router!!

djfm · Post by **djfm** » Sat Jul 08, 2006 11:22 am

im wanting to buy a router. But no idea which would be best for me
i have a laptop which i would like to use for the net.
anyone recommend any?
thanks

Michael-SW · Post by **Michael-SW** » Sat Jul 08, 2006 1:16 pm

It is hard saying anything about routers since we don't know anything about the rest of you net setup and requirements.

You can just plug your laptop in with a single cable, no need for a router.

But that is probably not what you want. Wireless? Multiple computers on the net?

nebulae · Post by **nebulae** » Sat Jul 08, 2006 1:56 pm

I've been happy with Linksys products. Easy to use and configure.

I got the one that is a wireless router, with 4 physical ports. That way, I can have a combination of wireless and wired connections to the router. It has a built-in firewall, so I can have a fairly secure network. It's worked well for me.

abletoff · Post by **abletoff** » Sat Jul 08, 2006 2:21 pm

Either Linksys or Netgear stuff.

drq · Post by **drq** » Sat Jul 08, 2006 4:55 pm

I'm assuming that you already have a net connection of some kind so at first you can check your ISP for wireless router, they usualy have better prices that the stores, plus hardware probably was tested with your existing equipment.
Check the following site for the hints:
http://www.tomsnetworking.com
D-Link network configurator wizard will help you undestand and decide what you need:
http://www.dlink.com/configurator/step_ ... ction=soho

hacktheplanet · Post by **hacktheplanet** » Sat Jul 08, 2006 5:09 pm

I've had horrible luck with ALL the Linksys products I've owned.

All of these problems were reproducable in different setups:
WMP11: Had to keep moving it between PCI ports because it kept just dropping
WMP11 (old version): Just one day stopped working
WAP11: Frequently dropped connections
WRT54G: Kept having to re-initalize it

I've since stopped buying Linksys bullshit. Life has been much better with Netgear products.

ILTK · Post by **ILTK** » Sat Jul 08, 2006 5:33 pm

The one I use and is currently happy with is D-Link DGL-4300

http://games.dlink.com/products/?pid=370&#DGL-4300

Great router, you can even setup priorities based on protocols, so for example you can set it up so http port 80 has low priority and ports used for gaming has the highest so someone browsing won't screw up your godlike

It's gigabit so if you'r machines has gigabit netcards get ready for some serious speed when transferring files over the local network.

Also has wireless, works great, I have a KISS DVD player that has wireless network so I can play movies and music I have on any machine along with netradio without cables all over the house and watch movies on my notebook in the garden.

Used it for 2 years now, not a single problem.

btw, seconding the linksys = crap, I have had 2 just die on me and the wireless can't even go though a thin wall without constant dropouts.

Check out the demo here:

http://support.dlink.com/emulators/dgl4300/

nebulae · Post by **nebulae** » Sat Jul 08, 2006 5:44 pm

Sorry to hear about Linksys troubles. I've had nothing but success, and the wireless is fabulous around my house, as well as all over my front and back yard. No issues at all.

Style414 · Post by **Style414** » Sat Jul 08, 2006 10:53 pm

I also went for the linksys. It's perfect since my desktop doesn't have a wireless card, I can use the ports for ethernet on it, and then use the wireless for my laptops.

nebulae · Post by **nebulae** » Sun Jul 09, 2006 2:30 am

Yup, that's exactly how I use my Linksys.

drq · Post by **drq** » Sun Jul 09, 2006 5:41 pm

... forgot to mention mine, I'm using ASUS WL-500g Deluxe, well build allround router with 4xETH ports for wired PC's and 2xusb ports for external HDD and printer +ftp server and other minor gimmics. Never had a problem with it.
The new generation model is called wl-600g
you can check the whole product range here:
http://www.asus.com/products2.aspx?l1=12&l2=43

rgds,
drq