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    Can't decide between Linksys WRT54GL or Netgear WPN824

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by hurricanedave, May 29, 2008.

  1. hurricanedave

    hurricanedave Notebook Enthusiast

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    So I'm getting a new laptop next week which will have a wireless G card. I've been researching routers to buy for home use. From what I see many people on this forum seem to suggest the Linksys WRT54GL. I have also been reading some reviews and hear the Netgear WPN824 is a really good wireless G router, but it seems not as many people use it. Anyone have any advice on why I should buy one over the other?
     
    hurricanedave, May 29, 2008
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  2. BlazinBWF

    BlazinBWF Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    I have not owned the particular models but I have owned both Netgear and Linksys products. Linksys is generally more expensive than Netgear products but in my experience the Linksys products have been more reliable.
     
    BlazinBWF, May 29, 2008
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  3. pukemon

    pukemon are you unplugged?

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    definitely linksys. the wrt54g is an inexpensive and reliable router.
     
    pukemon, May 29, 2008
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  4. idq000

    idq000 Notebook Deity

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    Linksys's parent company is Cisco. Cisco manufactures the de-facto standard routers for the industry. Linksys is reputable; even though I had to have the WRT54GS replaced with a D-Link router, I am sure it works fine because I eventually found out that the modem, not the router, was the culprit. So yeah...I vote for the Linksys.
     
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    googoobaby Notebook Enthusiast

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    The main advantage of the WRT54GL is all the 3rd party software for it. I'm running Tomato on mine and love it. I can't imagine ever going back to the mediocre default software load.
     
    googoobaby, May 29, 2008
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  6. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    You want a router that will last longer? Get yourself a netgear!
     
    Wirelessman, May 29, 2008
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  7. pukemon

    pukemon are you unplugged?

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    linksys will last longer. we aren't comparing batteries. :p
     
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  8. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    Netgear doesn't need batteries, it's solar powered :p :p :rolleyes:
     
    Wirelessman, May 29, 2008
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  9. pukemon

    pukemon are you unplugged?

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    oh really? wanna make a wager on which router would work longer in the sun? :eek:
     
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    hurricanedave Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks everyone, the order is done, I've decided on the Linksys WRT54GL, seems like i can't go wrong.
     
    hurricanedave, May 29, 2008
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  11. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    You have, netgear is the best, trust me!
     
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  12. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Going with Linksys on this one...

    Ive had my WRT54G for like 3 years now, its been solid reliable since
     
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  13. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    I heard the WRT54G had high latency issues!
     
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  14. pukemon

    pukemon are you unplugged?

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    heard? there's all kinds of conditions that can make your router latent. and you never took me up on my bet who would last longer in the sun?
     
    pukemon, May 29, 2008
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  15. Wirelessman

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    You would last longer, I can see it on your eyes :D
     
    Wirelessman, May 30, 2008
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