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802.11G router of choice ? time to go new - Fritz - 10-03-2006
WRT54G
or
D-Link
or
Belkin
Re: 802.11G router of choice ? time to go new - BigGuynRusty - 10-03-2006
Buffalo
BGnR
Re: 802.11G router of choice ? time to go new - Paul F. - 10-03-2006
I've also had great luck with Buffalo Tech wireless routers.
Now if I could just get a straight answer from them about whether their newer models will pass AppleTalk for printing to some of our older network laser printers....
Re: 802.11G router of choice ? time to go new - mattkime - 10-03-2006
Look into the Buffalo deals posted recently. Essentially the same hardware as the WRT54G. But avoid the current WRT54G models, the WRT54GL models are much better even if you don't hack them.
Re: 802.11G router of choice ? time to go new - DavidS - 10-03-2006
Another vote for Buffalo routers. I have four bridged together in my house.
Re: 802.11G router of choice ? time to go new - Fritz - 10-03-2006
I've never hoid of them.
Thanks
This one, I presume is like the WRT?
WHR-G54S
Re: 802.11G router of choice ? time to go new - bryanus - 10-03-2006
DO NOT get a Netgear-anything, no matter how free it is after rebates. Horrible.
Re: 802.11G router of choice ? time to go new - jdc - 10-03-2006
my netgears have always worked great...
why do you need a new router? are you doing a ton of transfers?
cause even the fastest cable modems --6 mbps -- are still slower than 802.11b = 11mbps
Re: 802.11G router of choice ? time to go new - Fritz - 10-03-2006
my cable connect is 6M-12M depending on the time of day.
I may switch to Vzn FiOS though if Cablevision can't stabilize. Cheaper for a better connect, but they don't have TV yet, so rather pointless at this point.
In any case, after much experimenting, I've come to the conclusion that my old router, a Belkin "b", has croaked. It's choking the speed.
When I pull it out of the circuit, dl goes from 1.5M avg to 6-12M avg.
Re: 802.11G router of choice ? time to go new - rexrzer - 10-04-2006
Your Belkin "B" router has a Lifetime Warranty, didn't you know that about Belkin routers?(
Maybe you could work that warranty into an upgrade...I've been using an FSD-7230-4 for almost 3 years, with only 1 firmware update, and it's working perfect, and has worked perfect all along. If you have any trouble, Belkin has telephone live tech support 24/7 365 days a year...I know because I did my firmware upgrade online with a Belkin tech on Xmas Day 2004.(tu)
You can score the FSD-7230-4 for less than $40 if you scout around...I've seen it on sale for as low as $22 A/R.B)-
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