So I'm getting a new laptop next week which will have a wireless G card. I've been researching routers to buy for home use. From what I see many people on this forum seem to suggest the Linksys WRT54GL. I have also been reading some reviews and hear the Netgear WPN824 is a really good wireless G router, but it seems not as many people use it. Anyone have any advice on why I should buy one over the other?
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I have not owned the particular models but I have owned both Netgear and Linksys products. Linksys is generally more expensive than Netgear products but in my experience the Linksys products have been more reliable.
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definitely linksys. the wrt54g is an inexpensive and reliable router.
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Linksys's parent company is Cisco. Cisco manufactures the de-facto standard routers for the industry. Linksys is reputable; even though I had to have the WRT54GS replaced with a D-Link router, I am sure it works fine because I eventually found out that the modem, not the router, was the culprit. So yeah...I vote for the Linksys.
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The main advantage of the WRT54GL is all the 3rd party software for it. I'm running Tomato on mine and love it. I can't imagine ever going back to the mediocre default software load.
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You want a router that will last longer? Get yourself a netgear!
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linksys will last longer. we aren't comparing batteries.
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Netgear doesn't need batteries, it's solar powered
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Thanks everyone, the order is done, I've decided on the Linksys WRT54GL, seems like i can't go wrong.
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You have, netgear is the best, trust me!
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Going with Linksys on this one...
Ive had my WRT54G for like 3 years now, its been solid reliable since -
I heard the WRT54G had high latency issues!
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heard? there's all kinds of conditions that can make your router latent. and you never took me up on my bet who would last longer in the sun?
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You would last longer, I can see it on your eyes
Can't decide between Linksys WRT54GL or Netgear WPN824
Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by hurricanedave, May 29, 2008.