Linksys or Netgear Router?

Horsepower

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I have 2 Linksys. They are very easy to use. There is a voice and video compatibility problem with Win XP, so you might check specs on the Netgear.
 

JackMDS

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Routers Compare.

There is no real differences in performance of Cable/DSL Entry Level Routers.

There are some differences in the feature. E.g. Some have additional Printer Server, or and Serial Connection.

For what ever it worth it seems that CW (Conventional Wisdom) claims:

1. Netgear RT314
2. Barricade 7004BR
3. Linksys BEFSR41

I own few Barricades (Regular, and Wireless), and Netgear.
I like the Barricade (no real technological reason).

I would choose the one that has the features that fit the way you use the Internet.

Table Comparing thses Routers:

Comparing Cable/DSL Routers.

Link ? Courtesy of TallGeese.
 

djheater

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I agree w/ Jack

I have a Netgear 314 and like it. Never had a problem with it. I was irritated by lack of port forwarding then updated to most recent firmware and have had no problems. DSLReports.com has an excellent forum for routers here

you can go there and read what problems people are having.
 

Shnak

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get the SMC Barricade... it absolutely rock. I bought mine over a year ago and it just works... it's hidden behind a door and you can just forget about it... easy as hell to configure also... I'm sure you can get it for around 60$ now... it's 100$ (Canadian) now...

http://www.smc.com/barricade/

Shnak
 

JellyBaby

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<< It's one damn good looking piece of equipment. >>

LOL, it's just a router. I hope you don't develop a relationship with your linksys.
 

SpongeBob

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I currently have tow Linksys routers (BEFSR11 & BEFSR41) and I used to have a Netgear RT314 router. IMO the Linksys routers are better, ie..easier to set up, more reliable.
 

Davegod75

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anyone know where i can get info on advanced setup stuff for my netgear rt314. ie port forwarding and filtering etc etc
 

Davegod75

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what if i don't use port 80 and i want to forward some other port so it can be seen? also when i try to connect via the web interface the darn thing keeps timing out. Only can use telnet