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    Buying a new router, what to get?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Legacy40k, Aug 26, 2008.

  1. Legacy40k

    Legacy40k Notebook Consultant

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    The internet in my house has been virtually dead for the last week. Online gaming is virtually pointless as my ping is always in the red, some webpages are frequently timing out (including this one)

    We have DSL and have used a Linksys WRT54G for the last 2 years. We called our ISP the other day and they said that the problem was the router, not the connection. So we plugged the line directly from the model into the PC and it seemed to fix the problem. Unfortunately that doesn't work when we have a number of things running off the wireless network.

    I just updated the firmware for the router and it didn't make any difference, the connection is still crawling. So I have to assume its a problem with the router, but ****ed if I know what, and the warranty is only for 1 year on it.

    I'm really not sure what to get in terms of a new router though... things are much different now. Here's what it has to accomadate.

    1 Laptop (Wireless N)
    1 Nintendo Wii (Wireless G as far as I know)
    1 Lexmark Wireless Printer X6575 (not sure what it can connect to)
    1 PC without a wireless card that needs to plug into the router with a cable.

    It's just for a house so I don't need range boosting or anything like that, but I'd love some recommendations on a replacement.
     
    Legacy40k, Aug 26, 2008
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  2. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    Bog, Aug 26, 2008
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    sonoritygenius Goddess of Laptops

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    I am using the D Link Xtreme-N router, I have used MANY in the past and finally found a great all-in-one like this one that supports w/e i throw at it!

    Its $ well spent: Linky
     
    sonoritygenius, Aug 26, 2008
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  4. AlyH

    AlyH Notebook Evangelist

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    I have bought Linksys about 3 times, and returned them 3 times. I have bought a D-Link once and will never go back. D-Link has never failed me and if you're looking for a good brand to go with, i'd suggest a D-Link router.
     
    AlyH, Aug 26, 2008
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  5. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    Netgear is a robust and performant router.
     
    Wirelessman, Aug 26, 2008
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  6. nomoredell

    nomoredell Notebook Deity

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    im also looking for a wireless n router, ive been using famed belkin pren for 2+ years. after reading all the horrible reviews about belkin n1 from cnet,
    im rly hesitate to up to N1.
    i hope i can find answers here.
    of all the brands i used b4, netgear is trash, drops signals/reset to often,
    linksys stable but slow, belkin is a super performer.
     
    nomoredell, Aug 26, 2008
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  7. blue68f100

    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    And all change with every firmware revision. So one tested with 1 version does not apply to another release. This actually applies to all hardware (all mfg), except some are more noticeable than others.
     
    blue68f100, Aug 26, 2008
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  8. Polarix

    Polarix Notebook Evangelist

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    Polarix, Aug 26, 2008
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  9. nomoredell

    nomoredell Notebook Deity

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    D-Link DIR-655 is a $100 router.
    ouch, i just bought a hp comp for $1300.
    lots of bills by the end of this month.
     
    nomoredell, Aug 27, 2008
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  10. nomoredell

    nomoredell Notebook Deity

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    DELL.COM $84.99+TAX+SHIPPING
    The D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme N™ Gigabit Router is a draft 802.11n compliant device that delivers up to 14x speeds and 6x range than 802.11g while staying backward compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b devices. Connect ... Full Description
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    nomoredell, Sep 1, 2008
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  11. T-Q

    T-Q Notebook Consultant

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    Your ISP is complaining about your router? Last time I complained to my ISP (Rogers), they brought in a router for me. Obviously, it was no $200 router but hey, at least I didn't have to go out and spend money. :)
     
    T-Q, Sep 2, 2008
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  12. nomoredell

    nomoredell Notebook Deity

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    its rcn cable internet 10 mb/s for $48 regular price, not promotional, from nyc.
    only provides modem, have to buy router urself.
     
    nomoredell, Sep 3, 2008
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  13. afireinside

    afireinside Notebook Consultant

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    +1 on the 655, awesome router
     
    afireinside, Sep 3, 2008
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