SMC vs. Linksys routers

[wsoung]

Does anyone have an opinion about who makes better cable/dsl routers, SMC or Linksys? Since they both cost about the same, I'm not sure which one to go with. Thanks for any input!

[hapoo]

I prefer SMC over Linksys. Their routers usually come with more features for the same price, such as a print server.

[Apex]

I'd second the SMC. You get more features, fewer problems (a lot of people I know have had disconnect problems with the Linksys. A LOT). Also, you get more speed, roughly 4.0Mbps compared to 2.9Mbps.

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/hwrouter_chart_pg2.htm

Here are practically networked's recomendations:

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/pg/recommendations.htm

It wins for both the 7004BR (wired) and 7004WBR (wireless and wired).

[Speedfreak]

It also depends on what kind of connection you will use it on. There are a lot of cable or DSL setups that won't even get the 2.9Mbps.

I have the Netgear one. It works fine for the speed of my cable modem. It was also free. :D Loved those Amazon gift certificates. :)


But, ya. Between SMC and Linksys, go SMC.

[wsoung]

According to the link Apex gave, the SMC has no uplink jack. I'm no networking guru, but don't you need an uplink jack in order to share a cable modem connection, or any connection for that matter?

[Speedfreak]

hmmm... It should have at leat 2 jacks, one that says "local" and one that says "cable/DSL" or "remote". The "remote" one is where you connect the line coming from your cable/dsl modem and the "local" is where you connect the line going to your computer, switch, or hub.

[speedracer120]

Actually on the SMC, at least mine, say WAN. WAN is where you want to plug in your cable or DSL modem.

[Speedfreak]

ya.. WAN, Remote.... whatever. :D

[shaggymatt]

I HATE the power line in on my SMC. The slightest bump or touch and the damn thing loses power. I used some electrical tape to hold it in place better. Just putting the tape on without removing the plug, it lost power a couple times. Anyone else have this problem with their SMC?

[Apex]

Not here. You should probably contact their tech support and get an RMA.

[puppie]

I have the SMC router and found the COM port useful because my DSL company is screwing with me. It's always good to have a backup. I think I am using every port they put on that thing!

[Hiro]

SOHO Routers? I have one and mine runs perfectly. Compared to my friends Router, mine is a god. he is running a LinkSys and if you just try to get two games of Counterstrike or Quake 3 going over the net, it crashes.

Whereas mine i can run 4 games on all four of my computers and not crash once.

SOHO!! hehe