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mike1210 said:
Linksys WRT54GL seems to be a fave on here :)
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Definately. If yo aint happy with the standard range, you can update the firmware to someone linux distro, and up the strength of the signal :D
 
mike1210 said:
Linksys WRT54GL seems to be a fave on here :)
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Just been looking at similar routers and saw this thread. I have looked at the ocuk product page but can't see what the difference btw the G and GL models is. Can anyone enlighten me?

Also these are both in the cable section. Is the only difference btw them and adsl routers that the adsl ones seem to have the modem built in? ie could one of these "cable" routers work if plugged into a seperate adsl modem? - I am looking for a router for cable at the moment but just wondered if I could use it for an adsl connection with seperate modem in the future if needed.

thanks
 
freebooter said:
Just been looking at similar routers and saw this thread. I have looked at the ocuk product page but can't see what the difference btw the G and GL models is. Can anyone enlighten me?

Also these are both in the cable section. Is the only difference btw them and adsl routers that the adsl ones seem to have the modem built in? ie could one of these "cable" routers work if plugged into a seperate adsl modem? - I am looking for a router for cable at the moment but just wondered if I could use it for an adsl connection with seperate modem in the future if needed.
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The newer revisions of the WRT54G use the VxWorks OS and have reduced flash memory and RAM. This means using 3rd party firmware is out of the equation.

The WRT54GL is a model which returns to the Linux-based OS and is more like the older v4 of the WRT54G. This means 3rd party firmware can be used.

In short, steer clear of the recent models of WRT54G (v5 and over). There is a Wikipedia article with more details if you need further information.

Also, yes, the 'cable' routers will work fine if used via an ethernet ADSL modem.
 
Phemo said:
The newer revisions of the WRT54G use the VxWorks OS and have reduced flash memory and RAM. This means using 3rd party firmware is out of the equation.

The WRT54GL is a model which returns to the Linux-based OS and is more like the older v4 of the WRT54G. This means 3rd party firmware can be used.

In short, steer clear of the recent models of WRT54G (v5 and over). There is a Wikipedia article with more details if you need further information.

Also, yes, the 'cable' routers will work fine if used via an ethernet ADSL modem.
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Many thanks for the help. As a linux user I definately like the sound of a router with a linux based OS :D
 
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