Cheap router for DD-WRT (don't care about wireless)

[gus6464]

Anyone know a cheap router that I could install DD-WRT with? I don't care for wireless performance as the house has standalone APs so wireless functionality will not be used at all.

Found this one for $20 but have never heard of the company until now.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833704039

 

[JoeMcJoe]

I've got one of their routers, the only downside is their wireless is pretty weak, which is ok for you.

 

[PliotronX]

I use DD-WRT/Gargoyle with a DIR-601a1 which is even cheaper, very solid. I have a TP-Link WDR4300, great hardware but the stock firmware is crap that is fixed with DD-WRT :thumbsup:

 

[[N8]]

While I don't have first-hand experience with TP-Link, based on the reviews I have seen of their products at Newegg, I would have no reservations buying one of their products. Go for it!

 

[John Connor]

Want something solid go for a WRT54GL. I have one and it's been going strong with DD-WRT for about 7 years now. About $50 though.

 

[smitbret]

Refurbished NetGear WNR3400's from NewEgg are my preference for this. About $30.

 

[ch33zw1z]

Want something solid go for a WRT54GL. I have one and it's been going strong with DD-WRT for about 7 years now. About $50 though.

I got a GL for $30 shipped in my FS thread, has DDWRT installed. /shameless plug

 

[s44]

Want something solid go for a WRT54GL. I have one and it's been going strong with DD-WRT for about 7 years now. About $50 though.

Too slow for modern use.

I'd get a 3500L -- gigabit too! -- or a Belkin 7302. And run with Tomato, not DD.

 

[JackMDS]

Ther is No real imported differences in the Wired part of Entry Level Routers.

Might be that you need something special, however there is No info in your post beside the "Cheap".

So here is Cheap - http://3btech.net/bef58054wibr.html (shipped free).

 

[Elixer]

Ther is No real imported differences in the Wired part of Entry Level Routers.

Might be that you need something special, however there is No info in your post beside the "Cheap".

So here is Cheap - http://3btech.net/bef58054wibr.html (shipped free).

Hmm, yes, that is cheap.
I know my wrt54G can't handle over 28Mbps... so, without knowing more details from the OP, besides 'cheap'... didn't say if he wants/needs gigabit performance or not, or perhaps they don't know ?

 

[ronbo613]

I've had a couple TP-Link routers. They seem pretty flimsy but I never had any problems with them and they worked fine.

 

[John Connor]

Too slow for modern use.

I'd get a 3500L -- gigabit too! -- or a Belkin 7302. And run with Tomato, not DD.

Works for me. I don't use a NAS or share files over a network. The only downside is it doesn't support IPv6.