Which Buffalo router should I get?

[rivethead]

My current router is a Buffalo WHR-G54S "AirStation Wireless G"

The Linksys I want to buy is a LINKSYS WRT54GL:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16833124190

The Buffalo has not been mucked with....I'm using the stock firmware.

Thanks!

 

[Madwand1]

Here are the instructions for flashing Buffalo routers with DD-WRT:

http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/ind...p/Installation#Buffalo

You will have to install DD-WRT or something like that to use the Buffalo router as a bridge. Access point mode is not enough.

Then you would have to set it up in client bridge mode. Some instructions for that can be seen here:

http://forums.anandtech.com/me...id=36&threadid=2207982

Of course you should have your main router in place and working first.

 

[JackMDS]

The Buffalo can bee a pain in the neck to lfash because of its Encrypted firmware.

From all the method described in the DD-WRT pages th on with the ongoing pings is the safest.

 

[heymrdj]

I recommend bigger antennas.

 

[imported_BadKarma]

Originally posted by: rivethead
My current router is a Buffalo WHR-G54S "AirStation Wireless G"

The Linksys I want to buy is a LINKSYS WRT54GL:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16833124190

The Buffalo has not been mucked with....I'm using the stock firmware.

Thanks!

Here's a good write up of what you wanted to do over at Gizmodo.
I have the Buffalo WHR-G125 that is flashed with DD-WRT for over a year now. And I'm pleased with its performance. The uptime is close to 200 days without the automatic reboot or reset like with my previous routers. DD-WRT also allows you to turn up the tranmission power of your router which may solve your weak signal problem.