What's a good Wireless Router for a home network ?

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  • Slick
    Confirmed User
    • Feb 2001
    • 7338

    #1

    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 ?
  • myjah
    Back in the harbor
    • Sep 2003
    • 11482

    #2
    I have a Belkin that works great for me
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    • Amputate Your Head
      There can be only one
      • Aug 2001
      • 39075

      #3
      I'm using Linksys 802.11G... seems some people have had bad experiences with them, but mine works great. Lovin' it.
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      • Manowar
        jellyfish  
        • Dec 2003
        • 71528

        #4
        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

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        • Amputate Your Head
          There can be only one
          • Aug 2001
          • 39075

          #5
          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.
          SIG TOO BIG

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          • Slick
            Confirmed User
            • Feb 2001
            • 7338

            #6
            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

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            • DutchTeenCash
              I like Dutch Girls
              • Feb 2003
              • 21684

              #7
              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

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              • irishfury
                Confirmed User
                • Aug 2003
                • 2611

                #8
                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.


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                • Jedimaster
                  Registered User
                  • Dec 2003
                  • 2120

                  #9
                  all linksys here

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                  • blazin
                    Confirmed User
                    • Aug 2002
                    • 2781

                    #10
                    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
                    I don't endorse a god damn thing......

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                    • Sosa
                      In Tushy Land
                      • Oct 2002
                      • 40149

                      #11
                      I have a new linksys 802.11g one and it works great for me.

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                      • Roger
                        Confirmed User
                        • Jul 2003
                        • 3181

                        #12
                        yep, a linksys.

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                        • Jim_Gunn
                          Confirmed User
                          • Feb 2003
                          • 5702

                          #13
                          Linksys WRT54G for me

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                          • Slick
                            Confirmed User
                            • Feb 2001
                            • 7338

                            #14
                            Well, I guess that I'm heading over to NewEgg for a LINKSYS WRT54G


                            Thanks a million for the suggestions

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                            • swoop
                              Confirmed User
                              • Oct 2003
                              • 3903

                              #15
                              Originally posted by Amputate Your Head
                              but this new WRT54G works superb.
                              ditto, works well for me as well.
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                              • OY
                                Industry Pioneer
                                • Oct 2002
                                • 5401

                                #16
                                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.

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                                • Manga1
                                  Confirmed User
                                  • Oct 2001
                                  • 952

                                  #17
                                  D-Link Extreme G is the best wireless router on the market right now. http://dlink.com/products/108mbps_xtremeg.asp

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                                  • Slick
                                    Confirmed User
                                    • Feb 2001
                                    • 7338

                                    #18
                                    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, 06:37 PM.

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                                    • pushpills
                                      Confirmed User
                                      • Jan 2004
                                      • 3700

                                      #19
                                      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.

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                                      • ThePornPusher
                                        Confirmed User
                                        • Oct 2003
                                        • 1823

                                        #20
                                        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




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                                        • Slick
                                          Confirmed User
                                          • Feb 2001
                                          • 7338

                                          #21
                                          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

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                                          • Ic3m4nZ
                                            Confirmed User
                                            • Aug 2003
                                            • 6285

                                            #22
                                            Linksys

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                                            • OY
                                              Industry Pioneer
                                              • Oct 2002
                                              • 5401

                                              #23
                                              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
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                                              • 4Pics
                                                Confirmed User
                                                • Dec 2001
                                                • 7952

                                                #24
                                                Linksys or Dlink are both good. Avoid the Airlink and Microcrap stuff if possible.

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                                                • WombRaider
                                                  Confirmed User
                                                  • Sep 2002
                                                  • 159

                                                  #25
                                                  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.
                                                  Fred, I think I fried the motherboard.........and the fatherboard, too.

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                                                  • Za Ha
                                                    Confirmed User
                                                    • Oct 2001
                                                    • 5112

                                                    #26
                                                    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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