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    Best Gaming Router?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by MrCorpse, Jan 21, 2008.

  1. MrCorpse

    MrCorpse Newbie

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    I am just wondering what a good affordable router for gaming would be. I would like to hook up two xbox 360s and four other computers at the most hooked upi as well. Wireless is definitely needed.

    Any suggestions?
     
    MrCorpse, Jan 21, 2008
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  2. Ayle

    Ayle Trailblazer

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    Do you need draft-n?
     
    Ayle, Jan 21, 2008
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  3. MrCorpse

    MrCorpse Newbie

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    Not sure. I can't say I actually know what that is...
     
    MrCorpse, Jan 21, 2008
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  4. ThePug

    ThePug Notebook Consultant

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    I don't think he needs it. It's most likely 802.11g he will need. N is the newest version, while g/b/a are the older ones.
     
    ThePug, Jan 21, 2008
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  5. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    N isn't going to work with the 360, so it would be a waste. Find a decent G router (wrt-54 GL) and you should be fine.

    (I have a 360, 5 laptops, and 2 desktops on my wrt-54g v1) and its worked flawless for years.
     
    nizzy1115, Jan 21, 2008
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    klutchrider Notebook Evangelist

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    If you want packet optimizing I would suggest the D-link gaming routers. Either wired or wireless it throttles different applications to your needs, and if needed you can always connect a wireless access point to it at a later time. And yeah, G is all you need.
     
    klutchrider, Jan 21, 2008
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  7. MrCorpse

    MrCorpse Newbie

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    I was planning on plugging the xboxs into the router, and then only using the wireless for the extra computers.
     
    MrCorpse, Jan 21, 2008
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  8. nizzy1115

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    You can do QoS on the linksys routers too...
     
    nizzy1115, Jan 21, 2008
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  9. Ayle

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    wrt54gl+dd-wrt [​IMG]
     
    Ayle, Jan 21, 2008
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  10. MrCorpse

    MrCorpse Newbie

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    Would the Linksys WRT54G be a good router? And how much change is there between the 54G and the 54GL? Is the 54GL really that much better that it would be worth buying over the 54G?
     
    MrCorpse, Jan 21, 2008
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  11. Orlando Guy

    Orlando Guy Notebook Consultant

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    If you flash the wrt54g to dd-WRT firmware, your router will be more then good to go. That firmware is amazing. I have a buffalo I flashed to dd-wrt and it is incredible.
     
    Orlando Guy, Jan 21, 2008
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  12. blue68f100

    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    He will be restricted with the mini version if only has a WRT54G. If it's a GL model he gets the full feature one.
     
    blue68f100, Jan 21, 2008
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  13. Patrick

    Patrick Formerly beat spamers with stiks

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    If you want to stay with the default linksys firmware, check out the 54gx. Its MIMO like draft-n. Otherwise, dd-wrt is the awesomes. I have it running on my wrt350n.
     
    Patrick, Jan 21, 2008
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  14. lixuelai

    lixuelai Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    DGL-4500 easily. DIR-655 is good too (what I have right now). Iv used DD-WRT and no matter how good the firmware is it cant overcome the hardware limitations.
     
    lixuelai, Jan 21, 2008
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  15. lordmail

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    MIMO N router by belkin is for gaming
     
    lordmail, Jan 21, 2008
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    scooberdoober Penguins FTW!

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  17. BetaTron

    BetaTron Notebook Guru

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    Wrt54gl+dd-wrt.

    I agree. I used a GS model (also Linux based) and it's been super stable for years.

    The reason to I'd go for the GL over the G model is because you can use one of the community brewed firmwares where as the plain G uses a proprietary one that only Linksys releases updates to (correct me if I'm wrong). These non Linksys firmwares offer more features and IMO are more stable.

    Good luck!
     
    BetaTron, Jan 21, 2008
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  18. Ayle

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    The difference between the G and the GL is the amount of ram and flash, with the G you can only use use the mini version of dd-wrt wich lacks some features...
     
    Ayle, Jan 21, 2008
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  19. MrCorpse

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    Looks like my roommate already ordered the WRT54G. Oh well, definitely going to use DD-WRT though. From everything I've read, it solves world hunger, cures cancer, and even makes breakfast. Which is good, since I do love breakfast.
     
    MrCorpse, Jan 24, 2008
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  20. knightingmagic

    knightingmagic Notebook Deity

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    It's a solid router. I run the default firmware and while I only have one wired and one wireless computer connected, I think it should be fine for almost anything. Those "gaming" routers are a waste of money.
     
    knightingmagic, Jan 24, 2008
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  21. Meetloaf13

    Meetloaf13 fear the MONKEY!!!

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    You can get the full version of DD-WRT on a WRT54G...as long as you have th correct version of the router...I've got v5 so I have the mini version and it performs pretty well.

    I also have a version 3 that I'm about to dust off and fire up. Linksysinfo.org is a great site if you want support for Linksys routers.
     
    Meetloaf13, Jan 25, 2008
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