What router should i get?

[ManBearPig]

I have no effing idea...i'd like something with wireless N, and not too pricey. any ideas?

thanks in advance.

 

[Cooky]

Read Jack's FAQ site here

 

[ManBearPig]

Thanks...is that recent?

Also, does anyone have any personal recommendations, because I know there are a lot of routers that just suck ass. And i suck with networking!

 

[JackMDS]

Buffalo WHR-HP-G54

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

Asus WL-520GU - http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16833320023

Both are Very Good.

The Buffalo has much stronger Wireless.

If you need more features both can be Flash with DD-WRT.

http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/ind...hat_is_%22DD-WRT%22%3F


If needed.

Qos, http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Quality_of_Service

Bridge Configuration, http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Wireless_Bridge

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As an indirect side Note.

None of the Entry Level Router stand well very heavy P2P downloads.

Taking into consideration the big saving on "Questionable Downloads" One can spend few hundreds $$ on a "real" Router.

 

[ManBearPig]

are wireless N routers not good yet, then? I was kinda thinking about one because me and my sister both have lappys with wireless-n cards, and my brother will soon.

thanks Jack, you're always helpful!

 

[mentalcrisis00]

In my opinion wireless N has not really reached a stage where its gains outweigh the cost of most of the routers. Generally the good ones start at around $100. Personally I bought an old Linksys WRT54G version 3 off ebay for $25 shipped, I bought this router because of the fact that all the v. 1 to 4 can be flashed with Tomato firmware. I figured I'd try it cause it was so cheap and I didn't want to spend a bundle on wireless. I couldn't be happier, setup and flash was a breeze. I haven't had the router reboot or disconnect on me once and I get good signal throughout the house. I'd say that's pretty good for an aging router. The link below has the setup for tomato if you choose to flash the firmware, it also has a list of compatible routers that include the buffalo, linksys, and most asus models.

The DD-WRT firmware also works on linksys WRT54G routers that are v. 1-4.

Of course buying used hardware is always a gamble, it payed off for me but it might not for you. If you want a sure thing I'd say buy a Buffalo or Asus that can be upgraded with either Tomato or DD-WRT firmware.

Good Luck

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomato_(firmware)

Linksys WRT54G router

 

[vshah]

Originally posted by: mentalcrisis00
In my opinion wireless N has not really reached a stage where its gains outweigh the cost of most of the routers. Generally the good ones start at around $100. Personally I bought an old Linksys WRT54G version 3 off ebay for $25 shipped, I bought this router because of the fact that all the v. 1 to 4 can be flashed with Tomato firmware. I figured I'd try it cause it was so cheap and I didn't want to spend a bundle on wireless. I couldn't be happier, setup and flash was a breeze. I haven't had the router reboot or disconnect on me once and I get good signal throughout the house. I'd say that's pretty good for an aging router. The link below has the setup for tomato if you choose to flash the firmware, it also has a list of compatible routers that include the buffalo, linksys, and most asus models.

The DD-WRT firmware also works on linksys WRT54G routers that are v. 1-4.

Of course buying used hardware is always a gamble, it payed off for me but it might not for you. If you want a sure thing I'd say buy a Buffalo or Asus that can be upgraded with either Tomato or DD-WRT firmware.

Good Luck

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomato_(firmware)

Linksys WRT54G router

a new wrt54GL, which also supports tomato/dd-wrt goes for $50 bucks on amazon. ATM, i would buy that again if my current one goes bad, versus any other router

 

[Puffnstuff]

I can tell you two not to get, linksys rvs4000 and the d-link dgl-4500 (which I currently use) have both left me with a bad taste in my mouth. The best one I've used was the linksys wrt54gx which died in a lightning strike.

 

[Madwand1]

Originally posted by: Kazaam
are wireless N routers not good yet, then? I was kinda thinking about one because me and my sister both have lappys with wireless-n cards, and my brother will soon.

There's a bias on this forum against draft-n, but it's ultimately your choice and money.

I suggest looking at the TrendNet TEW-633GR if you're so inclined -- it approaches the budget category in draft-n pricing, but with a higher-end feature set.

http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/content/view/30308/96/
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16833156226

 

[JackMDS]

Originally posted by: Madwand1

There's a bias on this forum against draft-n, but it's ultimately your choice and money.

The page of this Router states.

300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router
TEW-633GR (Version 1.1R)

* 14x the speed and 6x the range of wireless g

( http://trendnet.com/products/p...d=145_TEW-633GR&cat=66 )

I get from my current 802.11g Router 2.5 MB/sec (B=Byte) transfer and a Good Indoor coverage of about 90 feet.

Is that means that if I live every thing else equal and just install the TEW-633GR.

I would get transfer of 35 MB/sec. (B-Byte), and an indoor coverage of 1260 feet.

If you promise me such performance I would buy it with Joy.

P.S. I can not be blamed as a TrendNet basher since I recommend other devices that they sell almost every day.

 

[Madwand1]

Originally posted by: JackMDS
I get from my current 802.11g Router 2.5 MB/sec (B=Byte) transfer and a Good Indoor coverage of about 90 feet.

2.5 MB/s = 20 Mb/s which is also far from the "54 Mb/s" advertised standard-g speed. The bottom line is that all wireless sucks compared to wired, and you have to take marketing claims with buckets of salt.

If you're getting 20 Mb/s sustained at 90 feet, you're getting very good performance -- much better than average.

I've hit > 100 Mb/s sustained actual transfers with draft-n in my home at around maximum distance I actually use it, which is apparently 5x your speed, and also 4x the theoretical throughput maximum you can get over standard-g under ideal conditions which are rarely reached. More typical figures for me, like right now, are around 80 Mb/s, which is still 4x your really-great for standard-g speed.

 

[cyphilis]

TrendNet TEW-633GR

+1 Got one last week and I love it. Easy to get it up and going.