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 ?

I have a Belkin that works great for me

I'm using Linksys 802.11G... seems some people have had bad experiences with them, but mine works great. Lovin' it. :2 cents:

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

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.

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 :)

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

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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all linksys here:thumbsup

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

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

yep, a linksys.

Linksys WRT54G for me

Well, I guess that I'm heading over to NewEgg for a LINKSYS WRT54G
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Thanks a million for the suggestions :)

ditto, works well for me as well.

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.

:2 cents:

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

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 :)

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 :thumbsup




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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

Linksys :thumbsup

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

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

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.