Wireless Router Recommendations

ray · 09-20-2009, 11:43 PM

Hi Guys,

I have a D-Link DIR-615 Wireless router right now, but am having serious issues with its wireless broadcasting. More than 2-3 times a night I have to reboot the router because it no longer broadcasts a signal. I have updated the firmware on the router, the drivers for my wireless cards on my 2 laptops and my desktop and nothing has resolved my issues.

I've also tried moving my wireless router away from other electronic devices, but that hasn't helped at all.

I am thinking that it's the POS D-Link router, so I'm just curious to see what everyone else is using or if anyone had any recommendations.

Thanks

Ray

Jeffbx · 09-21-2009, 05:35 AM

It's most likely the POS D-Link. Those have a pretty dismal failure rate.

Get yourself a cheap Linksys.

renovation · 09-21-2009, 08:28 AM

even buy a belkin im not a fan of D-Links

ray · 09-21-2009, 09:59 AM

I was reading reviews of some of the wireless N routers by Linksys and they got 3-rating (average) with most ppl commenting that their signals went from bad to worse when the switched to this hardware. Has the Linksys quality degraded ever since Cisco bought them? I had a B and G router years ago that worked great, but would like to get an N router now.

Jeffbx · 09-21-2009, 10:37 AM

Stick w/G - WRT54G, to be exact. Everyone is still fighting about the exact N spec, and unless your internet connection is more than 50Mbps you'll never notice a difference.

You can probably find a WRT54G on ebay that's already been flashed to DD-WRT, which will give you the most powerful wireless router that $60-70 can buy.

DarkFury · 09-21-2009, 11:32 AM

Honestly, you can't really go wrong with Linksys or Netgear (just from my experience...)

The WRT54G is an excellent choice.

Devhux · 09-21-2009, 02:06 PM

Agreed with getting a Linksys router and flashing it to DD-WRT.

Right now I'm using a WRT150N, and it's working great (despite the fact that the default Linksys firmware was crap).

InfiniteNothing · 09-21-2009, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GuruX

Agreed with getting a Linksys router and flashing it to DD-WRT.

Right now I'm using a WRT150N, and it's working great (despite the fact that the default Linksys firmware was crap).

It's like $55 refurbished

The latest DD-WRT firmware (have you updated GuruX?) has been doing really well. Set the tx power to 84... it all comes together nicely.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffbx

Everyone is still fighting about the exact N spec

It was ratified earlier this month.
http://standards.ieee.org/announceme..._ratified.html

Quote:

and unless your internet connection is more than 50Mbps you'll never notice a difference.

You'll notice a huge difference if you transfer files to/from NAS

ray · 09-21-2009, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InfiniteNothing

You'll notice a huge difference if you transfer files to/from NAS

which i do a lot of.

ray · 09-21-2009, 05:10 PM

So I am now considering between these models:

Linksys WRT160N Ultra RangePlus Wireless-N Broadband Router
Linksys WRT310N Wireless-N Gigabit Router
Linksys WRT160NL Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link (probably not going to purchase this since I have a server with all my media connected to the network already)

Any other suggestions?

Cubsfan · 09-21-2009, 05:23 PM

There was a Buffalo draft N router on here the other day for like $35, I've always had good luck with Buffalo stuff.

At least the good news is I think that N was approved the other day so we should have a lot of compatible stuff now.

Devhux · 09-21-2009, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InfiniteNothing

It's like $55 refurbished

The latest DD-WRT firmware (have you updated GuruX?) has been doing really well. Set the tx power to 84... it all comes together nicely.

I updated mine about 2 weeks ago. It used to be linked to another DD-WRT via WDS, but that other router failed (an ASUS WL-500g Premium).

Here's a tip: Have an XBox 360 and need to connect it wirelessly? Buy a cheap DD-WRT compatible router and link it to your main one via WDS. MUCH cheaper than the $100 Microsoft wants for the 802.11g adapter, and much more flexible.

dushuai · 09-21-2009, 10:18 PM

Didn`t have a signal , so strange,anyway, it may be firmware problem first.
Check the DD-WRT routers , they have enough persons to use and enough support for you which can be found on the website.

Jeffbx · 09-22-2009, 06:33 AM

Oh, that's good that they finally ratified N. But even so, look out for 'draft' N stuff. No guarantee that it'll be 100% compatible w/ratified N, and it could be a couple of months before the ratified N gear hits the shelf.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ray

So I am now considering between these models:

Linksys WRT160N Ultra RangePlus Wireless-N Broadband Router
Linksys WRT310N Wireless-N Gigabit Router

I'd go with the WRT310N if you must have N. No need for RangePlus unless you live in a huge house or have trouble getting a signal in all of your rooms. No need to broadcast too far past your house!

09-20-2009, 11:43 PM	#1
ray captain awesome Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 7,054	Wireless Router Recommendations Hi Guys, I have a D-Link DIR-615 Wireless router right now, but am having serious issues with its wireless broadcasting. More than 2-3 times a night I have to reboot the router because it no longer broadcasts a signal. I have updated the firmware on the router, the drivers for my wireless cards on my 2 laptops and my desktop and nothing has resolved my issues. I've also tried moving my wireless router away from other electronic devices, but that hasn't helped at all. I am thinking that it's the POS D-Link router, so I'm just curious to see what everyone else is using or if anyone had any recommendations. Thanks Ray

09-21-2009, 08:28 AM	#3
renovation Admiral Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: You could pick up Lindsay Lohan for less than a intel 990x, and still have money left over to bail her outta jail Posts: 5,029	even buy a belkin im not a fan of D-Links __________________ You could pick up Lindsay Lohan for less than a intel 990x, and still have money left over to bail her outta jail

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DarkFury Secretary of the Navy Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Chillin' N Da 'Hood Posts: 34,997	Honestly, you can't really go wrong with Linksys or Netgear (just from my experience...) The WRT54G is an excellent choice. __________________ DarkFury's Pimptopia - Don't Hate the Playa, Hate the Game! Home of the Original OG Pimp (accept NO imitations)

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Devhux Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Calgary Alberta Canada Posts: 2,511	Agreed with getting a Linksys router and flashing it to DD-WRT. Right now I'm using a WRT150N, and it's working great (despite the fact that the default Linksys firmware was crap). __________________ 0118 999 881 999 119 725... 3

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09-21-2009, 05:35 AM	#2
Jeffbx Fleet Admiral Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,390	It's most likely the POS D-Link. Those have a pretty dismal failure rate. Get yourself a cheap Linksys.

09-21-2009, 09:59 AM	#4
ray captain awesome Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 7,054	I was reading reviews of some of the wireless N routers by Linksys and they got 3-rating (average) with most ppl commenting that their signals went from bad to worse when the switched to this hardware. Has the Linksys quality degraded ever since Cisco bought them? I had a B and G router years ago that worked great, but would like to get an N router now.

09-21-2009, 10:37 AM	#5
Jeffbx Fleet Admiral Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,390	Stick w/G - WRT54G, to be exact. Everyone is still fighting about the exact N spec, and unless your internet connection is more than 50Mbps you'll never notice a difference. You can probably find a WRT54G on ebay that's already been flashed to DD-WRT, which will give you the most powerful wireless router that $60-70 can buy.

09-21-2009, 05:10 PM	#10
ray captain awesome Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 7,054	So I am now considering between these models: Linksys WRT160N Ultra RangePlus Wireless-N Broadband Router Linksys WRT310N Wireless-N Gigabit Router Linksys WRT160NL Wireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link (probably not going to purchase this since I have a server with all my media connected to the network already) Any other suggestions?

09-21-2009, 05:23 PM	#11
Cubsfan Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,743	There was a Buffalo draft N router on here the other day for like $35, I've always had good luck with Buffalo stuff. At least the good news is I think that N was approved the other day so we should have a lot of compatible stuff now.

09-21-2009, 10:18 PM	#13
dushuai Plebe Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3	Didn`t have a signal , so strange,anyway, it may be firmware problem first. Check the DD-WRT routers , they have enough persons to use and enough support for you which can be found on the website.

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