Router Reviews
- Thread starter JohnT
- Start date
- Joined
- Jul 27, 2009
- Messages
- 291
Using a 3-or-so year old netgear.
It's served me pretty well, but seems to be marketed to the users who don't know what they're doing. It seems to be extremely incompatible with anything. It uses basically every non-recommended standard out there, making p2p a pain.
It's served me pretty well, but seems to be marketed to the users who don't know what they're doing. It seems to be extremely incompatible with anything. It uses basically every non-recommended standard out there, making p2p a pain.
- Joined
- Sep 6, 2009
- Messages
- 10
Nice!! I am using a Cisco 806 router, and even have a rate limit on mine to where all steam traffic is at 1meg and I am still getting a very good ping.
- Joined
- Sep 1, 2009
- Messages
- 3,740
I am using the Dlink 655 Gigabit N. It has awesome range, but I wish it could penetrate a metal building. I can go anywhere I want to upstairs or downstairs at my church, and at least still have a Good connection. I would say I can easily set anywhere in our church parking lot and sill have a good connection. I need access in an upstairs and downstairs room in our activity building but the router just cant cut through the Metal. Guess i'll be getting an AP and external antenna.
Other than that love it.
Other than that love it.
I use a Cisco 1841 ISR. It's a bit pricey, but well worth every penny.
The integrated http/https, java-based server aids in configuration for those who aren't Cisco IOS savvy. Command-line is, of course, still available for more advanced users (I suggest CCNA or CCIE R&S certs. for command-line).
The wire-speed connectivity and Cisco-stability are unmatched by anything you can buy from standard computer stores. I would suggest, however, snooping around Ebay for a decent price on one as Cisco's ~$3,500USD price tag is a little rich for most gamer's blood.
Rating: 10/10 on functionality with 9.5/10 on ease of set-up.
The integrated http/https, java-based server aids in configuration for those who aren't Cisco IOS savvy. Command-line is, of course, still available for more advanced users (I suggest CCNA or CCIE R&S certs. for command-line).
The wire-speed connectivity and Cisco-stability are unmatched by anything you can buy from standard computer stores. I would suggest, however, snooping around Ebay for a decent price on one as Cisco's ~$3,500USD price tag is a little rich for most gamer's blood.
Rating: 10/10 on functionality with 9.5/10 on ease of set-up.
- Joined
- Jan 6, 2010
- Messages
- 17
If you know anything about Information Technology and Servers like I do. Then you would only use Linksys by CISCO like I do. I love the 1 GB connection so if your motherboard has a 1GB connection then you can bump it up from 100 mb to the 1 gb connection speed for greater game play. Also, security features are what you would expect from CISCO which is on the back on of most corporations networks!
I have the WRT310N, but there are newer models and I love the fact that everything is internal on the model so no parts to break off easily!
I have the WRT310N, but there are newer models and I love the fact that everything is internal on the model so no parts to break off easily!
- Joined
- Jan 10, 2010
- Messages
- 12,221
After several years with a cheap d link, I upgraded to the belkin N1 wireless router.
Pros: Nice display, easy to keep track of things. Works well as a clock.
-Fast
-Looks good
-Decent distance
Cons:
-Gets a tad hot, just warm a bit.
-Needs resetting once a week. Forced to unplug modem & router for 1 minute then plug back in to retain connectivity.
-Bad firmware unless bought after august 09
-No updates
Other notes: Im fairly enjoying this router, and it provides nice wireless securiity. I don't reccomend buying it overall. Cost way to much for what it's worth
Pros: Nice display, easy to keep track of things. Works well as a clock.
-Fast
-Looks good
-Decent distance
Cons:
-Gets a tad hot, just warm a bit.
-Needs resetting once a week. Forced to unplug modem & router for 1 minute then plug back in to retain connectivity.
-Bad firmware unless bought after august 09
-No updates
Other notes: Im fairly enjoying this router, and it provides nice wireless securiity. I don't reccomend buying it overall. Cost way to much for what it's worth
LINKSYS WRT54GL
Pros:
super easy to flash with 3rd party firmware
dosent overheat
great range
33x Winner of Customer Choice Award - Wireless Routers (newegg)
cheap price !!!
Cons:
warranty is voided when flashing with 3rd party
wasnt free
no N support
dosent cook, clean or serve me dinner!!!
Pros:
super easy to flash with 3rd party firmware
dosent overheat
great range
33x Winner of Customer Choice Award - Wireless Routers (newegg)
cheap price !!!
Cons:
warranty is voided when flashing with 3rd party
wasnt free
no N support
dosent cook, clean or serve me dinner!!!
My dad bought a new Linksys e3000. It's a dual band router (one home network, and a guest network) and has simultaneous 2.5ghz and 5ghz. Comes with a usb port to attach a HD and you can set it up as a media server or ftp server. I've personally been enjoying the 4x1gb/s ports!
- Joined
- Apr 8, 2010
- Messages
- 56
Several years ago I got sick of going through the cheap sub-$200 routers.
Being the Network System Admin for several local ISPs I wanted the same performance and the big guys, but, didn't want to spend $$$$$$ doing it.
In my search I found the answer: IPCOP http://sourceforge.net/apps/trac/ipcop/wiki
Easy to install, easy to admin, and just sits there and WORKS, 24/7.
I got an old dual processor P3 450, put 128 Megs in it, an old ISA Video card, 2 network cards, and loaded it up. (you only need a monitor to install it)
BTW, you can also put a 3rd card in it, use a wireless card and have a wireless router also!
If you are looking for a professional grade router/firewall on the cheap that will never bottle-neck your game play, this is a very good system!
The only maintenance I do...... every 6 months or so I unplug it and drag it out to the shop to blow it out with my air compressor.
Being the Network System Admin for several local ISPs I wanted the same performance and the big guys, but, didn't want to spend $$$$$$ doing it.
In my search I found the answer: IPCOP http://sourceforge.net/apps/trac/ipcop/wiki
Easy to install, easy to admin, and just sits there and WORKS, 24/7.
I got an old dual processor P3 450, put 128 Megs in it, an old ISA Video card, 2 network cards, and loaded it up. (you only need a monitor to install it)
BTW, you can also put a 3rd card in it, use a wireless card and have a wireless router also!
If you are looking for a professional grade router/firewall on the cheap that will never bottle-neck your game play, this is a very good system!
The only maintenance I do...... every 6 months or so I unplug it and drag it out to the shop to blow it out with my air compressor.
- Joined
- Nov 20, 2009
- Messages
- 13
I've had my d-link dgl-4500 since about January and feel it's been an adequate amount of time to write a review now. It is a total piece of crap. If you look at newegg you'll see there is a small but substantial number of people who have a problem with it. Some people, you can write off for simple reason as just no understanding the product. But a large number of people (myself now included) are frustrated with spending a good amount of money on a product that has a high enough chance of being defective. There is a constant high pitch tone while it is on. The router will restart if the load on it is too much. This can happen multiple times a day, but never less then once a night while I'm playing or watching a movie on my ps3. There hasn't been a working fix with this. There are a number of posts online with people updating the firmware causing the router to effectively become an expensive paperweight. Other people I have talked to tell me, don't update the firmware unless you have to. I am so tired of it, I'm going to update the firmware this week. If it does die or does not get better I am tossing the thing and getting a Linksys. Maybe they don't have the speeds or performance numbers, but they have always worked well for me.
Linksys WRT120N. It's a really nice and fast router which goes up top 300 MB/s and a download speed of 2 mb/s. It is easy to configure ports and is easy to setup. I would recommend it because i never have had any trouble during the time ive had it. Ofc i still have it
- Joined
- Nov 9, 2009
- Messages
- 109
http://www.maximumpc.com/article/reviews/netgear_rangemax_wndr3700
The best according to maxpc.
I personally have a linksys WRT610 and it works well.
The best according to maxpc.
I personally have a linksys WRT610 and it works well.
- Joined
- Jun 15, 2009
- Messages
- 1,923
Just got a Linksys WRT610N simultaneous Dual Band wireless N router for free
It's a bit old compared to the newer linksys models that replaced it but performs just as well and most of the new ones were semi-rebranded.
It replaced my old Netgear wireless G router and the lame actiontec router for wi-fi.
As far as range and speeds go, this thing is blazing fast in my house. On mixed mode 2.4ghz wireless N, my macbook pro was getting almost full data speeds one floor down and about two rooms to the right. I was getting around 28 Mbps down and like 23 Mbps up compared to my 30 Mbps down and 25 mbps on ethernet.
One helluva upgrade compared to wat i was getting on my old Netgear which gave me only around 9 Mbps down and 7 Mbps up in the same area/spot.
I have tried the 5ghz band on my macbook pro but it was getting slower speeds than the mixed 2.4ghz band was getting (not by much though). I guess its reasonable though since 2.4ghz still travels farther and the 5ghz is only optimal up to a certain range.
It's a bit old compared to the newer linksys models that replaced it but performs just as well and most of the new ones were semi-rebranded.
It replaced my old Netgear wireless G router and the lame actiontec router for wi-fi.
As far as range and speeds go, this thing is blazing fast in my house. On mixed mode 2.4ghz wireless N, my macbook pro was getting almost full data speeds one floor down and about two rooms to the right. I was getting around 28 Mbps down and like 23 Mbps up compared to my 30 Mbps down and 25 mbps on ethernet.
One helluva upgrade compared to wat i was getting on my old Netgear which gave me only around 9 Mbps down and 7 Mbps up in the same area/spot.
I have tried the 5ghz band on my macbook pro but it was getting slower speeds than the mixed 2.4ghz band was getting (not by much though). I guess its reasonable though since 2.4ghz still travels farther and the 5ghz is only optimal up to a certain range.
Linksys WRT54GS V7- Good wireless throughout the house, never dropped wireless, 50% of the time we had a problem with 2 or more PC's behind the router not being able to connect to the same CS:S server.
2wire 3801HGV (new ATT router with wireless)- Fantastic wireless signal throughout the house, never drops connection, no problem with 2 or more PC's connecting to the same CS:S server.
2wire 3801HGV (new ATT router with wireless)- Fantastic wireless signal throughout the house, never drops connection, no problem with 2 or more PC's connecting to the same CS:S server.
