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I'm in desperate need of a new router.

I don't even need a wlan router; a plain ethernet hub/router/switch would work.
I would research it myself, but I figured it would probably be easier to crowd-source the collective experience of eGO.

It needs to serve as a mid-line switch from the modem to the family router, a bodunk, p.o.s. Dynex, so I'm really just looking for stability more than anything else.

I assume price wouldn't really be an issue with something like this (fairly basic, right?), but I only have $40-70 to spend.

Thanks in advance!
 
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mowey said:
I have a side by side comparison of two different routers. Both brands are good I personally use dlink for all my stuff, but a lot of people use linksys... They both support just about everything and they are both in your price range. If you don't like these i would say stay with the wireless just in case you expand in the future.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...mpareItemList=N82E16833127241,N82E16833124277
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The router I have presently is terrible; It destroys my connection, interrupting gameplay and normal internet browsing with 3-10 seconds of complete non-connection. It's not really an option.
 
I didn't mean keep your old one. I meant that you should pick out a different wireless one if you didn't like those ones.
 
mowey said:
I didn't mean keep your old one. I meant that you should pick out a different wireless one if you didn't like those ones.
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Ah, sorry then. I don't really plan on going wireless anytime soon, but I appreciate the suggestions.

In any case, I think I'm going to go with D-Link EBR-2310, unless something better comes up.
 
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Do you just use your computer on that network? If you use others do you transfer files or anything like that between the two on the lan?

If you don't at all, that should be fine.
 
I use a tower, and we (well, they; I didn't choose it) got the Dynex router because my dad and brother both got laptops.
 
I have a Dlink DGL 4500, I like it but its a little out of your price range. I would go with Dlink because they have models specifically made for gaming and they are also a sponsor of eGO.
 
I highly recommend using an old computer as a router. It's a lot simpler than it may sound, as there are several all-in-one options out there for OS/routing software. The hardware doesn't have to be much - even a PII or PIII with 256mb RAM and two NICs works just fine.

If you're familiar with Linux at all, pFSense is a very high performance routing platform that's easy to set up, yet still gives access to the advanced aspects of the underlying system.

Untangle is a good option if you have no Linux experience - it includes a nice UI for installation and configuration, whereas with pFSense, you are dealing with a very small amount of (easy) console work before you can access the web interface. The web interface is very graphical and easy-to-use; take a look at this sample screenshot (it only shows one module enabled, normally you'd be using more). Untangle also is easier than pFSense for tasks like real-time virus scanning, anti-spyware/anti-phishing, web filtering, etc.

Both are free, but Untangle does have some more advanced modules (like load balancing multiple internet connections) that are a few dollars a month to use, while pFSense has the same functionality built-in for free. They also both include incredible logging and graphing capabilities that make it easy to track usage by client or diagnose connection issues.

I use pFSense in my home, and have been very happy with it. I also have several machines deployed at client's locations running combinations of both pFSense and Untangle.
 
gothroach said:
I highly recommend using an old computer as a router. It's a lot simpler than it may sound, as there are several all-in-one options out there for OS/routing software. The hardware doesn't have to be much - even a PII or PIII with 256mb RAM and two NICs works just fine.

If you're familiar with Linux at all, pFSense is a very high performance routing platform that's easy to set up, yet still gives access to the advanced aspects of the underlying system.

Untangle is a good option if you have no Linux experience - it includes a nice UI for installation and configuration, whereas with pFSense, you are dealing with a very small amount of (easy) console work before you can access the web interface. The web interface is very graphical and easy-to-use; take a look at this sample screenshot (it only shows one module enabled, normally you'd be using more). Untangle also is easier than pFSense for tasks like real-time virus scanning, anti-spyware/anti-phishing, web filtering, etc.

Both are free, but Untangle does have some more advanced modules (like load balancing multiple internet connections) that are a few dollars a month to use, while pFSense has the same functionality built-in for free. They also both include incredible logging and graphing capabilities that make it easy to track usage by client or diagnose connection issues.

I use pFSense in my home, and have been very happy with it. I also have several machines deployed at client's locations running combinations of both pFSense and Untangle.
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That also provides for a great firewall :D, it's been a long time since i've used it, but it was pretty good.

The only things about that would be acquiring the old computer, if you don't have one, and the space that and old computer would take up, those are both pretty fun facters
 
Twix said:
yeah linksys router are the best you can hack them aswell ;) with dd-wrt
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+1

I have a Linksys WRT54-G with DD-WRT and I have NEVER needed to reboot it. DD-WRT is a Linux OS for the router which is ALOT more stable than the OS the router comes with. To read up on DD-WRT, go here:

http://www.dd-wrt.com/
 
gothroach said:
I highly recommend using an old computer as a router. It's a lot simpler than it may sound, as there are several all-in-one options out there for OS/routing software. The hardware doesn't have to be much - even a PII or PIII with 256mb RAM and two NICs works just fine.

If you're familiar with Linux at all, pFSense is a very high performance routing platform that's easy to set up, yet still gives access to the advanced aspects of the underlying system.

Untangle is a good option if you have no Linux experience - it includes a nice UI for installation and configuration, whereas with pFSense, you are dealing with a very small amount of (easy) console work before you can access the web interface. The web interface is very graphical and easy-to-use; take a look at this sample screenshot (it only shows one module enabled, normally you'd be using more). Untangle also is easier than pFSense for tasks like real-time virus scanning, anti-spyware/anti-phishing, web filtering, etc.

Both are free, but Untangle does have some more advanced modules (like load balancing multiple internet connections) that are a few dollars a month to use, while pFSense has the same functionality built-in for free. They also both include incredible logging and graphing capabilities that make it easy to track usage by client or diagnose connection issues.

I use pFSense in my home, and have been very happy with it. I also have several machines deployed at client's locations running combinations of both pFSense and Untangle.
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I actually do have an old computer which would be pretty suitable--The problem is that there's a total lack of space.

I might do that at some point in the future, however.
 
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