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xtc
11-03-2005, 03:27 PM
I am looking for router recommendations please. I am looking for a 802.11g router than is backwards compatible to 802.11b. This will be networking 3 home computers, all desktops for a friend. One new computer (just bought) and two very old machines running win2000 and win 98, the new machine is running XP of course. Looking to spend under $80.

These are the routers I was considering but the reviews of them weren't flattering.

Netgear WGR614

Netgear WGT624

Linksys WRT54G


I am also looking for recommendations on desktop wireless cards.
Mistomeer
11-03-2005, 03:31 PM
Linksys for both.
xtc
11-03-2005, 04:01 PM
Originally posted by Mistomeer
Linksys for both.


How are the LInksys routers for phone interference? I hear that because they operate on 2.4ghz frequency there are issues with it interfering with cordless phones?

I have read some really poor reviews of the linksys desktop wireless cards, problems with poor performance and that they don't work with older computers?
Apotheosis
11-03-2005, 04:03 PM
I have been using linksys routers/cards for a few years, never had problems, ever.
Drew2
11-03-2005, 04:08 PM
Uh, all G routers operate on 2.4ghz, so that's not just Linksys.

Linksys ftw, though. Don't buy Netgear.

I'm a Geek Squad Agent. You must listen to me.
xtc
11-03-2005, 04:31 PM
Originally posted by Tayre
Uh, all G routers operate on 2.4ghz, so that's not just Linksys.

Linksys ftw, though. Don't buy Netgear.

I'm a Geek Squad Agent. You must listen to me.

Whats wrong with Netgear? I have a Netgear 802.11b wireless router that works fine.
AnticorRifling
11-03-2005, 04:45 PM
Originally posted by Tayre


I'm a Geek Squad Agent. I don't know my ass from a whole in the ground.

Both netgear and linksys are fine for home use. I am, however, partial to the linksys.
Skirmisher
11-03-2005, 05:02 PM
Regarding phone interference from 2.4 ghz portables.

Yes, they can interfere greatly with wireless networks. I have had to get rid of one group of 2.4 phones from one line and am getting rid of the second presently. The upgrade to 5.8 on the one group already helped increase the stability and so am following up by getting rid of the last 2.4 we have at the next decent sale.
AnticorRifling
11-03-2005, 05:05 PM
Who has land lines anymore? My hard line is for my security system. Cell phones FTW!
Janarth
11-03-2005, 05:07 PM
Linksys has outstanding customer support IMHO and I love their products. I owned a wired router in college, then upgraded to the WRT54G wireless, which I still use. I also set up my parents with a WRT54G and they love it. I used my old wired four port one up in our winter house and all three work extremely well. I have had experience with netgear, its in my step parent's house. While we have 2.4g phones in both houses, it destroys the netgear reception but the linksys router seems to have no problem. We have linksys g cards for me, my mom and my dad's laptops, all work great, sturdy too. I have not tested the wierd three antenna bounce the signal linksys router.

I'm very partial to Linksys for wireless and wired routers. Also, I like their firewall software in the router, very intuitive (at least to me).
Mistomeer
11-03-2005, 05:11 PM
IMO, Linksys makes a better product than Netgear in terms of reliability. Linksys was also bought by Cisco, which is a plus.
Or you could spend alot more money and buy a Safe@Office box.
http://www.checkpoint.com/products/safe@office/safe@office_400_moreinfo.html

As far as cards go, I'm partial to 3Com or Linksys.
xtc
11-03-2005, 05:12 PM
Originally posted by AnticorRifling
Who has land lines anymore? My hard line is for my security system. Cell phones FTW!

Cell phones suck. The reception sucks compared to land lines.
Janarth
11-03-2005, 05:18 PM
Why go land line? VOIP. That whole, we dropped your 911 call and don't know who/where you are thing is overrated. /sarcasm
Wezas
11-03-2005, 05:22 PM
I went the cheap route and got netgear wireless cards for my laptops.

I can't tell you how much they suck. No signal range, constant drops.

I put in a linksys card, and my signal at least doubled.

I also used a third party firmware for my linksys router to give me more options/power boost. Alchemy V1.0 from Sveasoft
xtc
11-03-2005, 05:22 PM
Originally posted by Janarth
Why go land line? VOIP. That whole, we dropped your 911 call and don't know who/where you are thing is overrated. /sarcasm

VOIP good point but it is still a land line.

Hey who needs 911 depending where u live they aren't coming anyway.
Gan
11-03-2005, 07:56 PM
I use US Robotics and love it...

Here's one without a printserver on TigerDirect as a brand alternative than whats been mentioned thus far.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=602205&CatId=0

One feature I love about US Robotics routers are the detachable antennas so you can add on low gain long range antennas for a cheap price.
Celephais
06-11-2010, 04:19 PM
How much are you looking to spend?
Drew
06-11-2010, 04:24 PM
How much are you looking to spend?

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AnticorRifling
06-11-2010, 04:34 PM
Awesome.
Clove
06-11-2010, 04:54 PM
Who has land lines anymore? My hard line is for my security system. Cell phones FTW!I thought you were your security system?
Methais
06-11-2010, 05:05 PM
How much are you looking to spend?

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