Decent Wireless Router?

[Tower]

well, I'm getting tired of this crap with my router.

I currently have a Netgear wireless router. These past couple of weeks, I lost my Internet, ended up direct connecting my laptop to the modem and it worked fine. After unplugging my router for a day and plugging it back in, it worked fine again for a couple weeks. This has been the routine since then. Router stops working, direct connect to modem, give router a weekend rest, turn it back on and it works ok for 2 weeks.

Last night the wired connection was down to all 3 of my computers here, but the wireless worked fine. I come back this morning and nothing is working at all!

I really hate disconnecting from my clients. Most contact me by email. (The phone is so passe),

Anyway, I would like to know from the pros a good solid state router that will last for several years.

 

[hunter001]

I have a Belkin I picked up a few years ago at Best Buy I haven't had a problem with it. I used to run 3 computers most of the time.

It is strange that your wired connections go down and your wireless stay up. You might have a problem with cabling or a bad network card on one of your machines. It might be worth looking into before buying another router.

 

[Tower]

Hey Hunter, thanks for that input.

What's the difference between a Wireless G and a Wirless N router?

 

[WoodPeckr]

What's the difference between a Wireless G and a Wirless N router?

N is the latest & fastest.
Only problem is many ISPs and PCs can't fully utilize N speed yet.

I also have a couple year old wireless Belkin router that runs great.

 

[PDSAjax]

Linksys WRT54G family are solid performers. The built in firmware is good and intuitive, but they can also run third party developed firmware that allows more configuration options such as DD-WRT and Open WRT

Wireless N (IEEE 802.11n) is a proposed amendment to the 802.11 Wireless standard with a much higher data rate than earlier amendments.

One important thing to note is that whilst manufacturers are touting wireless N gear, the standard has not been ratified yet - as of May this year, the proposal was at the Draft 4.0 stage. The fact that gear is being manufactured probably means the standard isnt going to change much before final ratification, but you never know....

 

[canucklehead]

Linksys WRT54G family are solid performers. The built in firmware is good and intuitive, but they can also run third party developed firmware that allows more configuration options such as DD-WRT and Open WRT

I use this router with a third party firmware that allows many of the features found in only the Cisco high end series of wireless access points including the ability to manage users with AD/LDAP .....

 

[wowsitel]

Linksys DIR-625 (Wireless RangeBooster N Router )

Linksys DIR-625 (Wireless RangeBooster N Router )
Price: $92.99

I have 3PC + Voip + 3 wireless connected to it
Has been running fine for the past year.


http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pr...angid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10076846&catid=19994

 

[vavog]

Typically, any routers you can buy at your basic retail location are pretty much the same. Though I always recommend 2 antennae (spelling don't count here does it?).

For the wireless issue, you're problem is likely your neighbors or placement of your wireless router. If you can, move the router to a new location. Also, when you're working wireless, check how many other networks you see. You could be getting all kind of noise and may need to change your channel.

This is not a unique problem so don't assume right off its your hardware. I too hate my neighbours sometime.

Opps, just saw your wired connections are dropping too. Ignore all that.. buy new router. Trendnet is cheap but I've been happy with all the ones I've owned. Linksys is the brand name of course but you pay top dollar. D-Link and Belkin are the only other ones I would buy personally. Just remember, 2 antennae. And if you're laptop doesn't support "N" then just go with the good ole cheap "G" routers.

 

[Radio_Shack]

I totally agree with this post. Linksys with the DD-WRT firmware is very nice. Runs a linux distribution. Since I switched to this firmware I have had only 1 issue in over a year. With the old Linksys firmware I would have to reset every day..Upgrading the firmware is a little tricky for a newbie but it works!

Linksys WRT54G family are solid performers. The built in firmware is good and intuitive, but they can also run third party developed firmware that allows more configuration options such as DD-WRT and Open WRT

Wireless N (IEEE 802.11n) is a proposed amendment to the 802.11 Wireless standard with a much higher data rate than earlier amendments.

One important thing to note is that whilst manufacturers are touting wireless N gear, the standard has not been ratified yet - as of May this year, the proposal was at the Draft 4.0 stage. The fact that gear is being manufactured probably means the standard isnt going to change much before final ratification, but you never know....

 

[danmand]

I have been using 3 (3 locations) of the cheapest routers for years now,
have never had a problem with them. I payed around $20 for each of them.

The stores where I bought them warned that they would never work.

 

[Radio_Shack]

I have been using 3 (3 locations) of the cheapest routers for years now,
have never had a problem with them. I payed around $20 for each of them.

The stores where I bought them warned that they would never work.

Thats very informative

 

[OddSox]

If all you're doing is web surfing, don't get hung up on the G and N and 'enhanced' speeds. In most cases, your internet connection is slower than any of them...