vegettoxp Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Hey Guys, I am planning to buy a new Wireless Router. The one I have now is almost 6 Plus years old. It is a Linksys Brand. I know the new 802.11N is coming out this year. So can you guys Recommend me a Good Linksys Router (Wireless). I am a big fan of Linksys, so I want to stick with Linksys. Just in your opinion, Is it worth to wait for the New 802.11N Models? So please help me out. THX! P.S. Fusion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prx984 Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 It really depends on your needs. Do you need/want the speed of the N standard? Or are you interested in saving a bit of cash with the G standard? I'm still on a 802.11b wireless router, and it's working just fine for my internet and what not. I'd like to be able to transfer stuff through my network, but my router always crashes lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitroshift Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 As prx984 said, it all depends on what you expect from your network. If you plan on transferring big files over wireless LAN (and you have the money), then hell yeah, get the n-standard router. If it's only for internet and small transfers, then a g-standard router will serve you just fine. Out of curiosity, why do you want to change your router anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarun Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 The most popular Linksys is the WRT54GL as you can load many different kinds of open source firmwares onto it. A lot of people like the DD-WRT firmware, and I prefer it honestly.You do not want to get a N based router. Avoid it until it becomes an official standard. Once it becomes a standard, then you can definitely get it. If you were to get a N based router, you're taking a gamble as they are constantly making changes to the series as they try to reach the standard. Just remember, what's out there now is already at least a month old or more. Being in the PRE or DRAFT stages, you are not working with a finalized product. So even if you do get a Pre/Draft N product, by the time they finalize the N series and make it a standard, many things will have changed and may not work with the hardware you got as Pre/Draft N. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripken204 Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 as tarun said, dont get n, yet... yes its great but still bugs. what problems are you having that are making you change? my netgear b router is still working good for me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zxian Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 I'd also vote for the WRT54GL if you want to stick with 802.11b, but I prefer Thibor over DD-WRT. My first impression of DD-WRT was not very good... it went half-dead on me in the space of 15 mins. After being off for another 6 hours, it booted enough for me to reflash thibor... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegettoxp Posted February 2, 2007 Author Share Posted February 2, 2007 The reason I am changing my router is because it's 6+ years old. I have DSL Internet connection and sometimes I lose my connection every couple of hours or so. I did updated to the latest firmware, but I am really getting p***ed of losing my connection while I am DL or Surfing the web. Thats why I want to change my router. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prx984 Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Well in that case, any Linksys Wireless G router out now would be perfect.I've had good luck with my D-Link router, but I have read that they are sometimes incompatible with modems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripken204 Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 The reason I am changing my router is because it's 6+ years old. I have DSL Internet connection and sometimes I lose my connection every couple of hours or so. I did updated to the latest firmware, but I am really getting p***ed of losing my connection while I am DL or Surfing the web. Thats why I want to change my router.thats prolly the modem or ur isp. i hate dsl for that reason... i was so happy when i got rid of it. but i guess it cant hurt to try getting a new router. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarun Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 thats prolly the modem or ur isp. i hate dsl for that reason... i was so happy when i got rid of it. but i guess it cant hurt to try getting a new router.Yeah, good excuse to get new stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegettoxp Posted February 3, 2007 Author Share Posted February 3, 2007 Ok Guys, I think I made my choice and I have chosen The Linksys WRT54GS Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster.LinkSo what you think? P.S. Fusion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zxian Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 NO!!!!!! Of the WRT54 models, the G and GS are bad. The GL is the only one that you want to get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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