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What wireless router are you using?
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DLink DI-624. Works fine, easy set-up and decent range. Relatively inexpensive (especially if you buy it on sale as I did).
I'm glad I keep an eye on these router threads.
In the past two weeks I've seen two different electronics giants with the Linksys WRT54G on sale. On both occasions, I've nearly gone online and made the purchase.
Rumors about the unreliability of the current version (dropped signals, frequent need for restart) have kept me from buying. Having them confirmed here and elsewhere, I'm glad I waited.
I'd go for the new AirPort Extreme n, but I doubt I'll be able to use it to its full potential -- my somewhat monopolistic IP limits dl speeds to 5 Mbps, and while I could pay for a 10 Mbps connection, I pay enough as it is.
Anyway, thanks.
In the past two weeks I've seen two different electronics giants with the Linksys WRT54G on sale. On both occasions, I've nearly gone online and made the purchase.
Rumors about the unreliability of the current version (dropped signals, frequent need for restart) have kept me from buying. Having them confirmed here and elsewhere, I'm glad I waited.
I'd go for the new AirPort Extreme n, but I doubt I'll be able to use it to its full potential -- my somewhat monopolistic IP limits dl speeds to 5 Mbps, and while I could pay for a 10 Mbps connection, I pay enough as it is.
Anyway, thanks.
Later versions of the WRT54G are, indeed, crap. Linksys has been crippling it ever since version 5 of the router. The WRT54GL, on the other hand (note the 'L' in the model) is based on how it used to be BEFORE version 5 came around and screwed things up. It's based on Linux, which means you can run any 3rd-party firmware on it (I use DD-WRT and am very happy).
I think that the majority of the people who are reporting issues have the G, and not the GL. If you're considering a Linksys router, skip the G and go straight to the GL. You won't be disappointed.
I'm using the Airport Extreme 'N' for my C2D MacBook, CD iMac, Canon Printer, and Xbox 360 Wireless Adapter. Everything works speedy and perfect.
If you get it you can take advantage of wireless printing, wireless hard drive, and "n" streaming between computers for wireless backup, file transfers, or Apple TV.
I use D-Link
The one I have has b/g and n speeds. Works really well too. Running it in protected mode with Network Magic controlling the connections on my old xp box. That's about all I use the xp box for now is controlling my internet access for the house. Hardly for anything else
The one I have has b/g and n speeds. Works really well too. Running it in protected mode with Network Magic controlling the connections on my old xp box. That's about all I use the xp box for now is controlling my internet access for the house. Hardly for anything else
Yes, if you're looking for the WRT54G's of old, you have to buy a WRT54GL now. The only big difference is the name.
I got a WRT54G v2 that I've been using for 4 years now. I ran sveasoft long ago, hyperWRT, and finally settled with DD-WRT. I'm itchin to get a WRT350N and put DD-WRT on it but I'm waiting for any lingering issues to be worked out with the Atheros-based Apple N chip and the Broadcom-based N Linksys routers.
I've a Linksys WRT54GS (v4.71.1) and a Linksys WRT54GX4 (v1.00.17)...both are SOLID performers.
I use Verizon's FiOS (15mbs down, 2 mbs up) with their Actiontec router, but the router performs subpar. It constantly drops connections or seizes, which requires powercycling the unit. The other day, I attempted to upgrade the firmware and it locked up during the flash process, which resulted in me bricking it. I'm using the WRT54GS as a replacement until I can get a new Actiontec, although I'm leaning toward keeping the WRT54GS where it currently resides.
The Actiontec is HIGHLY configurable, moreso than the standard Linksys. It has some firewall capabilities that are similar to enterprise firewalls (think Checkpoint)...it doesn't rely solely on NAT.
I use Verizon's FiOS (15mbs down, 2 mbs up) with their Actiontec router, but the router performs subpar. It constantly drops connections or seizes, which requires powercycling the unit. The other day, I attempted to upgrade the firmware and it locked up during the flash process, which resulted in me bricking it. I'm using the WRT54GS as a replacement until I can get a new Actiontec, although I'm leaning toward keeping the WRT54GS where it currently resides.
The Actiontec is HIGHLY configurable, moreso than the standard Linksys. It has some firewall capabilities that are similar to enterprise firewalls (think Checkpoint)...it doesn't rely solely on NAT.