I want to get a 802.11b and 802.11g router. I was thinking about getting the Linksys WRT54G, but it didn't get a good review from Practically Network, and the user opinions are mixed. So which do you think is good? Thanks for your help.
What is a good 802.11b and 802.11g router?
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I am using the Linksys befw11s4. I also have Linksys wireless NIC cards in my machines. I also have the linksys cable modem. I love them.
I have been using Linksys products for over four years and swear by them. Built quite a few networks over the years and only ever had one problem with their stuff and that was about 2 yrs ago. One of the ports on a wired router went bad and Linksys sent me a brand new one no questions asked (well, I had to ship the old one back within 2 weeks of getting new one or pay for it).
And once when I was having confiuration problems, (my ISP didnt support routers as they wanted us to purchase additional IP's) Linksys tech support walked me thru everything until all was working well. They were knowledgable and polite and very efficient. They even took my number and called me back cause the wait was more than 10 minutes and they dont like customers to hold that long. Well, that was two yrs ago. Don't know if things have changed but the above is my experience for the past 4 or so years.
To me, I dont care if it is more of less expensive. If it doesnt say LINKSYS on it, I am not interested.
KarenMarie
I have been using Linksys products for over four years and swear by them. Built quite a few networks over the years and only ever had one problem with their stuff and that was about 2 yrs ago. One of the ports on a wired router went bad and Linksys sent me a brand new one no questions asked (well, I had to ship the old one back within 2 weeks of getting new one or pay for it).
And once when I was having confiuration problems, (my ISP didnt support routers as they wanted us to purchase additional IP's) Linksys tech support walked me thru everything until all was working well. They were knowledgable and polite and very efficient. They even took my number and called me back cause the wait was more than 10 minutes and they dont like customers to hold that long. Well, that was two yrs ago. Don't know if things have changed but the above is my experience for the past 4 or so years.
To me, I dont care if it is more of less expensive. If it doesnt say LINKSYS on it, I am not interested.
KarenMarie I picked up a Linksys WRT54G a few weeks ago. I've been very happy with it. I've used it with a few different 802.11b and 802.11g cards and it has worked with every one of them. I highly recommend their equipment.
I can't say how well the router portion works because I'm not really using it as a router. I only use it as an access point and it uplinks to my switch. I have a dedicated PC I use are a router.
I can't say how well the router portion works because I'm not really using it as a router. I only use it as an access point and it uplinks to my switch. I have a dedicated PC I use are a router.
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The differences between the first set of graphs to the second represent the performance differences between 802.11b to 802.11g. It might give you a good idea about indoor's distance coverage. Your actual distance might be different. Indoor coverage depends heavily on the envioroment; graphs like this should be used to understand the relation in performance between Wireless hardware. .
Link: 802.11a/b/g SOHO Routers & Access Points: Performance
Link: 802.11a/b/g SOHO Routers & Access Points: Performance
i just got the 3COM officeconnect Wireless G router for CDN$150 + USD$25 Rebate
It is teh best router out there, PERIOD.. AFTER trying out both linksys and Dlink POS routers..i finally made the WISE decision to switch.
It is teh best router out there, PERIOD.. AFTER trying out both linksys and Dlink POS routers..i finally made the WISE decision to switch.
I second all Netgears. They dont drop connections like Linksys, I have a Netgear-based setup at home and at work and the work one serves six computers and the internet 24/7 for over a couple of months without a power cycle.
I got a 54g router and 54g PCMCIA Linksys combo a few months ago....been using it for the past week with no drops on the net connection since my desktop MB quit on me....nice combo.
setting up the security settings was a PITA, I changed and used MAC filtering and its much better/easier
setting up the security settings was a PITA, I changed and used MAC filtering and its much better/easier
Another thread ignoring Proxim/Orinoco hardware....
I suggest Netgear and DLink, and if you don't mind spending more, Proxim.
I suggest Netgear and DLink, and if you don't mind spending more, Proxim.
Proxim/Orinoco is effectively priced into a different class than netgear/dlink/linksys/belkin/microsoft routers are though. Its better no doubt, but not as cheap. For cheap I lean toward linksys, but in the end its still all cheap so just pick what you like
I have been looking at the Linksys wireless G router and also started considering the Microsoft MN-700.
Does anyone have any experience with the MN-700? I am starting to lean towards it over the Linksys but don't want to make a bad move.
Does anyone have any experience with the MN-700? I am starting to lean towards it over the Linksys but don't want to make a bad move.
Bought the same item too. Found some really nice info on it from doing some google searches... This model literally runs a stripped down version of Linux. The good thing about this is that with the right tools (and google searches) you can load extra stuff onto the router such as snort, telnetd/sshd, even VPN endpoint apps, not to mention REALLY tweak the firewall rulesets. Of course, this is all unsupported from linksys.
Not too familiar with MS networking hardware. I'm not entirely sure what parts they put into those devices, so between that and the overall security track record MS has had over the years, I wouldn't touch those devices with a 20 foot pole. Who knows, the evil little thing may be running on some embedded version of Pocket PC. *shudder*
Overall I am torn between Netgear and Linksys. Netgear (part of Nortel/Bay Networks) has always made some rugged routers and switches. For the longest time my network ran off of nothing but a netgear router, and a couple netgear switches. Top notch all the way. On the other hand you have Linksys, now part of Cisco. I don't think there's a person on these forums who isn't familiar with Cisco's place in networking. Recently I picked up a 24 port Linksys switch to use for some of our LAN parties, and so far I have not been disappointed with the reliability and even performance it produces.
Anyway, let's summarize...
Linksys = Good
Netgear = Good
Microsoft = Black Plague
So you are saying that Microsoft is your preference? LOL Thanks for the advice.
I have had solid experience with Linksys in the past. Would be nice if I could find a good model that was a little better looking, I am tired of the blue/black, but performance is what counts.
Cheers.
I have had solid experience with Linksys in the past. Would be nice if I could find a good model that was a little better looking, I am tired of the blue/black, but performance is what counts.
Cheers.
Another vote for Netgear. Very solid performance both wired and wireless. If you want looks, Netgear makes some of the best "looking" routers, although like you said performance is what counts.
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