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    Old Router

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by washy212, Jun 1, 2009.

  1. washy212

    washy212 Notebook Consultant

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    I got my Linksys BEFSR41 router back in 2002. I was thinking about upgrading to a new mainstream model. Is it worth it? Is this old router a lot slower then the newer ones?
     
    washy212, Jun 1, 2009
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  2. crazycanuk

    crazycanuk Notebook Virtuoso

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    Really depends on what you use it for, if you just use it for e-mail and web browsing dont bother. for online gaming and downloads .... go for it, but keep the old SR41 around for backup those things were reliable as heck
     
    crazycanuk, Jun 1, 2009
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  3. washy212

    washy212 Notebook Consultant

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    I do a lot of Gaming and I also download many things.
     
    washy212, Jun 1, 2009
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    ahl395 Ahlball

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  5. crazycanuk

    crazycanuk Notebook Virtuoso

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    I have had alot of troubles with that trendnet unit but the d-links, and Linksys work very well
     
    crazycanuk, Jun 1, 2009
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  6. washy212

    washy212 Notebook Consultant

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    Any Suggestions on what I should get? My budget is no more then $70.
     
    washy212, Jun 1, 2009
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  7. newsposter

    newsposter Notebook Virtuoso

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    "I would recommend an N router"? Without even asking if the man is using wireless??
     
    newsposter, Jun 2, 2009
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  8. ahl395

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    I suggest the links i posted above. (of course disragarding the one over your budget)

    And, i assume he wants a Wireless Router? Wireless Routers are much more popular than wired ones. And he is using a laptop. So why would he not want wireless? :confused:
     
    ahl395, Jun 2, 2009
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  9. -L1GHTGAM3R-

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  10. washy212

    washy212 Notebook Consultant

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    These look good. Since My old router is linksys i was looking at them first. Is there any good linksys out there?
     
    washy212, Jun 2, 2009
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  11. washy212

    washy212 Notebook Consultant

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    im looking for a router that has wireless. But I will be doing all my gaming and downloading on hard wire. The wireless will just be used for low key tasks.
     
    washy212, Jun 2, 2009
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  12. BenLeonheart

    BenLeonheart walk in see this wat do?

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    Just use the new wrt54g...

    its reliable, believe me...

    I work on the telco/dsl business... :)
     
    BenLeonheart, Jun 2, 2009
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  13. crazycanuk

    crazycanuk Notebook Virtuoso

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    agreed the 54g and 54GL are an excellent choice even if they are not " N "
     
    crazycanuk, Jun 3, 2009
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  14. washy212

    washy212 Notebook Consultant

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    Will the hardwire performance be better then my old router?
     
    washy212, Jun 3, 2009
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  15. -L1GHTGAM3R-

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  16. gerryf19

    gerryf19 I am the walrus

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    Well, since he is replacing a NON wireless router, why assume he needs a wireless?

    washy212,

    Are you connecting with a wire? If so, there is no reason to upgrade.
     
    gerryf19, Jun 5, 2009
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  17. sparkyman2000

    sparkyman2000 Notebook Consultant

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    Like gerryf19 is asking are you going to need wireless right off? Because the cheapest way is using what you have. If thats not good enough than do you have a old computer sitting around? I would make that old computer a router.
    If you want to make a old computer a router try these out:

    http://www.ipcop.org/
    http://www.pfsense.com/

    This is my cheapest router I can offer! Use what you have.
     
    sparkyman2000, Jun 5, 2009
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  18. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I believe the OP said he was looking for wireless capability, but only for "low key tasks." Still, if he's only planning on using wireless as an ancillary service, he doesn't really have to upgrade, so he might be better off saving his sheckels until he can afford a quality solution.
     
    Shyster1, Jun 6, 2009
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  19. gerryf19

    gerryf19 I am the walrus

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    You're right...I read right through that post....(smacks own forehead)
     
    gerryf19, Jun 6, 2009
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  20. powerfull499

    powerfull499 Notebook Evangelist

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    An old router can be just fine. What do you think of it? Is it fast enough for you? I had an old router back from 2004, and then we got a newer one, and it is a little bit funny - I think the older one is better than our new one!
     
    powerfull499, Jun 6, 2009
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