Wireless recomendation

I'm buying a MACBOOK PRO and I need a wireless router to go with it.

What I need:
1-It has to have a very stable connection
2- It has to work with torrents
3- It has to have a good range (but not exceptional)

What I don't need:
1-Extreme high speeds for networking (i only need it for the laptop)
2- multiple ports

 

Avoid the Linux-based ones like the WRT54G.

The Linksys SRX 200 (WRT54GX2) uses MIMO to give a very stable and reliable connection. Works well with torrenting since the firmware is not Linux-based.

They can be had for $80 or so.

 

Linksys WRT54GL (linux version). If your going to do a lot of P2P (BT) I would consider moving up to a SMB class router (wired), they can handle the heavy load with out locking up. Then add a AP it more expensive, but will work without any problems.

Load the dd-wrt firmware in the WRT54GL and you will have a stable router. Don't even consider Linksys std routers, under moderate use it will constantly lock up on you.

 

Thanks that's good to know. What about the Apple Airport express?

 

It's a good unit but a little pricey. But they have features that other do not.

 

Blue you seem to know what you're talking about.

My setup is like this:

ADSL MODEM -> AP -> notebook.

Do I really need a router between the ADSL modem and AP? There won't be any other computers running on this network.

WRT54GL or WRT54GX?

 

Mac's are not subject to all of the troubles as PC's. The beauty of a router is that you get a hardware firewall. If you already have a AP you can buy a cheap wired router, and connect the AP through it. Just stay away from Belkin. Here is link on routers performace by Small Net Builder http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/component/option,com_chart/Itemid,189/

This should help you decide. Just look for the cheap routers. There were several $25 wired routers that had the same performance as the big boys. They did a review on about 6-8 wired routers <$30

 

Can I plug an Access point directly into my ADSL modem?

 

Should be able too, just you lose abit of security and the features a router would offer you.

I dont see a good reason to get a AP instead of a wireless router.

 

The only reason is to have to have 100% stability with my torrents. Today I plug my adsl modem directly into my computer and it works perfectly, I just want to keep it that way.

If i plug a router in between I'm scared I'll loose the stability.

 

If you require log in credentials NO. If not it will work and/or connect soon as it see the computer connects to it.

 

There a few wireless routers that can handle BT load, Dlink, Netgear, Buffalo .... I left Linksys out for a reason, I have yet to install a new models WRT54G or GS this will handle heavy loads. The WRT54GL with ww-wrt firmware will do just find. There is a Buffalo model that will also run the linux firmware.

I would recommend moving up to SMB Wired router. These are design for heavy use, then add a AP. This is what I did. Yes its more expensive but you end up with a lot better hardware. I would recommend a 8 port, you will eventually use the ports up.

 

You wont, I run thru 2 routers and still d/l torrents fine.

If anything you want a router between you and a torrent client because thats just broadcasting your computer to the whole world.