a complete facelift and a lot of new features.[/QUOTE] How do I flash it, I have a "dd-wrt.v24_micro_generic.bin" from the site but I can't open it with poweriso or winrar.
Here's some step by step instructions on how to flash your router. Make sure your router is on the compatible list, also make sure you are on a wired connection to the router. If you try to flash it over wireless you are asking for trouble. [url]http://www.testmy.net/forum/t-12222[/url]
Just keep the router you have, it's good.
The linksys router are really robust ive had one since 1999-2000 and its still runs fine.
[QUOTE=kcannon;17139775]The linksys router are really robust ive had one since 1999-2000 and its still runs fine.[/QUOTE] Their support is incredible, they sent us a brand new one for free and it was a newer model too.
Picked up a Netgear WNR-854T for my grandpa's new network set up for his house, I get insane speeds on wireless and I live across the street using it. but you'll need another $50, you can always find a cheaper linksys equivalent looking at Office depot, though.
Don't bother unless you want to go to wireless N, but for that you'll need N cards for all your laptops (which are about $70 each)
A word of advise. External antennae good, internal antennae bad. Major difference in range.
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