Wireless-G Router Recommendation?

[silentak]

I'm looking to convert my networking setup to wireless. I'll be using Cable Broadband...

1) Which router do you recommend?
I was looking to buy the Linksys
http://www.linksys.com/Products/product.asp?grid=33&scid=35&prid=508

Never liked Dlink or tried Netgear...

2) Let's say i end up buying a Linksys Wireless-G Router, can i still use it with a Netgear PC card?

Thanks,
ak

 

[JackMDS]

Log the following page. The differences between the first set of graphs to the second represent the performance differences between 802.11b to 802.11g

Link to: 802.11a/b/g SOHO Routers & Access Points: Performance

Notice how the D-Link and Netgear Super G arewell above the rest of the Crowd.

If saving every $ is not he issue the Super G is the way to go.

Note. If you go with Super G all Wireless units should be of the same Brand.

 

[silentak]

Super G is way too expensive...

G will do for now. Any brands that you personally recommend?

 

[cmetz]

silentak, I have a WRT54G. Early on, they had a lot of problems and got a well deserved bad rep. They appear to have fixed many of the problems, and there's a lot of cool hacked firmware (a Google search will find it) that adds features to these that you'll basically never find in another SOHO device (like SSH). I'm pretty happy with this unit.

From what I've read, it appears that the D-Link G stuff has better RF performance, so if you're in a marginal radio environment, that may be a better option.

 

[silentak]

Can the Dlink hold a better signal than Linksys then? I need consistency... all computers will be in rooms less than 50ft from the router.

 

[cmetz]

silentak, an open room 50 ft away is pretty much a dream scenario for wireless.. almost anything will work well. Most folks around here are trying to cross rooms and floors in a house, which is a lot trickier.

 

[JackMDS]

If you do not want to go Super G then the Linksys or D-Link are good choices.

BTW. Why you do not like D-Link and or Netgear?

May be it some tcenological issue that we should know?

Unlike CMETZ I am not so optimistic.

You said Rooms 50? i.e. there is walls furniture ?Noise maker? etc.

If you need real stability you might consider organizing your setting in a clever way.

As an Example of the structure of the place is around a central hallways lay a CAT5 to the hallway and install the Wireless source there.

Link to: Wireless Cable/DSL Router or Access Point ? What should I get?


Link to: Extending the Distance of Entry Level Wireless Network.

 

[stephbu]

Still got a personal grudge against DLink after totally screwed Di614+ users. Initial firmware quality was very poor, subsequent revised firmwares regressed bugs from previous builds, frequent router reboots and hanging etc.

Seemed like their development priority was adding features rather than stabilizing the core required set. e.g. Wireless Daemon and WEP.

 

[silentak]

cmetz - PERFECT

JackMDS - I've experienced a lot of problems with previous Dlink stuff (DFE530TX+ NIC, hubs, routers) so i have the grudge. Do you think my 2.4ghz phone could have any effect on the signal?

stephbu - I'm with you on that.

 

[fs5]

microsoft also makes a decent G router.

I'd go with a netgear though

 

[tallman45]

With a a cable broadband access you will not need Super G or even G for that matter, unless you are tranfering between pc's.

It would be best to make sure that whatever router you get that it has a replaceable antenna. If signal strength is weak then you can easily swap antenna's.

 

[tallman45]

With a a cable broadband access you will not need Super G or even G for that matter, unless you are tranfering between pc's.

It would be best to make sure that whatever router you get that it has a replaceable antenna. If signal strength is weak then you can easily swap antenna's.

 

[dmcowen674]

Originally posted by: silentak
Can the Dlink hold a better signal than Linksys then? I need consistency... all computers will be in rooms less than 50ft from the router.

I go down the block 3 houses down and aacross the street with my D-link 624, rock solid.

 

[JackMDS]

Originally posted by: silentak
cmetz - PERFECT

JackMDS - I've experienced a lot of problems with previous Dlink stuff (DFE530TX+ NIC, hubs, routers) so i have the grudge. Do you think my 2.4ghz phone could have any effect on the signal?

stephbu - I'm with you on that.

I do not think that there is even one Entry Level Network Hardware Brand that I can say that I did not have problem with,

As far as I can dig it the bad QA creates the situation, I find that the variance in-Brand (between the same types of devices) is bigger than the variance between Brands. Microsoft has a better QA. and it results in higher prices.

It is a major problem, and therefore my motto is: ?If your Hardware can not do what the Marketing promises it goes back?.

To the issue at hand. Yes 2.4GHz phone might be a trouble. Some times switching the Wireless to channel 11 (further from the default) helps. Otherwise you will have to downgrade to 900MHz.

 

[bunnyfubbles]

or upgrade

 

[tallman45]

Asus mb's support a WiFi card (802.11b and g) that may be something to check into if you have one of their mb's

http://www.asus.com/products/mb/event/wifiHome/installation.html

 

[silentak]

fivespeed5 - too pricey :|

tallman45 - I'll be doing some large file transferring from time to time so I want the G.

dmcowen674 - Thanks for the recommendation. I'll look further into that..... any issues AT ALL?

JackMDS - I'll try the 2.4ghz phone for a couple of days, if not 900mhz isn't bad since its inside a house.

bunnyfubbles - donation?

tallman45 - No Asus mb's around the house...

Thanks EVERYBODY for your replies. You've brought excellent points and suggestions!

 

[JackMDS]

Originally posted by: silentak
Super G is way too expensive...

G will do for now. Any brands that you personally recommend?

Best price for a Bundle. Only $128.

Router and matching Card.

Link to: D-Link Extreme G Bundle Kit - (1) DI-624 and (1) DWL-G650.

Or Router alone with rebate $68.

Link to: D-Link DI-624 ? Wireless Cable/DSL Router, 802.11g, 108Mbps

 

[silentak]

oh WOW only $68 !

I was in belief that the DLINK Super G ran in the mid 100's

THANKS A LOT MAN. I'm gonna go ahead and purchase the Bundle Kit!

 

[onelin]

I'm going to buy the very same router this week...I was surprised by the price as well. (DI-624)

 

[paulee]

i want wireless G!

 

[tooltime]

i have three netgear products and never had a bit of trouble, their on 24x7. solid and built like a tank

 

[silentak]

Originally posted by: tooltime
i have three netgear products and never had a bit of trouble, their on 24x7. solid and built like a tank

Which router?

 

[vtqanh]

I dont know about their SuperG routers. But DLink 802.11b (DI-514) router is a piece of crap. COnstantly locks up, loses signal all the time (no more than 70 feet in distance - between 1st floor and 3rd floor). I thought it was my 2.4 cordless phone that caused the problem. I disconnected it, still the same crap.

 

[Dogma420]

recommend netgear, once setup, never had a problem with 3 wireless / broudband routers...have to help customers all the time with linksys ones.....