What is the best wirelessWi-FI 802.11g router?

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EdfromCocoa

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To all,

I have used and am using D-Link wireless routers. My 802.11b died in 18 months. Installed the 802.11g: Install instructions are incorrect in some areas and can't secure the wireless net (HEX characters only but the network still is not secure).

D-Link tech support does not answer the phone.

So, what is the best wireless router for the money: I mean clear and easy installation and instructions, reliability, and where the tech support people answer the phone and solve your problems?
 
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dphantom

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Just a preference. Like some prefer HP servers over Dell servers or Cisco switches over HP switches. It's always about what best meets the business needs of your organization. Same principles can be applied to the home as well.

The data includes this article:

According to PC Magazine?s article on the survey, the router competition was not even close this year: Linksys received better than average ratings in nearly every subcategory including ?performance,? ?security,? ?user interface,? ?documentation,? ?overall reliability,? and ?likelihood of recommending.?


Dlink and others have fine products. I base my preferences on independent (if possible) reviews as I do not have the time or capabilities in some cases to thoroughly test all aspects of a particular piece of hardware/software.

Good discussion to have over a beer one day. :)
 
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ktwebb

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At the entry level price the differences in performance and reliability are negligible. You mentioned tech support and that is probably what you want in terms of advice on what to get from a BBS. As far as Linsys this, or DLink that and how the hardware works, opinions on gear is going to be hit or miss. Some would love brand x/model y, while others will hate it. At the price they're selling these things that's the nature of the beast. Two router/ap combo units mfg'd on the same day, perhaps right after the other, one may work wonderfully for 4 years, the other may have to be RMA'd DOA. As far as what hardware to buy, decide on the features you want with the price that is right for you. But if the support is a weighted concern then getting feedback from this board or others might be something that should/could influence your decision.
 
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loup garou

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Linksys WRT54G or Buffalo WBR-G54 with Sveasoft firmware. I prefer the Buffalo, but personally use the Linksys (it was cheap).
 
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EdfromCocoa

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Guys,

Thanks to all of you. No one mentioned D-Link as their favorite. So, I will try one more time with D-Link to secure the router. If no help, I will switch to Linksys.

Ed
 
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ccbadd

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Linksys WRT54G or Buffalo WBR-G54 with Sveasoft firmware.
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I really like the Buffalo routers but I really don't think that most people will need the Sveasoft firmwares. It's nice to have available, but the stock firmwares work great. I have a WBR-G54 and WBR2-G54 connected using WDS to connect to endsw of my house and they work perfectly. I also have a WYR-G54 that is pretty much the same as all the other clones that use the new Marvell chipset. They did add intrusion detection to it though.
 
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skyking

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I use linksys, but also work with d-link and netgear. I have not had a bit of trouble with the netgear units, and I have tossed out one d-link and one smc. One of the 9 linksys is a little flakey, with the dhcp server going down unexplicably and needing a reboot now and again. Not what i'd call conclusive, just my experiences.
 
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