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    Best wireless router for about $40 or $50?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Jarn, Jun 14, 2008.

  1. Jarn

    Jarn Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just bought a WRT54G2 for $50, but it sucks. The wireless keeps dropping for no reason that I can come up with - signal strength good, no microwave or anything running - and I've seen others complaining of the same problem, so I think I'm going to bring it back. Should I get a WRT54G? Or is there something better for about the same price?
     
    Jarn, Jun 14, 2008
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I have the WRT54G...love it and have no problems. Everyone that asks me to set up a WiFi network for them gets this router too...I haven't heard about any problems from them.
     
    Greg, Jun 14, 2008
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    HPDV6700 Notebook Consultant

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    Same thing, also have the WRT54G, and have no problems. I would recommend it again, maybe the one you got was lemon.
     
    HPDV6700, Jun 14, 2008
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  4. nobscot6

    nobscot6 Wise One

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    the wrt54G's are good routers....

    i think you must have got a dud 2
     
    nobscot6, Jun 14, 2008
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  5. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    Linksys has good routers, so may be your laptp platform doesn't work well with them, I would say try other brands (D-Link, Netgear, etc).
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 14, 2008
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  6. gamer_4_life

    gamer_4_life Notebook Enthusiast

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    can't go wrong!!!
     
    gamer_4_life, Jun 14, 2008
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