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    Linksys WRT54G Stable Enough?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by usapatriot, May 14, 2006.

  1. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Its a WRT54GS, I mistakenly put only WRT54G in the topic heading.

    Is the linksys WRT54GS wireless router good enough and stable enough to be able to game on a laptop? Also will it offer a constant connect?

    I heard AIM disconnects alot on wireless....is this true?


    Thanks


    and overall how good is this router?
     
    usapatriot, May 14, 2006
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    titaniummd Notebook Deity

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    Performance is good. If you live in a densely populated area, it is best to use a different channel since a great deal of interference exists. Default is channel 6. You may experiment to see what works.

    The router is decent but mine died after 3.5 years.

    Instead of spending $59 for the Linksys with Speedbooster, I got the D Link MIMO 108G router for $69. It works pretty good and setup was <10".
     
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    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    roger, thanks
     
    usapatriot, May 15, 2006
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