Wireless Router Suggestions

Viral · 30 Nov 2008 at 03:32

I am currently using a D Link DI 524 but it randomly disconnects the wifi at least once a week which is a problem as I rent out my basement and the tenants dont get any internet when it drops and I dont know as I dont use wifi. I just want a reliable wireless router. I have 3 pc's, PS3 and 360 connected to the device.

xb8browney · 30 Nov 2008 at 09:36

Linksys WRT54GS

gillywibble · 30 Nov 2008 at 12:10

I've just upgraded to a Linksys WAG160N.

So stable i've tweaked the SNR margin to give an extra 3 meg.

bledd · 30 Nov 2008 at 12:16

WRT54GL + install tomato on it.
get an AM200 too if you're on adsl

tolien · 30 Nov 2008 at 17:48

What bledd said - a WRT54GS would be a really bad idea, unless you're buying an old one.

Viral · 30 Nov 2008 at 21:58

I have also been thinking about the D link DIR 655 as its on sale here for $90 CDN

tolien · 30 Nov 2008 at 22:18

The WRT54GL retails for ~$60, and would be just as good unless all the devices you'd connect will do 802.11n.

Viral · 30 Nov 2008 at 23:03

Thanks for the suggestion on the Linksys model, I can see its a very popular choice so I will try and find one here.

Viral · 2 Dec 2008 at 02:59

I cannot find the WRT54GL only the newer version the WRT54G2, is this new router as good as the old one?

Viral · 2 Dec 2008 at 05:54

I have found and ordered a WRT54GL, as soon as it arrives I will put Tomato on it and set it up, any help would be appreciated from anybody else with this setup at that point.

tolien · 2 Dec 2008 at 10:04

Installing Tomato should be the same as installing any other firmware, and you'll get a similar web interface to the original once it's installed.

Viral said:
I cannot find the WRT54GL only the newer version the WRT54G2, is this new router as good as the old one?

No.

tonyzero · 2 Dec 2008 at 18:09

is there much benefit in having a WRT54GL and AM200 combo over my netgear DG834GT ?

would it stop my PS3 from dropping connection after about 30-60 of use.

tolien · 2 Dec 2008 at 19:02

It depends if the problem is the router crapping out or not.

tonyzero · 2 Dec 2008 at 19:20

tolien said:
It depends if the problem is the router crapping out or not.

i have no idea what it is but i have tried using a different firmware on my router, i was on uberGT and now i am on TeamGT

tolien · 2 Dec 2008 at 19:29

For starters, what "drops connection"? The wireless connection between the PS3 and router, or the internet connection?
If it's the former, do any other wireless devices get disconnected? Is it the same if you use a cable to connect the PS3?

tonyzero · 2 Dec 2008 at 19:50

its only the PS3 that drops and it is wired to the router

SimonC · 2 Dec 2008 at 19:56

tolien said:
What bledd said - a WRT54GS would be a really bad idea, unless you're buying an old one.

What wrong with the gs and when you say old one what version?

Just curious is all I have seen the GL recommended a few times but all I want to do is make the GS a wifi receiver for the XBOX 360 using dd wrt firmware.

tolien · 2 Dec 2008 at 20:38

SimonC said:
What wrong with the gs and when you say old one what version?

Less RAM, less flash, slower CPU. Won't run most of the third party firmware.
There's no difference in price, so there's no good reason to buy a G or GS over a GL.
The GSv4.0 and above are cut down.

SimonC · 2 Dec 2008 at 21:47

tolien said:
Less RAM, less flash, slower CPU. Won't run most of the third party firmware.
There's no difference in price, so there's no good reason to buy a G or GS over a GL.
The GSv4.0 and above are cut down.

Oh ok, GL it is then, thanks for the info

bledd · 3 Dec 2008 at 12:35

Viral said:
I have found and ordered a WRT54GL, as soon as it arrives I will put Tomato on it and set it up, any help would be appreciated from anybody else with this setup at that point.

first thing to do after putting tomato on it

Administration->Configuration->Restore Default Configuration->Erase all data in NVRAM memory(thorough)->OK

(clears out any crap that could be in the ram)
default password is 'admin' (no username) -I think