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    Best Wireless G Router

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by richard99, Aug 19, 2007.

  1. richard99

    richard99 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm looking for a wireless g router. Range isn't that much of a factor because I shoudn't be more than 50 feet from the router. My major concerns are good connection speed, stable connection (as in doesn't drop often), and security so my neighbors and/or others can't hack into my network. I'll only have one computer on my wireless network if that matters. Thanks.
     
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    Reezin14 Crimson Mantle Commander

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    Waveblade Notebook Deity

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    Can't go wrong with the linksys
     
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    l0x Notebook Consultant

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    The one I prefer is the
    BUFFALO WHR-HP-G54 IEEE 802.3/3u, IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless-G MIMO Broadband Router and Access Point
    http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16833162134

    (stronger than the stock Linksys(listed above) still flashable with third party firmware to up the power. I share internet access with my neighbor 200 feet away in 2 different houses. Though that doesn't say much considering LOS, and obstructions in my area)

    That linksys is still very very good. Buffalo tends to lean a small amount to the more advance home users out of the box. Its just doesn't have the name Linksys dose. I personally would go with what ever is cheaper or what ever your gut tells you to go with. But keep it between these too and you will make a good choice no mater what.

    Ohh there is a great D-link router out. though I am lost atm remembering its model number.
     
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    jpep13 Notebook Consultant

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    I have the Linksys wrt54gl from Frys. It is a very good router. I have had it for 3 weeks.
    I have 2 laptops hooked up to it. Just make sure if you need tech support not all techs now what the hell they are doing.
     
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    richard99 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Do I need to get the one with Speed Booster or will the regular be fine?
     
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    WRT54GL That's it regular version
     
    jpep13, Aug 20, 2007
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    downloads No, Dee Dee, no! Super Moderator

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    SpeedBooster can be enabled on WRT54GL via DD-WRT but you won't see increased speed unless your notebook uses Broadcom radio chip.

    As for the best G router ASUS WL-500G Premium and Linksys WRTSL54GS are better than WRT54GL- similar hardware but faster CPUs (also Broadcom) and twice the RAM and flash of GL.

    Still all three are able to run 3rd party firmwares and are solid routers.
     
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