its true its gonna be a job, so my first task will be to create whats needed most a "file server/print server", im thinking of installing Ubuntu with a samba file and print server, with cups latest windows drivers,

There is one model not to get, though. The "L" model, I think, because the hardware is not as good.

isnt the L model all linux based models ?

The “L” in the model number, WRT54GL, stands for Linux. The previous models of the WRT54G are also powered by Linux (version 1.0 to 4.0).

OpenWRT

dd-wrt

thanks tinker for filling me in on more information on this router, this is a tough decision on what router to get,

I have 3 of these wireless routers. One is in use and the other 2 are for experimenting. I use DD-WRT on my home system and also have the LINKSYS HGA7T High Gain Antenna Kit for R-TNC Connectors for a little better coverage around the house.

Also check this firmware out: http://www.thibor.co.uk/

Also check this firmware out: http://www.thibor.co.uk/

god that really does add alot of features, thanks tain for bringing that to my attention,

and thanks again tinker i nearly forgot about signal strength

btw tinker... is there any advantage to having your own cable/dsl modem, because from the area im at here in nc,, the 2 main servers are sprint dsl and road runner high speed cable, and both of these provide dsl/cable boxes already ..

but if theres a advantage in having your own, other then you owning it, id definatly get my own..

Edited November 11, 200619 yr by Lost Soul

btw tinker... is there any advantage to having your own cable/dsl modem, because from the area im at here in nc,, the 2 main servers are sprint dsl and road runner high speed cable, and both of these provide dsl/cable boxes already ..

but if theres a advantage in having your own, other then you owning it, id definatly get my own..

What ever you want to do will work. For what you are charged by the ISP you can pay for the modem in less than a year as a rule.

tinker i just wanted to post back and let ya know that i just order the Linksys WRT54GL wireless broadband router, you gave me tons of information on it so i thought id give it a few tests and see how it works out..

thanks again

I would go with Thibor 15c for the router. I tried DD-WRT v23 SP2 and after about 15 minutes, everything slowed down to a crawl. I rebooted the router, and I couldn't even access the web GUI. After a night of being off, I was finally able to access the web GUI and reflash it with Thibor. It's been running ever since without a hitch.