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    Linksys routers

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by kobbyc, Sep 5, 2006.

  1. kobbyc

    kobbyc Newbie

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    Hi,
    I need to buy a new wireless router to my Laptop but i dont know which one to buy :confused: ?
    i saw 3 models of linksys:
    WRT54G - 2.4 GHz 54G Wireless Access Point with 4 port Router. 54 Mbps speed
    WL 54 Rtr 4 - 802.11g Wireless Router. 4 wired ports. Up to 54 Mbps thruput
    WL 54G Rtr Secure - Wireless 802.11g 4 port router with secure easy setup. 54Mbps speed

    can you recommend me which of them is the best?
    does Linksys is better company than Netgear or D-link?
    Thanks alot,
    Kobby
     
    kobbyc, Sep 5, 2006
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  2. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    they seem pretty much the same - go for the cheapest price

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Sep 5, 2006
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  3. Teranfirbt

    Teranfirbt Notebook Consultant

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    The biggest question is what do you need the router to do? If you're just looking to share a cable or DSL connection, the plain old WRT54G will suit you just fine, just make sure you use least WPA encryption, if not WPA2 (requires XP SP2 and a hotfix from MS to use with Windoze)
     
    Teranfirbt, Sep 9, 2006
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  4. azntiger1000

    azntiger1000 Notebook Deity

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    I have a WRT54G and its not bad. It was also pretty cheap too haha.
     
    azntiger1000, Sep 10, 2006
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    ScifiMike12 Drinking the good stuff

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    My cousin has a Linksys WRT54G and it's alright. Just make sure you change the router's default password, disable SSID broadcast, and setup a secure connection. Then you will be set.
     
    ScifiMike12, Sep 10, 2006
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  6. Luar

    Luar Notebook Evangelist

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    And update to the latest firmware
     
    Luar, Sep 12, 2006
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    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Just don't get the new V5 WRT54G, it's crap. Linksys moved form linux firmware and cut the the ram in 1/2. Get the GL model if by linksys.
     
    blue68f100, Sep 12, 2006
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    Qhs Notebook Evangelist

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    I also recommend the WRT54GL. I currently use it at home and so far no problems. The only problem for me was installing a router to another router, but that a consumer-end problem.
     
    Qhs, Sep 12, 2006
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  9. KGann

    KGann NBR Themesong Writer

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    I use a Linksys WRK54G. I have been using it for about 2 years now, and absolutly no problem. My Vaio downstairs has a Linksys Wireless PCI Card in it, and my notebook has a D-Link RangeBoost PCMIA card, and it all runs great with my T1.
     
    KGann, Sep 13, 2006
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  10. PointMan

    PointMan Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have the WRT54G V5 and yes I'm experiencing some problems with it. I can't access the set up page of the router even after the firmware upgrade. Called linksys support several times and finally (after the 6th time) they told me they'll just replace it. I can still connect wirelessly but somehow I can't change any of the default settings... bummer.
     
    PointMan, Sep 13, 2006
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  11. Luar

    Luar Notebook Evangelist

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    I admit that the Linksys WRT54G was a bit tricky to manage and I had a hell of a time upgrading the firmware. To complicate matters even more, their website for downloading the latest firmware is incredibly ambiguous and I ended up dowloading the wrong one. However, once I upgraded to the latest and correct firmware, it has worked superbly.
     
    Luar, Sep 13, 2006
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