Need a new wireless router

[Gas Man]

I think I need a new wireless router. I have to reset the damn thing daily. It gets all slow. I usually reset it and the cable modem. However, most of the time if I just reset router it fixes it. But I will continue to nail it down to only the router... if not I'll make the cable company replace the modem. However, I want to price out a new router.

What's the brand to buy? I don't game but at times either BIL or bro hooks up gamer... so.... but a N rated router??

Netgear?

Linksys? (what I currently have)


Website links please.

Thanks!

[Amorok]

I like my Belkin.

[tallywacker]

http://homestore.cisco.com/en-us/Routers/Linksys-E3000-HighPerformance-Wirelessn-router_stcVVproductId97826163VVcatId551966VVviewpr od.htm

I have this one and have a external harddrive attached to it so I can provide my library of movies and media streaming throughout my house.

[Gas Man]

Holy crap Tally...

[tallywacker]

Holy crap Tally...

I do this kind of stuff for a living. I also have a IPv6 test lab at my house setup right now. That router is cheap comparably to some of the stuff I have accumulated. Also cheaper than a blue-ray player and does the equivalent for me but to every room in the house.

[Gas Man]

But I'm not. I surfer the net, email, etc... I don't need to next generation of star trek.

[tallywacker]

But I'm not. I surfer the net, email, etc... I don't need to next generation of star trek.

Just go down to the base model then, its as much as you will need.

http://www.amazon.com/Cisco-E1000-Cisco-Linksys-Wireless-N-Router/dp/B003B48UNG

[Gas Man]

Is that what you suggest above all... cisco?

[tallywacker]

Is that what you suggest above all... cisco?

I would just go through amazon and read the reviews, but there really isn't much different about basic routers except for better range in certain conditions and the particular installation software which usually just ends up being personal preference. If you have a larger home its usually better to go with a little more expensive model that has a better radio and antenna system.

[Papa_Complex]

Just go down to the base model then, its as much as you will need.

http://www.amazon.com/Cisco-E1000-Cisco-Linksys-Wireless-N-Router/dp/B003B48UNG

That would be a good choice. Inexpensive, good wireless range, good wireless security options, can reference within the local network for an internet domain...

[Rangerscott]

I have a D-link DIR-655. Has worked great from day one and that was 2 yrs ago i believe. Its extreme and has N. I use it for gaming and lots of downloading wih cable. Super fast and itll stream porn like no ones business.


http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=530

[LeeNetworX]

For home use, I swore by Linksys for the longest time, but these days, so many of the basic models from the different manufacturers have the same features and specs.... The one I bought for my mother-in-law is some brand I'd not even heard of and it was $25 shipped from NewEgg. Works like a freaking champ and it's not had a problem yet. Whatever model you consider, just do a search for reviews from Amazon, NewEgg, etc. And when it comes to negative reviews on wi-fi stuff, take a close look and take with a grain of salt - many of them are disgruntled morons that are too stupid to read the directions and get pissed off when they can't figure out how to get it to work. Those are typically easy to single out, though.

[tallywacker]

For home use, I swore by Linksys for the longest time, but these days, so many of the basic models from the different manufacturers have the same features and specs.... The one I bought for my mother-in-law is some brand I'd not even heard of and it was $25 shipped from NewEgg. Works like a freaking champ and it's not had a problem yet. Whatever model you consider, just do a search for reviews from Amazon, NewEgg, etc. And when it comes to negative reviews on wi-fi stuff, take a close look and take with a grain of salt - many of them are disgruntled morons that are too stupid to read the directions and get pissed off when they can't figure out how to get it to work. Those are typically easy to single out, though.

I agree. Bad reviews are usually 95% user error.

[Inferno]

http://homestore.cisco.com/en-us/Routers/Linksys-E3000-HighPerformance-Wirelessn-router_stcVVproductId97826163VVcatId551966VVviewpr od.htm

I have this one and have a external harddrive attached to it so I can provide my library of movies and media streaming throughout my house.

We did this when I was in Iraq, the dude who set it up had 4 TB of movies/TV shows and 1 TB of music. Streaming movies and TV shows throughout the compound was awesome.

Anyways, I have a netgear router/modem. I like it

[Cutty72]

Our old modem just died, so we replaced it with a modem with built in wireless router.
seems to work well.

[Gas Man]

I was looking on new egg for a new router... they list my router.. and list it as good.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833124190

Maybe I just need to double check the firmware...

[caveman]

I use the D-link N-Gaming router. Great speed and easy user interface. also if you are not all that smart on the techy side of thinks the way Tally is, then get net-magic from Purenetworks -->http://www.purenetworks.com/

[Gas Man]

So far so good. Updated the firmware.

[tallywacker]

Good deal man hope it works out. I figured you already gave up on troubleshooting.

[Gas Man]

Nope... I was asking smart people... plus more forum people. :lol:

So far so good with the firmware update.

[jtemple]

I typically buy Linksys stuff. It's fairly inexpensive and widely used. You can even get custom firmwares and whatnot.

I solved my range issues by putting an access point on every level of my house (2-story w/basement). The hardware is cheap enough, might as well have plenty of coverage.

[AquaPython]

i have one of those Cisco's in the line that tally was talking about, works great.

[Gas Man]

So far so good with the firmware upgrade.

[Gas Man]

So far so good with the firmware upgrade.
Still running good. Haven't had to reboot since the firmware update

[LeeNetworX]

Still running good. Haven't had to reboot since the firmware update

Mr. Gas Man,

We are delighted to hear that your issue has been corrected. We will consider this case closed. Thank you and we hope your experience has been a pleasant one.

Abishakish Murandiraniulum
Tech Support Engineer

[Gas Man]

:lol