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    Which wireless N router to buy? - Vista 64 bit

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by mlist84, Nov 3, 2008.

  1. mlist84

    mlist84 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi all

    I just ordered my sony vaio fw 290 CTO with windows vista 64 bit. Just wondering if you have any good experience with wireless router (type N) that is confirmed to work with vista 64 bit and sony vaio.

    thanks!
     
    mlist84, Nov 3, 2008
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    meansizzler Notebook Consultant

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    Apple Airport Xtreme N, I get 7MB/s over 5GHZ N with my TZ
     
    meansizzler, Nov 3, 2008
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    Mr_DoughBoy Notebook Geek

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    DIR-655 the best router out there atm if you have cable.
     
    Mr_DoughBoy, Nov 4, 2008
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    chong67 Notebook Deity

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    None. Just get WRT54GL and install Tomato in it.

    Mine is rock solid connection with Tomato. You can increase the Watt to get extended range.

    3rd party software is cool. I even install 3rd party software on my Canon SD880.
     
    chong67, Nov 4, 2008
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    I have to agree! I researched for a few days before i bought it, and it got amazing reviews. I have to agree with them, as this router has been amazing. Haven't had a single problem with it. The network magic software that comes with it works very well, but seems to have a few flaws as it likes to lock up. Simply restart the program and its all up and running.
     
    Buddy17, Nov 4, 2008
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    meansizzler Notebook Consultant

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    Best router I have ever used.
     
    HoosierInFL, Nov 4, 2008
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    philg2000 Notebook Guru

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    Agree, altho I "only" get 150mps connection from my Z
    (In the UK, using 40mhz spacing)
     
    philg2000, Nov 5, 2008
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    I like my Draytek Vigor 2820n (since firmware 3.2.1). The wireless performance isn't fantastic - only 2.4GHz band and I've only ever gotten up to 150mbps...

    But as a router and ADSL modem it's the most stable box I've ever used - I've had 4 months of uptime without a glitch and none of my previous wireless broadband routers managed that! (I've tried Netgear, Linksys, D-Link and Belkin devices in the past.)

    For me, 150mbps maximum wireless is a small price to pay for having such a stable connection and network.
     
    InfyMcGirk, Nov 5, 2008
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    mlist84 Notebook Enthusiast

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    thank you all!

    I decided to buy D-link DRT 655. I saw tons of good reviews out there about this router.

    Just in case any of you want to buy the router:

    Costco currently has it on sale for $79.99 (until November 7). $20-$30 cheaper from most online stores!. You have to go to the physical store..the price at Costco online is regular price.
     
    mlist84, Nov 6, 2008
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