aemsee Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Need to replace the POS Belkin I have. It keeps dropping out and has to be reset all the time. What are some of your recommendations? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Linksys. No question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 From what I hear, stay away from D-link. Personal experience by myself and a friend of mine says don't even think of Netgear; they have great signal strength, but drop packets all the time. I have installed a few Linksys units for people and businesses, and have nothing but good things to say about them. Fast, reliable, easy to set up, and a good company backing them (Cisco). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfpdm Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 linksys and netgear are pretty much the same in my book as far as performance. The thing to consider is what is in your machine. Use to think my netgear was a POS until I bought a new laptop with a good wireless card built in. Now I can get connected anywhere in my house or yard and maintain a strong and fast connection. FWIW, I've burned up two linksys boxes due to lightning but have yet to lose my netgear one.(knock on wood) :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 I've been using the same Zoom X6 Model 5590 for years. It's an ADSL modem, wireless-G router, and 4-port switch all in one box. Very good range for a home wireless-G network (have four computers on it, some 200' away), easy to configure, printer sharing, and good security features. The customer support is super too. I've tried a lot of models before, but this unit beats all hands down, and it's all in one compact box. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aemsee Posted September 27, 2009 Author Share Posted September 27, 2009 Range isn't a real issue. The problem is that the Belkin craps out and I need to reset it by unplugging the power cord and plugging it back in. Thanks for the info guys. I'll now see what I can get off fleabay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sam Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 WRT54GL with DDwrt hands down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Hands down. Right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithe1811 Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Linksys. No question. X2. i do alot of home networing and Linksys is the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whamm Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 I have also had good luck with Buffalo routers myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glundblad Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Nothing beats copper. :smart: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aemsee Posted September 27, 2009 Author Share Posted September 27, 2009 Nothing beats copper. :smart: that 200' of cat5 gets to be a bit cumbersome at times :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirteatr717 Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 WRT54GL with DDwrt hands down. i have this and its GREAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakjeep93 Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Linksys. No question. X2. i do alot of home networing and Linksys is the best. x3 lynksis ids the best one i ve used Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puritan21 Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 I run an old D-link with no problems, but I've worked on a lot of them. I've installed 6 or 7 Linksys routers, I've only had one bad right out of the box. My in-laws use a netgear. When i installed it I was impressed-great range and super easy setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aemsee Posted September 27, 2009 Author Share Posted September 27, 2009 I just remembered that I had a Linksys WAP54G access point in my cabinet full of computer parts :nuts: . So I just got done figuring out how to piggy back it off the Belkin router. See if that ends the wireless drop out. The biggest issue was trying to get to the web-based set up screen. Finally changed the belkin IP range to match the linksys. Gee, only spent about 3 hrs messing with it :ack: . Hope it does the trick! Thanks for all your input, guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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