Question on wireless router

[SugarJ]

I've got one. Works well, but you may have to update the firmware before it will work if you have a cable modem.

So download updated firmware BEFORE you hook it up.

[Squeetard]

I just got one back from a customer, lasted 3 months and died. I have never had any luck with DLink.

Linksys for the win.

[Mars]

Originally Posted by Squeetard

I just got one back from a customer, lasted 3 months and died. I have never had any luck with DLink.

Linksys for the win.

Agreed, I've had far less trouble with Linksys than with any other brand. (Netgear a close second)

And cheopo routers which can run the DD-WRT firmware are awesome.

[Conky]

I am considering switching to a wireless router, we have 2 desktops that will stayed hardwired one desktop on a wireless usb and a couple of laptops that are wifi and a wifi printer. I am considering the Linsky's wirelessN Gigabyte(cisco) would this router be appropriate, or is there others that better quality security and distance for around 100 bucks. any input would be appreciated

[miggs78]

Used 2 DLink routers so far, no problems what so ever. Only go for Linksys unless there is a special deal going on and it costs less than DLink, otherwise there is NOTHING wrong with DLink.

Seen so many people who have 1 or 2 minor problems with routers and start calling them useless and start discouraging people to buy anything from that company.

[Jmac]

The new Linksys routers suck balls ... We get loads of returns on those POSes, especially the WRT-160N ... The D-Link DIR-625 and especially the D-Link DIR-655 kick ass ...

[misterd]

Originally Posted by Jmac

The new Linksys routers suck balls ... We get loads of returns on those POSes, especially the WRT-160N ... The D-Link DIR-625 and especially the D-Link DIR-655 kick ass ...

Agreed! I've actually seen more Linksys WRT54G's die then one would ever dream of. Close to a dozen if I was to guess. They are what they are though. Unless you're getting into enterprise gear - don't expect much.

I've had great experiences with both the DIR655 and the DIR625 (both are wireless B/G/N routers)

[Conky]

Great thanks alot I did not realize that Linsky's was elcrapo i will definately take your advice thanks. I was under the impression that Linsky's(cisco) was the best how wrong I was. So I will get a d-link over the weekend and give it a go Thanks again.

[Conky]

Well just got back from futureshop picked up d-link 655($99.00+tax) pretty simple set up i was surprised at the range with my laptop. Thanks again for the advice

[lcdguy]

nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo :)

Anyway the regular wrt54g ones do suck but the 54gl is awesome once you get rid of the linksys crap software tomato for the win :). Also netgear prosafe devices are built like tanks.