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Post #16
Mar 30 2006, 15:41
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QUOTE(X@vier @ Mar 30 2006, 10:14) [snapback]587366544[/snapback]
thnx guys for all ur replies u have convince me about the linksys router. Now I'm looking into getting this one linksys WRT54GS with this Wireless-G Notebook Adapter WPC54G, is that any good? will i have any compatibility probles?
I only have a budget of $160 Can for both, reason I'm trying to stay at that price range.
again thnx for all ur help/replies.
X@vier
If you are getting the WRT54GS router, get yourself the WPC54GS card, not the WPC54G. If you are in budget, just get the WRT54G and the WPC54G. Getting into the SpeedBooster might add about $40 extra. /EZ
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Post #17
Mar 30 2006, 15:46
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QUOTE(EZRecovery @ Mar 30 2006, 15:41) [snapback]587366619[/snapback]
If you are getting the WRT54GS router, get yourself the WPC54GS card, not the WPC54G.
If you are in budget, just get the WRT54G and the WPC54G. Getting into the SpeedBooster might add about $40 extra.
/EZ
thnx, i just found the WRT54GS, i didn't see it before.....yes i am in a budget but i just calculated the prices and i can still do it.....so i guess is the WRT54GS router and the WRT54GS Adapter. thnx for all ur help guys, X@vier
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Post #18
Mar 30 2006, 16:04
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QUOTE(DJ Prem @ Mar 30 2006, 10:57) [snapback]587366485[/snapback] Linksys how can you even compare DLink to Linksys  I know!   WRT54G Pwns all! WRT54G with HyperWRT FTW!!  
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Post #19
Mar 30 2006, 16:10
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All you need to know about linksys is available here : http://www.linksysinfo.org/Please be reminded that the WRT54GS VER 5 is not working with 3rd party firmware. Most of the newest (in the market) router is v5 already. I would suggest you to get a WRT54G (without the S) since you will mostly not use the "Speedbooster" function anyway unless you buy all adapters adopting "Speedbooster" from linksys. Or, you can just buy the older version of WRT54G or WRT54GS over ebay. Again....be aware of the hardware version. There are differences between each hardware version. Head over to http://www.linksysinfo.org/modules.php?nam...=showpage&pid=6 and you can deal with a lot of information on the differences. Anyway, I quote from Linksysinfo.org by TOXIC: NO 3rd Party Firmware exists for this model. the problem is the amount of RAM and the OS is VxWorks and not Linux. if you want to use 3rd Party Firmwares, DO NOT BUY A WRT54G v5 To find out which WRT54G you are buying look at the Serial number on the box or the Unit itself. There are serveral versions of the WRT54G, different powersupplies, chipsets, features, though all based on similar firmware. To find out which model you have please go by the Serial Number of your WRT54G. This is the only true way of finding out what one you have. Known serial numbers (first 4 characters) vs versions / Chipsets: CDF0 = WRT54G v1.0 / ADM6996L Chipset / 125Mhz CPU CDF1 = WRT54G v1.0 / ADM6996L Chipset / 125Mhz CPU CDF2 = WRT54G v1.1 / ADM6996L Chipset / 200Mhz CPU CDF3 = WRT54G v1.1 / ADM6996L Chipset / 200Mhz CPU CDF5 = WRT54G v2.0 / ADM6996L Chipset / 200Mhz CPU CDF7 = WRT54G v2.2 / BCM5325EKQM Chipset / 200Mhz CPU CDF8 = WRT54G v3.0 / BCM5325EKQM Chipset / 200Mhz CPU CDF9 = WRT53G v3.1 / BCM5325EKQM Chipset / 200Mhz CPU CDFA = WRT54G v4.0 / BCM5352E Chipset / 200Mhz CPU CDFB = WRT54G v5.0 / BCM5352EKPB Chipset < the one to stay away from. recommendations: WRT54G v2.0-v4.0 WRT54GS v1.0-v4.0
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Post #20
Mar 30 2006, 17:45
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QUOTE(mipra @ Mar 30 2006, 16:10) [snapback]587366692[/snapback] All you need to know about linksys is available here : http://www.linksysinfo.org/Please be reminded that the WRT54GS VER 5 is not working with 3rd party firmware. Most of the newest (in the market) router is v5 already. I would suggest you to get a WRT54G (without the S) since you will mostly not use the "Speedbooster" function anyway unless you buy all adapters adopting "Speedbooster" from linksys. Or, you can just buy the older version of WRT54G or WRT54GS over ebay. Again....be aware of the hardware version. There are differences between each hardware version. Head over to http://www.linksysinfo.org/modules.php?nam...=showpage&pid=6 and you can deal with a lot of information on the differences. Anyway, I quote from Linksysinfo.org by TOXIC: NO 3rd Party Firmware exists for this model. the problem is the amount of RAM and the OS is VxWorks and not Linux. if you want to use 3rd Party Firmwares, DO NOT BUY A WRT54G v5 To find out which WRT54G you are buying look at the Serial number on the box or the Unit itself. There are serveral versions of the WRT54G, different powersupplies, chipsets, features, though all based on similar firmware. To find out which model you have please go by the Serial Number of your WRT54G. This is the only true way of finding out what one you have. Known serial numbers (first 4 characters) vs versions / Chipsets: CDF0 = WRT54G v1.0 / ADM6996L Chipset / 125Mhz CPU CDF1 = WRT54G v1.0 / ADM6996L Chipset / 125Mhz CPU CDF2 = WRT54G v1.1 / ADM6996L Chipset / 200Mhz CPU CDF3 = WRT54G v1.1 / ADM6996L Chipset / 200Mhz CPU CDF5 = WRT54G v2.0 / ADM6996L Chipset / 200Mhz CPU CDF7 = WRT54G v2.2 / BCM5325EKQM Chipset / 200Mhz CPU CDF8 = WRT54G v3.0 / BCM5325EKQM Chipset / 200Mhz CPU CDF9 = WRT53G v3.1 / BCM5325EKQM Chipset / 200Mhz CPU CDFA = WRT54G v4.0 / BCM5352E Chipset / 200Mhz CPU CDFB = WRT54G v5.0 / BCM5352EKPB Chipset < the one to stay away from. recommendations: WRT54G v2.0-v4.0 WRT54GS v1.0-v4.0 wow thats a lot of useful info, thnx mipra that was a lot of help. so i guess i have to look for the WRT54GS v1.0 - v4.0 and yes i will be getting the adapter with the SpeedBooster. X@vier
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Post #21
Mar 30 2006, 20:23
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Its not your fault you're stupid
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EZRecovery......you have a picture of a dude with no shirt on......care to tell us anything ?
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Post #22
Mar 30 2006, 20:43
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QUOTE(cwalker2734 @ Mar 30 2006, 20:23) [snapback]587367456[/snapback] EZRecovery......you have a picture of a dude with no shirt on......care to tell us anything ? haha thats funny because i was thinking the same thing anyways, where am I going to find a WRT54GS v1.0-v4.0? when all the new ones are v5.0  X@vier
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Post #23
Mar 30 2006, 21:01
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You will have to inspect each box at the store for the right serial numbers. I tried every where and all i
could find were V-5s. I ended up buying a WRT54GL and flashing it with HYPERWRT, wich will get you
speedbooster. NCIX has them in stock.
WRT54GS
CGN0 = WRT54GS v1.0 / ADM6996L Chipset / CPU 200Mhz
CGN1 = WRT54GS v1.0 / ADM6996L Chipset / CPU 200Mhz
CGN2 = WRT54GS v1.1 / BCM5325EKQM Chipset / CPU 200Mhz
CGN3 = WRT54GS v2.0 / BCM5325EKQM Chipset / CPU 200Mhz
CGN4 = WRT54GS v2.1 / BCM5325EKQM Chipset / CPU 200Mhz
CGN5 = WRT54GS v3.0 / BCM5352E Chipset / CPU 200Mhz
CGN6 = WRT54GS v4.0 / BCM5352E Chipset / CPU 200Mhz
CGN7 = WRT54GS v5.0 / the one to stay away from
WRT54GL
CL7A = WRT54GL / BCM5352E Chipset / CPU 200Mhz
Good luck hunting them down.
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Post #24
Mar 30 2006, 21:39
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Another vote for LinkSys. I was disappointed this month when I bought a D-Link 524 Wireless router, I was moving to wireless due too much wires around my room and I got a new desk so I had to do this. Basically my friend gave me his LinkSys BEFW11S4 which is a 802.11B standard wireless device but the card I have is a G card.
The D-Link was giving me a maxium of "Very Low" in signal strength according to windows and my network card software, but then I hooked up this router my friend gave me (old) from LinkSys and god damn I tell you the signal is now at "Excellent" which is the highest level of strength. Funny thing I put both routers in my room to see if its something in the walls that was making it low but still I was getting "Very Low" I was very disappointed and returned the router the day after and stuck with this for now until I can afford a new Linksys G router.
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Post #25
Mar 30 2006, 22:51
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QUOTE(morebaker @ Mar 30 2006, 21:01) [snapback]587367580[/snapback]
You will have to inspect each box at the store for the right serial numbers. I tried every where and all i
could find were V-5s. I ended up buying a WRT54GL and flashing it with HYPERWRT, wich will get you
speedbooster. NCIX has them in stock.
WRT54GS
CGN0 = WRT54GS v1.0 / ADM6996L Chipset / CPU 200Mhz
CGN1 = WRT54GS v1.0 / ADM6996L Chipset / CPU 200Mhz
CGN2 = WRT54GS v1.1 / BCM5325EKQM Chipset / CPU 200Mhz
CGN3 = WRT54GS v2.0 / BCM5325EKQM Chipset / CPU 200Mhz
CGN4 = WRT54GS v2.1 / BCM5325EKQM Chipset / CPU 200Mhz
CGN5 = WRT54GS v3.0 / BCM5352E Chipset / CPU 200Mhz
CGN6 = WRT54GS v4.0 / BCM5352E Chipset / CPU 200Mhz
CGN7 = WRT54GS v5.0 / the one to stay away from
WRT54GL
CL7A = WRT54GL / BCM5352E Chipset / CPU 200Mhz
Good luck hunting them down.
thnx for all ur help guys, I just got the Linksys Wireless G Broadband Router with SpeedBoost and the Notebook Adapter with SpeedBoost. didn't take me long to find the one with the CGN6 S/N  but the sales person was looking at me funny  now can some1 tell me more about this firmware updates or hook me up with a link. thnx again, X@vier
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Post #26
Mar 30 2006, 23:05
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QUOTE(X@vier @ Mar 30 2006, 10:14) [snapback]587366544[/snapback]
thnx guys for all ur replies u have convince me about the linksys router. Now I'm looking into getting this one linksys WRT54GS with this Wireless-G Notebook Adapter WPC54G, is that any good? will i have any compatibility probles?
I only have a budget of $160 Can for both, reason I'm trying to stay at that price range.
again thnx for all ur help/replies.
X@vier
a.) i have used a dlink router and wireless card for a while, and it worked okay, but i wasn't crazy about it...so i went and bought the wrt54g router...and love it... b.) if you're gonna buy the wrt54gs router and then only buy the g wireless card...i would suggest it b/c you're not getting your money's worth from the router.... c.) compatibility issues...no...i have the wrt54g router at home and when i go stay with my mom during the week her boyfriend has the wrt54gs router...and i'm on it right now...so no problems... best advice...either get the 54g w/ speedboost router and card or get the 54g router and card...
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Post #27
Mar 30 2006, 23:10
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I've got the Linksys WRT54G and I'm very happy. It works how it should, no complaints. It's my first router so I can't compare with anything else but I think it is definitely worth the money 
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Post #28
Mar 30 2006, 23:14
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definately linksys.
My friend bought a D-LINK DI-624 and it was dropping out constantly. My friend also barely got any signal and he was only about 30-40ft away from the router. I had to build him a cantenna so that the signal would be strong enough to not get disconnected all the time.
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Post #29
Mar 31 2006, 10:10
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Linksys. Have been using my wrt54g over two years. Have installed the same at my parents and brothers since.
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Post #30
Mar 31 2006, 17:16
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okay guys i have finally set up my router and everything else but i have run into a problem  the router is connected to the modem and my pc (with the CAT 5 wire) i have no problem with my pc everything works just gr8, now my laptop has the wireless adapter and it works fine under the admin account (no problem) but when i log off and login as a limited user, I can still see the router and get a signal but i get no IP so can't connect to the internet.....any1 have an idea what is going on? all I'm doing is changing accounts from an admin to a limited one. I already try changing the limited account to an admin one and nothing PLS HELP!! X@vier
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