Our old Linksy finally crap out after 8 or so years of service. I initially replaced it with the Linksy 160N, but had nothing but problems with it. Next, I went with the Netgear 3500, but it doesn't keep a stable connection with my PS3. So, what do you think would work for me? Here's what we have in our house:
3 PC's
2 Laptops
1 PS3
1 Blu Ray Player
1 Dish Receiver
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I was going to say another Linksys
I've been sporting their products for years. -
I agree with Surfasb ... AGAIN...look at another linksys. Depending on your skill level mod a wrt54GL to a third party firmware to give you QOS and all those great network tools, then tie in a good N access point for your wireless and your still under $200
now if you just want the basics take a peek at the WRT610N or WRT320N -
What about Linksys WRT400?
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Looks like a good unit, I have not used one personally but reviews show well.
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blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso
Look here http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/component/option,com_wireless/Itemid,200
Then read the review on the one you like.
Personally I use a 8 port Netgear FVS338 VPN router with 2 AP attached. The SMB class routers are design to be hammered 24/7 so for home use it doesn't hardly worked. The only time the routers gets rebooted is when I do firmware updates. I also expanded my network use a 24 port GigE Dlink Switch.... -
Holy smokes, I have no idea what you're talking about. I just want a basic network that has a stable connection to my PS3. -
The WRT400 doesn't have gigabit wired Ethernet. Otherwise if you are using it strictly for wireless, then it's great.
Getting a router with Gigabit ethernet is gonna cost more. -
The center room in my house is the guest bedroom, so there's no computer in there. All the stuff connected to the wireless router is in different rooms. So, yeah, I only need wireless.
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the 400 should be just fine then
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I got friends who don't find out til a month later that their wireless network doesn't reach a certain bedroom/basement/etc. By then, it's past the return period.
No soup for you!
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The furthest connection is the PS3, Blu Ray player, and DISH receiver in the living room. The Blu Ray and receiver has a stable connection, but not the PS3. I guess are those packets running back and forth made the connection unstable.
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netgear wndr 3700
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linksys wrt610n no complaints
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Easy set up and was up and running in 20 minutes. Fired up the PS3 to play some Modern Warefare 2 and the network was stable for about an hour. Dropped and I had to reboot. Stable again for an hour and again had to reboot. Next, the connection only lasted about 30 minutes. After that, I packed everything back up and returned it to Fry's.
Based on the sales guy recommendation, I got the D-Link 655. Up and running in about 30 minutes. Fired up the PS3 hoping there'll be no problems. I played Modern Warefare 2 for over 5 hours with no drops. -
Best wireless router for under $150-$200 USD?
Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by johnw91498, Nov 18, 2009.