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Wireless Router
I was all set to but the LINKSYS WRT54G, but heard bad things about version 5? Extra range would be nice but don’t want to pay a lot probably something in the range of $50 to $100. I know that some of the members have real experience in the computer field and I would appreciate some suggestions. |
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Remove Remove Remove Product D-Link DI-524 IEEE 802.3/3u, IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless Router - Retail
LINKSYS WRT54G IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless-G Broadband Router - Retail
BELKIN F5D8230-4 IEEE 802.3/3u, IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless Router - Retail
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I'm no expert but I have had no problems with a few different D-Link wireless routers. I'm currently using a DI-524 and it is great. No problems at all. I have also used a SMC router without any problems. Most guys here will recommend Linksys stuff.
I like the D-Link stuff because it has been reliable and it can be had for next to nothing. My recent DI-524 was free after rebate. I added a Hawking antenna for a little extra range. That was about $20. Don't know if it actually works but what the heck. You don't have to spend alot.
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Many of my friends have tried that D-Link router with connectivity problems. I personally use the Linksys WRT54G and have no problems at all. SMC's products are very solid as well.
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I have Linksys and it has been fine.
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Linksys WRT54G is what I use and recommend. Just don't use the CD they say to run first. I've yet to see that wizard work properly and I've installed a bunch of these for customers.
Plug directly into it and go to 192.168.1.1 to set it up Don't forget to enable wireless security and change the default SSID.... |
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I have three Linksys systems up and running. You can get real people on their customer service line. When you get set up, go into the router via 192.168.1.1 and make note of all your settings. If ever you have a problem you have your notes.
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D-Link routers always die quicker, or people have connectivity problems from the start. I use the Linksys WRT54G router both in Bulgaria (right now) and back home in Canada.
The only reason why you may have heard that verison 5 is "bad" is because there are some people who upload third party firmware on that particular model, which gives the router functions that can only be found on $1000+ equipment. Only version 4 could accept the firmware, and now that Linksys has moved on to version 5, these "modders" have dubbed it bad. There is nothing bad about it for you and me.
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No problems with the WRT54G
I have two Linksys WRT54GS wireless routers and they perform flawlessly. (The 'S' indicates the router has Speedbooster capability which gives it up to 35% greater throughput when your computer has a Speedbooster compatible wireless modem, otherwise it's basically the same as the WRT54G).
I had problems running the wizard from the CD (as mtndew06 mentioned) so I installed it manually. |
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