Linksys WRT54GS or WRT54GX2?

[Salvador]

Which one is better? The WRT54GX2 seems newer because of the case. I noticed that it doesn't let you put a different antenna on it though.

 

[JackMDS]

I would not buy either.

Combine the info of these two threads.

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=36&threadid=1967268&enterthread=y

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=36&threadid=1966928&enterthread=y

 

[Salvador]

Originally posted by: JackMDS
I would not buy either.

Combine the info of these two threads.

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=36&threadid=1967268&enterthread=y

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=36&threadid=1966928&enterthread=y

Thanks for the reply. Which one is better though and why?

If I shouldn't buy one of these routers, what should I buy?

 

[Salvador]

Ok.. I see that the WRT54GX2 is a lame duck as far as the MIMO technology, but will it still give me better range and speed than the Linksys wireless b router that I'd be replacing? How does it compare to the WRT54GS? Just as a basic router and not all the extra features lke speedboost or MIMO? If I would see an improvement, would I need a new client card to see it?

 

[JackMDS]

If you need a Good 802.11g, Router that would perform well get this,

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833162173

With its matching card, it is rated 125Mb/sec. (Buffalo?s rendition of Speed Booster).

It you need extra power for about the same price of the others, you can get this one.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833162134

It similar to the first Router + extra Power Amplifier at the Output.

Both can be flashed with DD-WRT as well.

 

[Salvador]

Thanks Jack! So either of these will be better than the either of the Linksys routers even if I don't flash them to DD-WRT?

I'll probably get the model with a bit more range. I can always use more range. I need either a USB (preferbly) or a PCI client. I'm not using a laptop, so I can't use a card.

Also, is this router picky about clients? I'm asking because I have a few Linksys wireless b clients lying around that I'd like to use in a pinch for another pc in the house if I have to.

 

[JackMDS]

Originally posted by: SalvadorAlso, is this router picky about clients?

It would work with standart Wireless clients in standart 802.11b/g mode .

 

[Salvador]

Originally posted by: JackMDS

Originally posted by: SalvadorAlso, is this router picky about clients?

It would work with standart Wireless clients in standart 802.11b/g mode .

Cool. I asked because in my experience some hardware doesn't like other brand hardware.

I looked at the clients for the Buffalo router at Newegg and only see a pci adapter or a network card. No USB clients. I'm kind of hooked on USB clients because I can transfer them easily to other pc's. It looks like I'm kind of SOL if I want a USB client and want to take advantage of the added features of the Buffalo router.

 

[JackMDS]

They make it thumb style, and they even include an Extension cord so that it can go above a Desktop.

I never use it and I have No clue how it performs.

http://www.buffalotech.com/products/product-detail.php?productid=81

This model is a discontinued one, and it is very good (and expensive).

http://www.amazon.com/Buffalo-Technolog...IUSBG54-Wireless-Adapter/dp/B0000A3H0T

Search may be you would find a deal.

 

[Salvador]

Originally posted by: JackMDS
They make it thumb style, and they even include an Extension cord so that it can go above a Desktop.

I never use it and I have No clue how it performs.

http://www.buffalotech.com/products/product-detail.php?productid=81

This model is a discontinued one, and it is very good (and expensive).

http://www.amazon.com/Buffalo-Technolog...IUSBG54-Wireless-Adapter/dp/B0000A3H0T

Search may be you would find a deal.

I saw the little pen adapter. Linksys has one like that too. I wonder how good it is though considering that Linksys has an additional line of USB clients that are larger. If the smaller ones are just as good, why would Linksys offer the larger ones?

The discontinued model that you linked for me above doesn't appear to be the newer technology. I wouldn't be able to take advantage of the faster router with it, would I?

This model looks good., but I don't see it for sale outside of the UK.

What do you use as a client for a desktop?

 

[fireandicefuel]

get the wrt54gl
linux version

more stable has more memory etc...