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    Quick help needed!

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by chewyeong90, Nov 18, 2009.

  1. chewyeong90

    chewyeong90 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi, I subscribed to Comcast 16Mbps yesterday and I've scheduled an appointment on Friday. And I decided to get my own modem. I need a wireless router as I'm sharing it with my several other housemates. I browsed through several sites and forums and I noted that Linksys WRT54GL is highly recommended. So I would like to ask for opinions from you guys.. Be quick cause I need to get my router before Friday !

    1) Is that a good modem ?

    2) Which 3rd party firmware is good ?


    Thanks !
     
    chewyeong90, Nov 18, 2009
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    It's a good modem if you intend to stick to wireless G. How many components are you going to have on it?
     
    johnw91498, Nov 18, 2009
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    The WRT54GL is a good choice. A little old, but adequate.

    It's part of a line of Linksys routers that has been a mainstay in the wireless industry.
     
    surfasb, Nov 18, 2009
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    chewyeong90 Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm planning to stick with Wireless G as I'm just having Intel 5100 Wifi in my XPS 1640. Pretty normal usage (surfing, gaming, downloading). What do you mean by how many components ?

    Really ? Glad that I placed that order on Amazon :)

    Also I noted that there's this version 1.0 and 1.1. It's not stated in the Amazon. Is there any significant difference ?
     
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    Nothing significant between the two version. Just a firmware change.
     
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    I have 3 pc's, 2 laptops, a PS3, a Blu Ray player, and a DISH Receiver connected to my router.

    Are you just going to have the laptop connected?
     
    johnw91498, Nov 18, 2009
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    Oh well, I have 3 housemates and plus me, there will be 4 laptops connecting with wireless. Probably my ipod touch too. hee
     
    chewyeong90, Nov 18, 2009
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    The GL version will allow you to install the dd-wrt firmware. This firmware will boost performance of the router.
     
    blue68f100, Nov 19, 2009
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    Changed my mind. Since the comcast technician is coming up to fix the internet at tomorrow, my linksys WRT54GL won't come in time if I were to order it from Amazon. So I am resorted to buy from my comp store in uni. And there are only 2 models left. Which would u guys recommend ?

    Netgear WGR614 and Linksys WRT54G2 ?
     
    chewyeong90, Nov 19, 2009
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    Definitely the Linksys. It's a newer model.

    :yes:
     
    surfasb, Nov 19, 2009
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