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Are you using wireless router?
Hi
everyone!, are you using wireless router?
i want to buy a wireless router, which brand will be better?
linksys, netgear, or others?
what are you using? how about wireless router?
everyone!, are you using wireless router?
i want to buy a wireless router, which brand will be better?
linksys, netgear, or others?
what are you using? how about wireless router?
This should be in motherboard ;)
I have one and it's a linksys and I never had any problems... linksys might be your best bet
I have one and it's a linksys and I never had any problems... linksys might be your best bet
3 years 6 months ago
I'd generally recommend linksys networking equipment. I've encountered less trouble with them than those of other make and the problems themselves are usually an issue with the chair/keyboard interface.
Im using linksys... just 2 let you know that if you like to play online games which require opened ports, try to ask the seller on how to open port in the router's firewall (if your not a technogeek that is)... but i would recommend linksys... works nicely and it has even a installation cd... XD
I'm using a linksys. It's ok... but I do have problems every now and then with the signal the router is emmitting.
I have a Netgear DG834G and it's never had a problem, 5 months of continuous uptime the last time I checked. Would have been longer, but I had to restart it when I installed some new firmware.
I also use two Apple Airport Expresses in a WDS (Wireless Distribution System) setup. Which allows the second one to extend the wireless network. The added USB print server and the ability to play music through them has also proved useful. I havn't had any problems with these routers either. Though they aren't cheap and only have one ethernet port.
I have a D-Link DI-624+ router, it restarts regularly (5-6 times a day) and sometimes doesn't restart correctly. I also know several other people who have had problems with D-link equipment. It is destined for the bin. Not recommended.
I have used some Linksys equipment and it seems ok, though I have had a lot of problems with one of their wireless cards.
I also use two Apple Airport Expresses in a WDS (Wireless Distribution System) setup. Which allows the second one to extend the wireless network. The added USB print server and the ability to play music through them has also proved useful. I havn't had any problems with these routers either. Though they aren't cheap and only have one ethernet port.
I have a D-Link DI-624+ router, it restarts regularly (5-6 times a day) and sometimes doesn't restart correctly. I also know several other people who have had problems with D-link equipment. It is destined for the bin. Not recommended.
I have used some Linksys equipment and it seems ok, though I have had a lot of problems with one of their wireless cards.
+++ So long, and thanks for all the fish +++
3 years 6 months ago
DeepDragoonI have a Netgear DG834G and it's never had a problem, 5 months of continuous uptime the last time I checked. Would have been longer, but I had to restart it when I installed some new firmware.
I have used some Linksys equipment and it seems ok, though I have had a lot of problems with one of their wireless cards.
I see problems with the Netgear DG834G's constantly in that their MTU aperture defaults too aggressively for most connections periodically causing unusual timeouts. That said, I believe the issue was resolved in one of the firmware updates but seeing as most of the users I support barely know what router they have I'm not suprised to find most have neglected to update firmwares.
As for wireless cards they tend to be a little finicky in general so I don't know that the problems you've mentioned would be reflective on linksys alone.
3 years 6 months ago
Using linksys ...no problems as of yet. I'm on the second floor and the wireless connection in the basement reads "strong".
hatesyouAs for wireless cards they tend to be a little finicky in general so I don't know that the problems you've mentioned would be reflective on linksys alone.
Oh I quite agree, the card in question was a WCF12 (Compact Flash Wireless B card), most other people that I know who use Linksys have been very pleased with their products. And they should be pretty good as they are a division of Cisco. It was mostly related to poorly coded/outdated drivers which Linksys wouldn't update.
hatesyouI see problems with the Netgear DG834G's constantly in that their MTU aperture defaults too aggressively for most connections periodically causing unusual timeouts. That said, I believe the issue was resolved in one of the firmware updates but seeing as most of the users I support barely know what router they have I'm not suprised to find most have neglected to update firmwares.
The first thing I do when I get any product is check for updates for it, and check forums etc... to see if the updates cause/fix any problems. I don't remember hearing about any MTU problems, but maybe I fixed it by updating the firmware immediately. And I've been nothing but impressed with the devices wireless performance and stability, though as with any router you do have to set it up right.
+++ So long, and thanks for all the fish +++
Oh man.. I know how to answer this yet at the same time I don't..
I use a Linksys 8-port router with a seperate Linksys Wireless Access Point connected to it. It's Wireeless-B(802.1b).
If you don't have a house made of solid bricks and you're not totally technically inept get any Linksys wireless router. I've found the guided setup on Netgear routers to be quite easy on Cable or DSL. Linksys Routers have a "one-touch setup" button but I've never used it.
So basically narrow it down here.. every brand has it's strengths and weaknesses. In my opinion Linksys routers are overall good because it's not difficult to open/forward firewall ports for games and special net services.
Also take into consideration any factors which may drastically weaken the signal of a normal wireless G rotuer. A MiMO based router is capable of both higer wireless speeds as well as longer range.
Assuming that your house isn't massive or made out of led I'd suggest a standard Liksys Wireless-G router w/ built-in 4 port switch.
I use a Linksys 8-port router with a seperate Linksys Wireless Access Point connected to it. It's Wireeless-B(802.1b).
If you don't have a house made of solid bricks and you're not totally technically inept get any Linksys wireless router. I've found the guided setup on Netgear routers to be quite easy on Cable or DSL. Linksys Routers have a "one-touch setup" button but I've never used it.
So basically narrow it down here.. every brand has it's strengths and weaknesses. In my opinion Linksys routers are overall good because it's not difficult to open/forward firewall ports for games and special net services.
Also take into consideration any factors which may drastically weaken the signal of a normal wireless G rotuer. A MiMO based router is capable of both higer wireless speeds as well as longer range.
Assuming that your house isn't massive or made out of led I'd suggest a standard Liksys Wireless-G router w/ built-in 4 port switch.
Wireless is so handy, i mostly use linksys equipment on my own home network and haven't really ever had a problem with it, most linksys items are easy to configure
alot of people tend to say wireless isn't that secure, but its fine most of the time, just make sure you setup a wep key or whatever security method you plan on using (so not just anyone can use your network, and internet share if your sharing it) or just statically enter in the mac address's of the systems to want to have access and its pritty secure as well (tho of course not as secure as hardwiring)
also, one thing alot of people overlook some times is the frequency the wireless router is running at, and interfearence, most (but not all) routers tend to run at 2.4GHz (like alot of cordless phones also run on) which can sometimes cause wireless connections to drop, to cure this, just change the cahnnel the router is using and this can be cured easy enough, or just get a 5.0GHz phone or whatever it was
alot of people tend to say wireless isn't that secure, but its fine most of the time, just make sure you setup a wep key or whatever security method you plan on using (so not just anyone can use your network, and internet share if your sharing it) or just statically enter in the mac address's of the systems to want to have access and its pritty secure as well (tho of course not as secure as hardwiring)
also, one thing alot of people overlook some times is the frequency the wireless router is running at, and interfearence, most (but not all) routers tend to run at 2.4GHz (like alot of cordless phones also run on) which can sometimes cause wireless connections to drop, to cure this, just change the cahnnel the router is using and this can be cured easy enough, or just get a 5.0GHz phone or whatever it was
3 years 6 months ago
Check out this link for some networking basics: Ezlan
I usually stick with Linksys, Dlink or Netgear. I've run into problems with Belkin routers.
I usually stick with Linksys, Dlink or Netgear. I've run into problems with Belkin routers.
Right now I have a Linksys WRT54G and it is a great router. I have a custom firmware that unleashes the full power of the router. You can make it do almost anything.
I say go for Linksys. Personally, I have thw WRT54G. Never had any problems with it. Easy to configure the settings. Not expensive either.
I'd vote linksys...but i use netgear for some reason
most of the time, it works fine, but sometimes, GOOD GOD!! every 30 minutes or so, the thing just dies...i lose the wireless connection, so i have to go down and reset my router...grr...and for some reason, starcraft lags like a mo fo when there are 2+ players...even on lan!
other routers seem to work a lot better though...at least for me
most of the time, it works fine, but sometimes, GOOD GOD!! every 30 minutes or so, the thing just dies...i lose the wireless connection, so i have to go down and reset my router...grr...and for some reason, starcraft lags like a mo fo when there are 2+ players...even on lan!
other routers seem to work a lot better though...at least for me