Need a new wireless router -- confused by new standards

[jgilland]

Since I have had my current wireless router for like 5 years, I have not been keeping up with all things wireless. I currently own a Netgear Wireless router (model uknown -- it's old) but the wireless has stopped working. My house is hardwired with 24 network drops (network cables routed into attic, come out in the master closet, connected to TRENDnet patch panel, connected to TRENDnet gigabit switch, connected to router, connected to modem, all on a Belkin rack) but my wife likes to use the wireless on her laptop.

I'm just looking for recommendations on a new router. It must have remote management, the ability to assign a static IP range outside of the DHCP range, and advanced control over port forwarding. Rack mountable is a plus. Anything else is just cake.

My wife's laptop is a new Apple so I think it uses 802.11g -- not sure. I have read to stay away from "Draft N" but I don't think I even need that in the first place.

 

[keeleysam]

I have this with DD-WRT on it, and it has everything you want (well except rack mount, but it does have mount points on the bottom).

It's also very cheap.

 

[cmetz]

jgillandm, WRT54GL is a good choice. Buy a decent 802.11g router. Don't buy the new "pre-standard" stuff.

 

[vorgusa]

actually the Belkin Pre-n is nice and does not have any problems like the other N equipment.. .even has the ability to set itself up as a Access point with the click of a button. the best wireless standard out there is G with MIMO. I do not think you will find a rackmount wireless router, but what might help you out since you have a big network is getting a regular SOHO wired router and getting a Wireless Access Point, so that if the standards improve you just need to switch out your Access Point instead of the router.

 

[JackMDS]

What I think about MIMO, http://www.ezlan.net/faq#MIMO

Waht to do?

Spend only $40 and get this, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833162173

As is better then any sub $60 unit, and if needed can be flashed with DD-WRT as few other can.

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: JackMDS
What I think about MIMO, http://www.ezlan.net/faq#MIMO

Waht to do?

Spend only $40 and get this, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833162173

As is better then any sub $60 unit, and if needed can be flashed with DD-WRT as few other can.

I'll second that, I have some setup details here:

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=36&threadid=1952411&enterthread=y

 

[vorgusa]

They have Wireless G mimo... for Belkin that is not Pre-N and the Belkin Pre-N is still really good.

 

[Jel2h]

Can anyone tell me if that BUFFALO WHR-G54S works with the Nintendo DS/Wii?