Cyber Axe Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 i have a s*** souter that cost me quite a bit not that long ago and its s*** unfortunatly i had to get soemthign that connected to the net cos old modem burned out and my i somehow ednedgetting this posanyway every router i look at on the net seems to have some downfalli'm looking for one that can connect to ADSL has built in switch WIFI at a minimum b and g though i'd like Pre-N/MIMO too even though i prolly wont use it for ages and a firewallalong with easy yet good configuration options liek the ability to open a ranege of ports some routers dont do thisand most imortatnly DOES NOT CRASH when connected to p2p networks and bit torrentwould be nice to have one that also had VoIP built in though not really needed at the momentso anyone know any decent routers? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickytwista Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 well i would recommend linksys router/modem with wireless built in, they good toys, cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringfinger Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 I'd also recommend Linksys... as far as the VoIP, I'm not sure. But I'd go with the Linksys WRT54G. Its a good product with good range and a 4-port switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zxian Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 I will second the Linksys WRT54G. Run that with wifibox firmware (you can find it at linksysinfo.org) and you're unstoppable. I don't think that there are any routers with VoIP and wireless, but I could be wrong.There aren't too many pre-n routers out there at the moment. You're probably just better off sticking with the tried and tested 802.11g networks for now. I've never had a speed problem with mine, and I constantly stream movies over wireless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicket20519 Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 (edited) I will second the Linksys WRT54G. Run that with wifibox firmware (you can find it at linksysinfo.org) and you're unstoppable. Nice site!I don't think that there are any routers with VoIP and wireless, but I could be wrong.Actually, on the very site you linked to, it actually mentions Linksys' router. The WRT54GP2 supports 802.11 b/g wireless, VoiP, DSL/Cable, Ethernet Switch, the usual good stuff. Click that link for more info.I also noticed above that someone mentioned the Linksys WRT54G. I bought that router nearly a month ago at Circuit City when it was on sale and set it up at home. After upgrading the firmware (3.x to 4.x) and setting up all the security options, etc., I'm afraid to say that it STILL kicks me off the wireless network randomly. And it's just not my computer; EVERYONE on the wireless network get's kicked off. I can't ping the router from any of the computers, and I have to restart the router in order to be able to get back on the wireless network. You think I'm doing something wrong?It does this about once a week, so it's not really THAT big of deal, but it's still annoying.You might also want to check out Netgear's 802.11g routers.Hope that helps... Edited August 12, 2005 by Wicket20519 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezus420 Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Cisco kinda sux man. You have to be a super nerd to get the darn things set up. I too would go for linksis. I have had gread luck with them!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zxian Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 @wicket20519 - It could just be the craptastic Linksys firmware. There are known problems with them.Like I said before, go with wifibox. I've never had a problem with that firmware, and I've been running it for a good few months now. I use BitTorrent frequently and surf the web as well. Even with 4 computers all running at the same time, the thing just keeps on trucking at full speed. Now... if someone could only get a proper VPN server working on those firmwares... *drools* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicket20519 Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Like I said before, go with wifibox. I've never had a problem with that firmware, and I've been running it for a good few months now. I use BitTorrent frequently and surf the web as well. Even with 4 computers all running at the same time, the thing just keeps on trucking at full speed. <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I'm looking at this page and I was wondering; am I even on the correct page, and if so, which one did you download? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zxian Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Yeppers, that's the one.I'm using the 2.02.2.6 version right now and I haven't had any problems with it. Just make **** sure that the version that you download is compatible with your version of router (i.e. WRT54G V1.0, V2.0, etc). It should say what version you have on the label on your router. If you flash with the wrong firmware, you'll end up with a really expensive paperweight. I think that this firmware will only work for v1.0 and v2.0, but not anything above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicket20519 Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 I think that this firmware will only work for v1.0 and v2.0, but not anything above.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Crap! And I'd just upgraded mine to v4.0.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zxian Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 hold on... I think you misunderstood... You upgraded your drivers to the v4.0 from Linksys, right?I'm talking about the hardware revision of the router. It's on a label on the underside of your router. The current version of the firmware doesn't matter at all when changing to new firmware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamehead200 Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 I'd also recommend Linksys... as far as the VoIP, I'm not sure. But I'd go with the Linksys WRT54G. Its a good product with good range and a 4-port switch.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>****, you told him before me...THIS IS AN AWESOME ROUTER!! Using modified firmware, you can do anything with it! One of my personal favourites... I actually have a few of them at home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Axe Posted August 13, 2005 Author Share Posted August 13, 2005 (edited) thanks for the suggestions, ive been looking at the WRT54G but it doesnt appear to have a built in DSL modem which is the most important part!and i couldnt even find the GP2 on the shipping sites i usualy check (mainly for reviews an such)i am now checking out the Linksys WAG54G which looks a lot like hte WRT54G but with a DSL modem integrated anyone had any experience with that model?edit:nevermind the WAG54G has gotten shockingly bad reviews seems to suffer from constant disconnection and stuff just like this one Edited August 14, 2005 by Cyber Axe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicket20519 Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 nevermind the router has gotten shockingly bad reviews seems to suffer from constant disconnection and stuff just like this one<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Right before I had logged on here I had just got done disconnecting my WRT54G and replacing it with my good ol' Netgear router.Does anyone have ANY suggestions for good firmware for the WRT54G? I'm extremely frustrated with it and before I call it a piece of sh!t and return it, I'd really like to be able to see if different firmware can fix it! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillalph Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 I have both a linksys WRT54G v1.1 and a D-link 524. I upgraded the firmware (official linksys) and it messed up the router. I am going to have to RMA it. I never had problems with disconnections though and up till now has been great.I had to setup the D-link and it is working like a charm.]Bonkers[ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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