Spec me a router & access point

doopydug · 12 Aug 2008 at 12:12

Existing router keeps dropping the wireless connection and i have upgarded to latest firmware and tried everything so I am gonna scrap it. Basically, I am looking for a new router that can dish out 4 wired connections, one of which is hard wired the length of the house. At this end of the house, I would like to connect a wireless access point so that my son, myself and my wife can all access the net when sat in the living room with laptops/iphones etc.

Anyone got a good recomendation for me?

FrenchTart · 12 Aug 2008 at 12:26

Which ISP are you with?

And what is your current router?

VeNT · 12 Aug 2008 at 12:27

WRT54GL +AM200 tbh

doopydug · 12 Aug 2008 at 12:28

Blueyonder Virgin Telewest or whatever its called

Netgear FP114 I think it is

Quite happy to buy a new router and access point together really - would like something thats matched and easy to set up

FrenchTart · 12 Aug 2008 at 12:29

In that case, go with what Vent said but you don't need the AM200

doopydug · 12 Aug 2008 at 12:31

Aekeron said:
In that case, go with what Vent said but you don't need the AM200

Need an access point for the far end of the house though as its a long house and get next to no signal in the sitting room

FrenchTart · 12 Aug 2008 at 12:33

Just use two WRT54GLs

To be honest, I'd keep the current router as is and then stick the WRT54GL on at the other end as your 'access point'.

The AM200 is an ADSL modem so you definitely don't want that for your Cable connection.

doopydug · 12 Aug 2008 at 12:35

Current router is fubar.

Keeps dropping connection to msn at the same time as dropping the wireless connection so am assuming there is something wrong.

Do i need a knowledge of linux to use that router?

FrenchTart · 12 Aug 2008 at 12:36

Not really. You should definitely install the "Tomato" custom firmware on it though - far more options and such.

Could you not just disable the wireless on the current router if you're using your AP? Or do you need it elsewhere in the house too?

doopydug · 12 Aug 2008 at 12:38

Aekeron said:
Not really. You should definitely install the "Tomato" custom firmware on it though - far more options and such.

Could you not just disable the wireless on the current router if you're using your AP? Or do you need it elsewhere in the house too?

I could but it still drops messenger occasionally too so think I will go with two of these from you guys recomendations.

read a few reviews here too and they look pperfect - two won't break the bank and should ensure reliability now.

FrenchTart · 12 Aug 2008 at 12:39

They are about the best choice for ethernet routers outside of the hundreds and hundreds of pounds range. Let us know how you get on with them.

VeNT · 12 Aug 2008 at 20:49

get the router and up the power in tomato for the wireless
see if it works like that without the 2nd AP, it did for us.