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    which wireless router?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by CurryToa, Apr 24, 2007.

  1. CurryToa

    CurryToa Notebook Enthusiast

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    hi, i need some help on picking which wireless router is worth the price and sufficient enough for me. i want to know what your opinion is...


    D-Link DIR-625 RangeBooster N Router - Wireless router + 4-port switch - EN, Fast EN, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n (draft) - $100CAD

    vs.

    D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme N Gigabit Router - Wireless router + 4-port switch - EN, Fast EN, Gigabit EN, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n (draft) - $170CAD

    -home
    -download and upload a lot
    -dsl
    -able to reach basement with sufficient speed to download/upload
    - 4 computers connected to it at once (laptop - Aspire 5670 -802.11 a/b/g wireless with singalup high efficiency antenna) (desktops are all wired)

    PS. >>>other routers suggestions are welcomed<<<

    thanks! =]
     
    CurryToa, Apr 24, 2007
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  2. Ice-Tea

    Ice-Tea MXM Guru NBR Reviewer

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    Personnaly, I would currenty not touch a draft n router with a pole...
     
    Ice-Tea, Apr 24, 2007
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  3. blue68f100

    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    The new router which are suppose to support Draft v1.1 are now starting to be shipped. These should meet the spec but there is no Guarantee. I'm like Ice-tea, do not recommend any 11n hardware till 6mo after they ship spec hardware.
     
    blue68f100, Apr 24, 2007
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  4. Reezin14

    Reezin14 Crimson Mantle Commander

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    LinksysGL is a good solid router, and with dd-wrt firmware flash and stronger antenna's it can be a great router.
     
    Reezin14, Apr 24, 2007
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  5. CurryToa

    CurryToa Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks guys! i am settle with WRT54GL!
     
    CurryToa, Apr 28, 2007
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  6. Reezin14

    Reezin14 Crimson Mantle Commander

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    Good choice I don't think you can go wrong with that router. ;)
     
    Reezin14, Apr 28, 2007
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  7. azntiger1000

    azntiger1000 Notebook Deity

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    Yea I agree I would buy the linksys WRT54GL
     
    azntiger1000, Apr 29, 2007
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  8. VidKo

    VidKo Notebook Consultant

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    I suggest two models:

    1. Above mentioned Linksys WRT54GL
    2. ASUS WL-500g Premium

    I am using a good old WRT54G v2.2 with Tomato firmware, constantly under heavy p2p load:

    Uptime 38 days, 12:16:16

    Any router that runs on linux based firmware is good, but Linksys is one step ahead.
     
    VidKo, Apr 29, 2007
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