Which wireless router?

real · 23 Apr 2006 at 17:39

Hi,

Im buying a laptop tomorrow and I want to be able to use the internet in my room. The main pc is downstairs with a cable modem on blueyonder. What router would I need for a wireless connection?

Thanks

real · 23 Apr 2006 at 22:22

Surely some of you have a wireless router and can offer some advice?

Thanks in advance

AMDX23800+ · 23 Apr 2006 at 22:32

I have this one and it will work fine for any Ethernet modem(yours should be ethernet as it is cable) : CLICK HERE
Cya

real · 23 Apr 2006 at 22:35

Thanks for the reply. How much did you pay? And so if I set it up right ill be able to transfer files from pc to laptop yeah?

Thanks

Burbleflop · 23 Apr 2006 at 22:47

Linksys WRT54GS > Belkin crap

james.miller · 23 Apr 2006 at 22:49

Burbleflop said:
Linksys WRT54GS > Belkin crap

*nods approvingly* my Linksys rounter really has been fantastic. i cant fault it.

tolien · 23 Apr 2006 at 23:09

Agreed. WRT54GL if you want to guarantee not getting a lobotomised VXWorks version (though $deity knows where to get one, and asking where isn't on).

FunkyT · 24 Apr 2006 at 08:54

I use the NETGEAR WGR614 for all the cable installations I do. Never had any problems.

Jasperado · 24 Apr 2006 at 09:03

Burbleflop said:
Linksys WRT54GS > Belkin crap

And again !!

Mr. Brightside · 24 Apr 2006 at 11:13

I had nothing but problems with my WRT54G. The first one was fine (a version 1.1) but I wrecked that with a 3rd party firmware. I then got another one (version 2.2) and that was hell. It kept crashing under any sort of load - high WiFi traffic (i.e. necessary network backups) killed it, as did Torrents and running a SRCDS (source dedicated server). And it wouldn't automatically reboot which was a big problem if I wasn't around when it crashed since I run my web and e-mail server at home.

However I know that the potential is there because like I said the version 1.1 was fine, so maybe it was just an isolated issue.

Just my 2p. Hope this helps, null

Burbleflop · 24 Apr 2006 at 11:18

Who said anything about a WRT54G? I recommended the GS, not the G.

real · 24 Apr 2006 at 11:25

Thanks for all the replies. Is a big help.

Mr. Brightside · 24 Apr 2006 at 11:27

Burbleflop said:
Who said anything about a WRT54G? I recommended the GS, not the G.

Sorry my bad, misread

I hear the GS has double the amount of RAM which could indeed fix the problems I had as I reckon it's because it was running out of memory.

ted34 · 24 Apr 2006 at 15:22

I had problems with an old linksys adsl router but linksys replaced it for an updated version.

I now have a netgear rangemax router and have never had any problems - definitely sticking with netgear now

GuruJockStrap · 24 Apr 2006 at 16:18

tolien said:
Agreed. WRT54GL if you want to guarantee not getting a lobotomised VXWorks version (though $deity knows where to get one, and asking where isn't on).

Agreed. WRT54GL running the latest DD WRT Firmware. Runs like a dream and full of extra features for you to play with.