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Offline StokesAk

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Wireless routers?
« on: October 20, 2009, 07:24:01 PM »
What would you recomend for a new wireless router that is very basic and works well?

My price range it about $40, and i would like to but it in a store if at all possible.

Any suggestions?
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Re: Wireless routers?
« Reply #1 on: October 20, 2009, 07:52:09 PM »
Asus WL-520GU, $45 retail, $35 after rebate from Newegg:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833320023

Why? It runs good firmware from the factory, is well built, and can run DD-WRT (or other open-source firmware replacements with way more features) when you decide you want to do more with it.

Or go with the old standby Linksys WRT54GL, which runs $55 at newegg.

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Offline OOZ662

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Re: Wireless routers?
« Reply #2 on: October 21, 2009, 12:09:31 AM »
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Offline gyrene81

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Re: Wireless routers?
« Reply #3 on: October 21, 2009, 08:56:38 AM »
If you buy anything but a Linksys, you're on your own.
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Re: Wireless routers?
« Reply #4 on: October 21, 2009, 12:50:36 PM »
we use TP-LINK's or TrendNet wireless routers for our customers they work really well and or low cost
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Offline BaldEagl

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Re: Wireless routers?
« Reply #5 on: October 21, 2009, 01:11:04 PM »
I've been using my Linksys wireless router for 7 years now.  It hasn't failed me yet.
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Re: Wireless routers?
« Reply #6 on: October 25, 2009, 10:40:45 PM »
If you are still looking for one I have one that I would be willing to discuss via PM.
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Offline gyrene81

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Re: Wireless routers?
« Reply #7 on: October 26, 2009, 09:17:41 AM »
Quote from: TheZohan on October 21, 2009, 12:50:36 PM
we use TP-LINK's or TrendNet wireless routers for our customers they work really well and or low cost
Walmart brands?  :O
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Offline Rich46yo

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Re: Wireless routers?
« Reply #8 on: October 26, 2009, 10:49:25 AM »
Linksys is all Ive ever used.

Means a lot to be able to call a number, even on Christmas, and actually get a live person to fix your issue. Best support in the business.
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Offline OOZ662

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Re: Wireless routers?
« Reply #9 on: October 26, 2009, 11:46:44 AM »
That and they've become pretty much the home/home office standard, meaning there's a wealth of your "average" geeks (like me :D) lurking the internet with enough knowledge to help out in most cases.
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Offline Rich46yo

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Re: Wireless routers?
« Reply #10 on: October 26, 2009, 09:29:38 PM »
The only problem I have with Linksys is they had a great setup utility and now they have some scam utility you have to pay for. Some kind of program you have to buy. I dont know the full details because I havnt had to use any help materials, #1 setting up a network is pretty simply, #2, I just havnt had any problems in a year or two. So you might want to check it out before you buy.

And they arent the cheapest router hardware you can buy. So theres that. But overall Im happy with their products.
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Re: Wireless routers?
« Reply #11 on: October 26, 2009, 09:31:03 PM »
I've never used one of their utilities...more reassuring to set it up yourself.
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