What's a good Wireless Router for a home network ? - GoFuckYourself.com

Slick · 03-23-2004, 03:05 PM

I'm all new to the network game and have a nice new laptop coming by the end of the week, so I figure that it's good to get prepared with a wireless router. Are there any recommendations ?

myjah · 03-23-2004, 03:06 PM

I have a Belkin that works great for me

Amputate Your Head · 03-23-2004, 03:06 PM

I'm using Linksys 802.11G... seems some people have had bad experiences with them, but mine works great. Lovin' it.

Manowar · 03-23-2004, 03:11 PM

I have a Linksys WRT54G, the wireless is shoddy. Some people say good stuff about them - but i have constant trouble with mine.

I replaced it's wireless feature with one of these

http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/produ...duct_uid=23678

Amputate Your Head · 03-23-2004, 03:14 PM

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Originally posted by Manowar
I have a Linksys WRT54G,

I'm using that exact router.... works freaking fabulous here.

must be a hit & miss thing for Linksys....

my last 2 Linksys routers... one was an old school non-wireless 8 port, and the other was 802.11B 4 port.... both of those had issues. Then I had a non-wireless 4 port that's still solid as a rock to this day. (not using it anymore though).

but this new WRT54G works superb.

weird.

Slick · 03-23-2004, 03:20 PM

Thanks for the comments guys, I appreciate them and will start doing some digging with what ya gave me

If anyone else has comments, please let me know

DutchTeenCash · 03-23-2004, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Amputate Your Head

I'm using that exact router.... works freaking fabulous here.

must be a hit & miss thing for Linksys....

my last 2 Linksys routers... one was an old school non-wireless 8 port, and the other was 802.11B 4 port.... both of those had issues. Then I had a non-wireless 4 port that's still solid as a rock to this day. (not using it anymore though).

but this new WRT54G works superb.

weird.

using a 54g as well must say the setup is hell but the signal and all is great forget belkin trust or whatever shitty brand they wont even get through a concrete will if its got iron in it, linksys will, same tech as cisco plus its got a great encryption dont let cheap ones fool you if you dont want the whole area to browse your HD

irishfury · 03-23-2004, 03:33 PM

I would recommend either a linksys, netgear or microsoft router to you. My personal favorite is the new microsoft routers, pretty sweet. I have seen very few problems out in the field with those three. Unfortunantley, I have seen numerous problems with D-Link and belkins.

Depending on the location of your router, thickness of your walls, material and where you plan on taking the laptop I would also recommend an access point.

If you have questions or would like more info feel free to icq me.

ICQ# 341-603-736

Jedimaster · 03-23-2004, 03:37 PM

all linksys here

blazin · 03-23-2004, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by myjah
I have a Belkin that works great for me

Just got the 54g one of these the other day and its working great

Sosa · 03-23-2004, 04:27 PM

I have a new linksys 802.11g one and it works great for me.

Roger · 03-23-2004, 04:32 PM

yep, a linksys.

Jim_Gunn · 03-23-2004, 05:20 PM

Linksys WRT54G for me

Slick · 03-23-2004, 08:15 PM

Well, I guess that I'm heading over to NewEgg for a LINKSYS WRT54G

Thanks a million for the suggestions

swoop · 03-23-2004, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Amputate Your Head
but this new WRT54G works superb.

ditto, works well for me as well.

OY · 03-23-2004, 08:19 PM

Netgear is THE way to go. Best features, security and stability, and very very easy to set up. (except for the most advanced security features, should have been a bit easier)

But Netgear is #1

I have read all the tests, and tested 4 different brands. Netgear outdid the rest.

Manga1 · 03-23-2004, 08:21 PM

D-Link Extreme G is the best wireless router on the market right now. http://dlink.com/products/108mbps_xtremeg.asp

Slick · 03-23-2004, 08:33 PM

Awwww geesh, now ya had to throw those other comments in there to throw me off, ROFL, ha ha ha.

I'll dig into those new routers that ya mentioned, thanks

pushpills · 03-23-2004, 08:35 PM

just so you know, netgear is not the best.

linksys, just gotta encrypt it. also, linksys has an addon that'll let you get up to an extra 1000 feet and can go through thickass cement walls.

ThePornPusher · 03-23-2004, 08:38 PM

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Originally posted by pushpills
just so you know, netgear is not the best.

linksys, just gotta encrypt it. also, linksys has an addon that'll let you get up to an extra 1000 feet and can go through thickass cement walls.

And why the hell would anyone want to know what you think?

Go with netgear, I have had mine for along time now and no problems. The router is located in my basement in my office, and I am able to be online outside all around my yard. Its great

ThePornPusher

Slick · 03-23-2004, 09:32 PM

Well guys, there's no turning back now, I dug around and found the WRT54G's latest version with the Speed Boost and ordered it from Amazon.com for $99 since NewEgg didn't have it listed -
http://www.linksys.com/products/prod...id=35&prid=610

Ic3m4nZ · 03-23-2004, 09:34 PM

Linksys

OY · 03-23-2004, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Slick
Well guys, there's no turning back now, I dug around and found the WRT54G's latest version with the Speed Boost and ordered it from Amazon.com for $99 since NewEgg didn't have it listed -
http://www.linksys.com/products/prod...id=35&prid=610

4Pics · 03-23-2004, 09:57 PM

Linksys or Dlink are both good. Avoid the Airlink and Microcrap stuff if possible.

WombRaider · 03-23-2004, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Manowar
I have a Linksys WRT54G

Ditto. Mine has been flawless. Even have the XBox hooked up to it with the XBox wireless adapter to play XBox LIVE.

Za Ha · 03-23-2004, 10:27 PM

Bought a D-Link ... took 2 weeks to set up.

But thats cause it was on the floor collecting dust first. Then took bout 3mins and was up and running.

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irishfury Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: In the hearts of cowards Posts: 2,611	I would recommend either a linksys, netgear or microsoft router to you. My personal favorite is the new microsoft routers, pretty sweet. I have seen very few problems out in the field with those three. Unfortunantley, I have seen numerous problems with D-Link and belkins. Depending on the location of your router, thickness of your walls, material and where you plan on taking the laptop I would also recommend an access point. If you have questions or would like more info feel free to icq me. ICQ# 341-603-736 __________________ Trust no one there all snakes

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OY Industry Pioneer Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA/EU/ASIA Posts: 5,401	Netgear is THE way to go. Best features, security and stability, and very very easy to set up. (except for the most advanced security features, should have been a bit easier) But Netgear is #1 I have read all the tests, and tested 4 different brands. Netgear outdid the rest. __________________ Around since 1997, and the company that introduced "Cascading Billing" in MPA3® Affiliate Management and Tracking Software Outsourcing With A Norwegian Twist - NordBits - Inquire within!

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Slick Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houghton, MI Posts: 7,338	Awwww geesh, now ya had to throw those other comments in there to throw me off, ROFL, ha ha ha. I'll dig into those new routers that ya mentioned, thanks Last edited by Slick; 03-23-2004 at 08:37 PM..

03-23-2004, 03:05 PM	#1
Slick Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houghton, MI Posts: 7,338	What's a good Wireless Router for a home network ? I'm all new to the network game and have a nice new laptop coming by the end of the week, so I figure that it's good to get prepared with a wireless router. Are there any recommendations ?

03-23-2004, 03:11 PM	#4
Manowar jellyfish Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 71,528	I have a Linksys WRT54G, the wireless is shoddy. Some people say good stuff about them - but i have constant trouble with mine. I replaced it's wireless feature with one of these http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/produ...duct_uid=23678

03-23-2004, 03:20 PM	#6
Slick Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houghton, MI Posts: 7,338	Thanks for the comments guys, I appreciate them and will start doing some digging with what ya gave me If anyone else has comments, please let me know

03-23-2004, 03:37 PM	#9
Jedimaster Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,120	all linksys here

03-23-2004, 04:27 PM	#11
Sosa In Tushy Land Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Nebraska Posts: 40,149	I have a new linksys 802.11g one and it works great for me.

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Roger Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: MetroCity Posts: 3,181	yep, a linksys.

03-23-2004, 05:20 PM	#13
Jim_Gunn Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Where The Teens Are Posts: 5,702	Linksys WRT54G for me

03-23-2004, 08:15 PM	#14
Slick Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houghton, MI Posts: 7,338	Well, I guess that I'm heading over to NewEgg for a LINKSYS WRT54G Thanks a million for the suggestions

03-23-2004, 08:21 PM	#17
Manga1 Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Malakiaville Posts: 952	D-Link Extreme G is the best wireless router on the market right now. http://dlink.com/products/108mbps_xtremeg.asp

03-23-2004, 08:35 PM	#19
pushpills Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 3,700	just so you know, netgear is not the best. linksys, just gotta encrypt it. also, linksys has an addon that'll let you get up to an extra 1000 feet and can go through thickass cement walls.

03-23-2004, 09:32 PM	#21
Slick Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houghton, MI Posts: 7,338	Well guys, there's no turning back now, I dug around and found the WRT54G's latest version with the Speed Boost and ordered it from Amazon.com for $99 since NewEgg didn't have it listed - http://www.linksys.com/products/prod...id=35&prid=610

03-23-2004, 09:34 PM	#22
Ic3m4nZ Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Montreal! Posts: 6,285	Linksys

03-23-2004, 09:57 PM	#24
4Pics Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 7,952	Linksys or Dlink are both good. Avoid the Airlink and Microcrap stuff if possible.

03-23-2004, 10:27 PM	#26
Za Ha Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Still lost Posts: 5,112	Bought a D-Link ... took 2 weeks to set up. But thats cause it was on the floor collecting dust first. Then took bout 3mins and was up and running.