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Title: Need a new router
Post by: Delirium on January 21, 2013, 08:33:13 PM

I need a new router, does anyone have any good (or bad) experiences?  I'm looking for one with reliability and range, regardless of price.

Thanks in advance!   (I did a search on these forums but it is only showing topics 8+ years old)

Title: Re: Need a new router
Post by: The Fugitive on January 21, 2013, 09:17:34 PM

I have tried a few, but I like the Linksys. I use a Linksys/Cisco WRT610N. My mother-in -law uses my wireless, next door and has no trouble  with it. I'm running 4 wired, 4 wireless computers, and 3 gaming systems through it with out issue. Granted They aren't all running at once , but we have had 6 computers and 1 game system running at the same time with out any trouble.

Title: Re: Need a new router
Post by: BaldEagl on January 21, 2013, 09:59:05 PM

I'm still using an old Linksys that I installed about 8 years ago.  It's outdated at this point but still keeps working.  I've got two computers and a printer wired to it and a laptop wirelessly connected at the other end of the house.  Often they are all on.  It picks up signals from four or five other houses in my neighborhood but eveyone's using encryption.

Title: Re: Need a new router
Post by: TwinBoom on January 22, 2013, 06:12:04 AM

I was having issues and always bought linksys guy on another game told me about this little Gem.
TRENDnet TEW-639GR Wireless Gigabit Router 802.11b/g/n up to 300Mbps
802.11b/g/n 300Mbps
10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Port x4
Compatible with old 802.11b/g
(http://img.ncix.com/images/55434_1.jpg)
This TRENDnet Wireless N Router makes it easy to network all the computers in your home or office! Once plugged into your modem, the router offers wireless 802.11b/g/n connectivity for your notebooks, gaming system, and other compatible devices within 500 feet. The 4-port Gigabit Ethernet switch built into the router offers fast wired connections for your printer and desktop computers.

The built-in web interface offers effortless configuration. The included Virtual Server utility makes it easy to configure any connected computer as a web server or FTP server, so the users you specify can have remote access to network content over the Internet. With Quality of Service (QoS) prioritization, you get extra bandwidth when you need it for your streaming media, gaming session, or large downloads.

Your network stays safe from hackers with WPA-PSK (TKIP or AES) or WEP encryption; MAC, IP, or Protocol filtering; and an SPI/NAT firewall, which also allows you to limit Internet access. Manage and monitor usage with Remote Management, which lets you make adjustments over the Internet.

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Title: Re: Need a new router
Post by: Greebo on January 22, 2013, 06:39:24 AM

I got a NETGEAR N600 DGND3700 a year or so ago. My PC is connected to it through an ethernet cable, but a pad and phones use the wireless. Range is OK, there is a good signal anywhere upstairs where the router is, but a it is a bit patchy downstairs. The signal is generally good enough downstairs for a Skype call but you have to avoid a few dead areas. I may get a signal booster for it sometime.

Title: Re: Need a new router
Post by: Bino on January 22, 2013, 11:21:33 AM

I've always had good luck with the 3Com "Officeconnect" series of wireless routers.   YMMV

Title: Re: Need a new router
Post by: mbailey on January 22, 2013, 11:49:24 AM

Quote from: Greebo on January 22, 2013, 06:39:24 AM

I got a NETGEAR N600 DGND3700 a year or so ago. My PC is connected to it through an ethernet cable, but a pad and phones use the wireless. Range is OK, there is a good signal anywhere upstairs where the router is, but a it is a bit patchy downstairs. The signal is generally good enough downstairs for a Skype call but you have to avoid a few dead areas. I may get a signal booster for it sometime.

Same unit here......spotty upstairs, ok downstairs. I think my issues are more due to the construction of my home, than the router though. Decent unit, ok for the ipads but had to run an ethernet cable to my sons ps3 due to lag issues.

Title: Re: Need a new router
Post by: Pand on January 22, 2013, 12:05:19 PM

Anything you can flash with DD-WRT.

Title: Re: Need a new router
Post by: AAJagerX on January 24, 2013, 03:25:44 PM

I've had good luck with the Cisco e4200.  They've come way down in price as well.  You could probably find one for about $100.