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    Best router?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by latestgood, Oct 8, 2006.

  1. latestgood

    latestgood Notebook Consultant

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    Hello,

    I have a wireless DSL. Router is about 70 feet away from the linksystem wirelss card installed in a desktop. My internet is very unconstant. I have router from AT&T and I think it sucks ass. Any recommendations?
     
    latestgood, Oct 8, 2006
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    The Linksys WRT-54GL
    Thats the open source linux version. The newer WRT-54G's kind of suck and are very much trimmed down.
    If you're feeling a bit brave, you can load another OS onto it and turn it into a near pro cisco level router.
     
    hollownail, Oct 8, 2006
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I have always had good luck with NetGear.
     
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    compsavy Notebook Deity

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    I have a westell versalink. Works up to about 120 ft
     
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    LIVEFRMNYC Blah Blah Blah!!!

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    LinkSYS has never done me wrong.

    I use WRT54G now.
     
    LIVEFRMNYC, Oct 8, 2006
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    chrisyano Hall Monitor NBR Reviewer

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    I have a Linksys WRT54G and a Netgear router in two different locations. Both seem to work just fine and are relatively inexpensive.
     
    chrisyano, Oct 8, 2006
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    WRT54GL is very nice. I currently use it for my wireless internet. Constant connection, no slowdowns, and very fast.
     
    Qhs, Oct 8, 2006
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    Belkin pre-n router along with the card is prob the best combo you can get.
     
    maimone, Oct 8, 2006
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    I have the Belkin Pre-N Wireless router. I am amazed. My parents that live approx 600 feet from me get there high speed internet from me. This is without any external antennas or boosters.
     
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    I can get about 200 ft. with my netgear, and it's never given me problems.
     
    Ella Grande, Oct 8, 2006
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