Good Wireless router.

[RyO721]

What's a good wireless router? I read stories about people's linksys (wireless) router stop working after x months and belkin got bad range.

 

[StattlichPassat]

Try the 'search' button at the top of this page. It's your best friend.

Welcome to AnandTech.

 

[RiOEsq]

I use Netgear at home and never had a problem with it. Simple to install also.

 

[mcveigh]

I like SMC

 

[gunrunnerjohn]

I have the SMC, and it's been great. I've installed the same one for several customers, as well as a couple of my neighbors.

 

[n0cmonkey]

Ive heard only oen bad comment about Cisco's wireless gear, and thats the price.

 

[ktwebb]

Cisco only makes AP's, Bridges and workgroup bridges however. Great hardware but the thread was about an integrated router/AP and if you want routing functionality you'll be buying it seperate from your AP is you have the cash to get Cisco 802.11b equipment.

 

[n0cmonkey]

Originally posted by: ktwebb
Cisco only makes AP's, Bridges and workgroup bridges however. Great hardware but the thread was about an integrated router/AP and if you want routing functionality you'll be buying it seperate from your AP is you have the cash to get Cisco 802.11b equipment.

Oops, good call. Thanks

And the cash comment was the only downside to the cisco stuff that I have heard

 

[Goosemaster]

Well, you must specify what 802.11 band you want to use...a or b..


At the moment, the ideal, yet still cost-probibitive solution is to get a dual-band router, such as one from D-link, and get dual-band adpters.


That way you either get incredibe range or get the benefits of highspeed when you are within close range.


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[Goosemaster]

Also, Netgear 802.11b Wireless routes have bad range so dont bother with those. Other than that the Netgears are fine.

Penny-Pincher solution:

SMC 7004VWBR Barricade Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router with Integrated 4 Port Switch

Pro: Dirt Cheap and very useful
Con: Every possible option is not avaiable.


Integrated-Flagrant Solution:

802.11A/B COMBO ROUTER WITH 802.11A/B COMBO ACCESS POINT


Pro: According to numerous benchmarks, sometimes faster than stand-alone APs. Everything is integrated so nothing else is needed.
Con: Once again every possible option is not avaiable. Client max is for two bands is still 64 inbstead of 64 for EACH.



Damn-Fine Solution:

Use seperate components. Router, Access point etc.


Pro: Configurable as hell. ALL the DMAN options.
Con: Usually more constly than the other options..



so..have any ideas on what you wawnt so we can give you more specific/better advice?

 

[Neurodog]

I had the SMC 7004VWBR but it would freeze everyday and I would lose internet access and I would have to reset the darn thing everytimes.

I now have a Linksys Befw11s4 with a Lucent Orinoco silver card that works great and with decent range.

I think both are good brand, the SMC was defective and SMC support told me to take it back.

I chose Linksys because they had a good deal on it at the FutureShop store.


ps: Get a Orinoco PCMCIA card if you have a laptop, they have the best range.

Neurodog