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    Need reliable wireless router for mac and windows machines

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by passive101, Sep 23, 2007.

  1. passive101

    passive101 Notebook Deity

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    It must have at least G and it must work with torrents. I'm looking to spend 50 or less. I have a macbook and my room mate has an acer.

    We're getting cable next week at our new place and need one. What are good ones? I heard some linksys ones have issues with torrents. Is this true? Do belkin or netgear have any issues with certain models with mac's?
     
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    Zedr0n Notebook Consultant

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    I personally had problems with wireless routers by trendnet and d-link, because they just can't handle many connections. The one which I use now is Asus Wl500g Premium with alternative firmware - everything works like a charm but it ain't cheap though
     
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    We are moving into a new place and money is tight. I really don't want to get a wired one, but I do need a good quality one.
     
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    I have a D-Link DSL-G604T that I've had for 3 years or so, I assume they're relatively cheap now. I've never had any problems with it. It's currently connected to 2 desktops and 2 laptops and runs 24/7.
     
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    Fade To Black The Bad Ass

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    Linksys WRT350N with DD-WRT firmware or the ASUS WL500G Premium which Zedr0n mentioned before (it has great cable performance, but I don't think that it's the same with wireless). You should take a look at Linksys WRT300N, 330N and 350N. They all can work with 3rd party firmwares which improve the performance a lot. Also, maybe a Belkin?
     
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    How good are these 3 party firmwares for security? I'm not not a wizz at these things, but I can set them up. As long as they have modern security etc and have at least G speeds I'm good with that. are they as reliable as the linksys model walmart sells for 50 dollars?
     
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    IMHO, avoid Linksys unless you like to replace your router once per year.
     
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    Linksys G is not that bad, but make sure you chose the GL model, not the G. Also, 3rd party firmwares are secure enough for you. Security is relative these days...
     
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    LINKSYS WRT54GL

    LINKSYS WRT54GS

    I can't find the difference between these. Not even linksys site is that clear to me.

    One laptop is windows vista and mine is OS X. I think both operating systems can take advantage of the most modern encryption etc. Which one of these routers is better? They are 70 and 63 dollars. Not that big of a difference.
     
    passive101, Sep 24, 2007
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