Recomend A New Router?

[Aeonandromere]

Does anyone have any recommendations for a good wireless router? I currently have a Linksys WRT45G that fails and drops connections every hour or so requiring it to be unplugged and plugged back in (both wired and wireless). This is getting annoying, and I figure it is time to replace the router and ditch this one.

I am looking for something that is under $100, and preferably under $80, had good configuration options (including the ability to install custom firmware) and provides good signal strength. Average distance for a user from the router in the house is usually about 35 - 40ft away and two floors up (router is located in the middle of the basement, laptops are usually used in the bedrooms.) The house also has a steel frame construction and is covered in brick... which doesn't help the signal at all.

Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks!

[Darrian]

A few weeks ago I picked up the Netgear WNDR3300 from Walmart, and I've been pretty happy with it so far. I don't know if you could find it anywhere for under $80, though.

[cpressland2]

Best Router i've ever used is the Apple AirPort Extreme, it's not cheep but it's damned fast and supports concurrent G and N transmissions. Good for my house :)

[+BudMan MVC]

Maybe your router is a POS because it doesn't exist? ;) There is no such thing as "WRT45G" there is a 54G.

Why don't you put some 3rd party firmware on the current 54G you have, and then see if it drops connections, etc.

What version of the wrt54G do you have v1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, etc..

[Aeonandromere]

Maybe your router is a POS because it doesn't exist? wink.gif There is no such thing as "WRT45G" there is a 54G.

Eh, same difference. I think (or hope) you know what I meant. :p

Why don't you put some 3rd party firmware on the current 54G you have, and then see if it drops connections, etc.

I am actually looking for a new router anyways, since I plan to move this one to the vacation house. I'm not at that house often, so I don't care if it continues to suck. I need a new router for my main residence.

I have the WRT54G v8 with v8.00.0 firmware.

[IbSta]

I have a D-LINK DIR-825 and its AMAZING.

[+BudMan MVC]

Well I would suggest you put dd-wrt on it

http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/How_T...sh_the_WRT54Gv8

As to a new router, whatever you choose I would pick something that supports 3rd party firmware. The wrt54GL would be a good choice.

[Elv13]

You got the best router out there, just put ddwrt on it.

[soumyasch]

I use the Linksys WRT600N and am extremely happy with it. While it may not be as fast as WRT610N, it has got dd-wrt.

I also have another WRH54G, which is the cheapest I could find. Used with dd-wrt, it is great for not too heavy requirements.

[:: Lyon ::]

I'm actually planning to grab the Netcomm NB6+4W in about half an hour. Anyone has it?

[Omen1393]

I'm actually having the exact same problem except I have a WRV54G wireless router, I'm considering changing to a Belkin router for around $70 are those any good?

[chrisj1968]

D-link gaming routers. I suggest the gaming router specifically as it has a processor for faster upload speeds for less game latency

[VAVA Mk2]

WRT54GS is what I use by Linksys. Really cheap now and works great!

[Neoauld]

D-link gaming routers. I suggest the gaming router specifically as it has a processor for faster upload speeds for less game latency

i have the DGL-4500 and itsn ever ANY trouble

but theyre out of his price range i think

[CrashG]

There's more updated stock firmware for that model too.

http://www.linksysbycisco.com/US/en/support/WRT54G/download

I'm using the v8.00.2 and not having disconnect problems like I was with v8.00.0

[goretsky Supervisor]

Hello,

I have had good experiences with a Buffalo Technologies Wireless-N Nfinity Dual Band Gigabit Router and Access Point, Model # WZR-AG300NH. They are no longer manufactured, but you could look around for a used one. Doesn't run DD-WRT, though.

Regards,

Aryeh Goretsky