A good wireless router

07-20-10, 07:55 AM

Doc's switch thread reminded me...

I was thinking about this one.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833162031

I hear Buffalo tech is good. My needs are pretty simple.
<$100
10/100/1000
b/g/n which any newer router should have I think.

Also, can someone explain the significance of DDWRT to me? Feedback on this Buffalo says it's fantastic after DDWRT is in place.

Any good suggestions?

Thanks guys!

frenchy2k1 · 07-20-10, 12:35 PM

DDWRT is a custom firmware derived from an open-source Linksys.
It has evolved over the years as a full featured firmware (it's based on Linux) with professional-type features usually found in $300+ routers (like prioritization, wireless networks, routing...). It also let you control lots of parameters hidden in retail routers (transmission power, running software...).

So, if you have a bit of knowledge or are ready to spend the time to learn (they have a great forum), it can be very powerful. As it is free, it's a nice upgrade if available on your hardware.

07-20-10, 01:34 PM

Ah, understood. Thanks for the explanation. I can obviously use some more knowledge about how to configure a router properly, I may give this a go.

Thanks again!

Drolfrawd · 07-20-10, 02:07 PM

Bro, i use Buffalo for all my private customers, and have zero issues with them.
I use buffalo Nas Boxes at work and zero issues with them also.

However if you want to pay more , then i recommend this

http://www.transparent.uk.com/acatal...igor2820n.html

sorry it's a uk site. You will likely be able to purchase this at better price than i can.

My company only uses these for corporate clients.

And .........I know how to work them

07-20-10, 02:28 PM

Drol, that Draytek looks nice...a little pricey as you said though

Good to hear another endorsement for Buffalo though. I think I may go with that unless someone presents a better option.

Thanks Bro

Drolfrawd · 07-20-10, 02:33 PM

^Welcome

**saturnotaku** · 07-21-10, 03:50 PM

I use the Linksys WRT-320N with dd-wrt. I'm no networking wiz, but it wasn't terribly difficult to configure. Had it not been for a power outage last month, my router would be close to 6 months of uptime. I never had that with my old D-Link.

07-21-10, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saturnotaku

I use the Linksys WRT-320N with dd-wrt. I'm no networking wiz, but it wasn't terribly difficult to configure. Had it not been for a power outage last month, my router would be close to 6 months of uptime. I never had that with my old D-Link.

I'd love to have a full week of uptime, can't remember what it's like lol.

Is this the one sat?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-332-_-Product

I was just sitting down to order the Buffalo when I saw your post, now I have to make a decision...

Redeemed · 07-21-10, 04:32 PM

Got my parents a Netgear RangeMax MIMO about a year and a half ago- maybe even 2 years ago. Works great, and they have yet to call me complaining of *any* downtime. Also super easy to configure. Blocking MySpace, LimeWire, etc (as per my parents request) so lil' sis didn't get into trouble was a breeze.

Looking to get their Wireless-N RangeMax router once I'm settled here at my new home.

07-21-10, 04:52 PM

Thanks Redeemed - not a huge fan of netgear though. I've heard a few too many complaints from clients about them.

So far the Linksys by Cisco or Buffalo seem to be the best choice for me.

Redeemed · 07-21-10, 04:55 PM

Oh- I'm a Cisco/Linksys man by default.

Netgear is just my second choice- and it was on sale uber cheap at the time I bought it.

First Netgear I've owned to be honest, just sharing my experience with it. If I can get a Cisco or Linksys around the same price then I'd get one. Otherwise Netgear is 2nd option.

They're usually cheaper which is why I'm planning on getting their N router once I'm all moved in and settled at the new place.

07-21-10, 04:59 PM

Understood. I'm obviously no I.T. or anything close, but I do work with them frequently and quite a few have mentioned exactly what you just said. Tight Budget = Netgear, but for a bit more the Linksys is better. Thing is the Buffalo I linked isn't shabby looking at all for $79 usd and have heard them highly recommended.

My guess is either/or would be just fine...I just like to know what I'm getting.

07-20-10, 07:55 AM	#1
grey_1 Guest Posts: n/a	A good wireless router Doc's switch thread reminded me... I was thinking about this one. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833162031 I hear Buffalo tech is good. My needs are pretty simple. <$100 10/100/1000 b/g/n which any newer router should have I think. Also, can someone explain the significance of DDWRT to me? Feedback on this Buffalo says it's fantastic after DDWRT is in place. Any good suggestions? Thanks guys!

07-20-10, 12:35 PM	#2
frenchy2k1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 446	Re: A good wireless router DDWRT is a custom firmware derived from an open-source Linksys. It has evolved over the years as a full featured firmware (it's based on Linux) with professional-type features usually found in $300+ routers (like prioritization, wireless networks, routing...). It also let you control lots of parameters hidden in retail routers (transmission power, running software...). So, if you have a bit of knowledge or are ready to spend the time to learn (they have a great forum), it can be very powerful. As it is free, it's a nice upgrade if available on your hardware. __________________ As the universe is curved, there cannot be a straight answer...

07-20-10, 01:34 PM	#3
grey_1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: A good wireless router Ah, understood. Thanks for the explanation. I can obviously use some more knowledge about how to configure a router properly, I may give this a go. Thanks again!

07-20-10, 02:07 PM	#4
Drolfrawd Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,787	Re: A good wireless router Bro, i use Buffalo for all my private customers, and have zero issues with them. I use buffalo Nas Boxes at work and zero issues with them also. However if you want to pay more , then i recommend this http://www.transparent.uk.com/acatal...igor2820n.html sorry it's a uk site. You will likely be able to purchase this at better price than i can. My company only uses these for corporate clients. And .........I know how to work them

07-20-10, 02:28 PM	#5
grey_1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: A good wireless router Drol, that Draytek looks nice...a little pricey as you said though Good to hear another endorsement for Buffalo though. I think I may go with that unless someone presents a better option. Thanks Bro

07-20-10, 02:33 PM	#6
Drolfrawd Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,787	Re: A good wireless router ^Welcome

07-21-10, 03:50 PM	#7
saturnotaku Apple user. Deal with it. Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: The 'burbs, IL USA Posts: 12,502	Re: A good wireless router I use the Linksys WRT-320N with dd-wrt. I'm no networking wiz, but it wasn't terribly difficult to configure. Had it not been for a power outage last month, my router would be close to 6 months of uptime. I never had that with my old D-Link.

07-21-10, 04:32 PM	#9
Redeemed Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 17,986	Re: A good wireless router Got my parents a Netgear RangeMax MIMO about a year and a half ago- maybe even 2 years ago. Works great, and they have yet to call me complaining of any downtime. Also super easy to configure. Blocking MySpace, LimeWire, etc (as per my parents request) so lil' sis didn't get into trouble was a breeze. Looking to get their Wireless-N RangeMax router once I'm settled here at my new home.

07-21-10, 04:52 PM	#10
grey_1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: A good wireless router Thanks Redeemed - not a huge fan of netgear though. I've heard a few too many complaints from clients about them. So far the Linksys by Cisco or Buffalo seem to be the best choice for me.

07-21-10, 04:55 PM	#11
Redeemed Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 17,986	Re: A good wireless router Oh- I'm a Cisco/Linksys man by default. Netgear is just my second choice- and it was on sale uber cheap at the time I bought it. First Netgear I've owned to be honest, just sharing my experience with it. If I can get a Cisco or Linksys around the same price then I'd get one. Otherwise Netgear is 2nd option. They're usually cheaper which is why I'm planning on getting their N router once I'm all moved in and settled at the new place.

07-21-10, 04:59 PM	#12
grey_1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: A good wireless router Understood. I'm obviously no I.T. or anything close, but I do work with them frequently and quite a few have mentioned exactly what you just said. Tight Budget = Netgear, but for a bit more the Linksys is better. Thing is the Buffalo I linked isn't shabby looking at all for $79 usd and have heard them highly recommended. My guess is either/or would be just fine...I just like to know what I'm getting.