What's a good WiFi router to buy now? - Page 4

Adrian Wong · 2nd Jul 2005, 05:25 PM

Haha!! Thanks for the tips!

I'm just worried about potential problems. You know, like bugs and stuff.

My 3Com router has that large files transfer problem and there has been no more firmware updates since it is already discontinued. So, I would certainly love to avoid such a problem with the new router.

bslee · 4th Jul 2005, 03:45 PM

Say having to transfer files from lappy to pc or vice versa, I reckon I'd be silly to use wireless. Hardwire it up, do transfers would probably be the best philosophy.

Adrian Wong · 4th Jul 2005, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bslee

Say having to transfer files from lappy to pc or vice versa, I reckon I'd be silly to use wireless. Hardwire it up, do transfers would probably be the best philosophy.

Well, using LAN would definitely be faster.

However, if you want a completely wireless workplace, then it would be good to have a router that can do that without breaking down halfway.

bslee · 4th Jul 2005, 10:35 PM

Well, I just did a dvd movie (iso format) transfer to my son's desktop, 4Gb in all..took about 15 mins..Lappy wireless to his LAN wired desktop..all went well..now he's enjoying the movie..

1031982 · 5th Jul 2005, 02:53 AM

If it is going to be used in a small network and not a lot of traffic, I would say Linksys.
If you are going to use it in a 20 + user setup OR a lot of traffic, (everyone doing something at the same time constantly) I would go with a more advanced router from another company.

Adrian Wong · 5th Jul 2005, 02:11 PM

I'm going to use it in my house, with two LAN cables running to two rooms. But the rest of the house will be connected wirelessly.

At most, there should be only 3-5 computers at any one time. There might be large file transfers but the network should not be saturated most of the time.

elton · 5th Jul 2005, 04:34 PM

My company just bought a Netgear yesterday, just for the sick of using the G standard so basically just another access point. Reason is running VPN here and already have a good firewall server, so not going to use the router before any DMZ zone.

So far using d-link usb adapter to connect to the netgear wireless router, disconnect and connect back few time. Not sure is the setting problem coz haven look into it yet.

Linksys found it not bad, we my friend company using it and it works well.

D-link, still the same it only works well with D-link card or wireless adapter. So no point look into it, coz my company having the d-link also before getting the netgear and we having problem to connect it also. Especially using Intel wifi which is the centrino laptop.

Adrian Wong · 5th Jul 2005, 05:00 PM

Wow.. That sucks, if you only have to use D-Link cards to work with their routers.

Bestia(ry) · 5th Jul 2005, 05:07 PM

2x Asus and 1x Netgear, both works fine without the slightest sign of troubles in combination with my D-Link Router.

bslee · 6th Jul 2005, 02:43 PM

3 months+ gone by and am fully satisfied with the Netgear over the short tempered Linksys 11b wireless router which hang just about too often with same 4 machines connected..2 wired + 2 wireless.
Just ensure to upgrade to later firmware & drivers. The only complaint I have is it operates a little hot at 24/7!, so wanna know what I did?..stuck 20 bucks worth of copper ramsinks on the main chips of both modem & router. I've found it does help a bit more. Netgear don't have stupid "warranty seal" all over the place, unlike Linksys which having a bigger box, so ventilation is certainly an advantage here.
I think Netgear is quite stable at home with normal use.

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1031982 Super Active Join Date: 25 Feb 2003 Location: USA Posts: 1,585 Reputation: 285 Rep Power: 9	If it is going to be used in a small network and not a lot of traffic, I would say Linksys. If you are going to use it in a 20 + user setup OR a lot of traffic, (everyone doing something at the same time constantly) I would go with a more advanced router from another company. __________________ Running : Gigabyte EP45-DS3R, Intel E7200 C2D, 2GB DDR2 Dual Channel, WD Raptor 74GB, WD 500 GB HDD, ASUS 16X DVD-ROM, LiteOn 16X DVD+/-RW, 1.44 MB Floppy, ATI Radeon HD 3450, Dell 2005FPW, and a SB Audigy2 ZS PRO with Logitech Z5300e speakers.

5th Jul 2005, 02:11 PM	#36 (permalink)
Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my ASUS F8V notebook! Posts: 30,419 Reputation: 3147 Rep Power: 68	I'm going to use it in my house, with two LAN cables running to two rooms. But the rest of the house will be connected wirelessly. At most, there should be only 3-5 computers at any one time. There might be large file transfers but the network should not be saturated most of the time. __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs

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elton WhAtSuPdOc Join Date: 22 Nov 2002 Location: Any place that have COM with NET Posts: 2,832 Reputation: 828 Rep Power: 17	My company just bought a Netgear yesterday, just for the sick of using the G standard so basically just another access point. Reason is running VPN here and already have a good firewall server, so not going to use the router before any DMZ zone. So far using d-link usb adapter to connect to the netgear wireless router, disconnect and connect back few time. Not sure is the setting problem coz haven look into it yet. Linksys found it not bad, we my friend company using it and it works well. D-link, still the same it only works well with D-link card or wireless adapter. So no point look into it, coz my company having the d-link also before getting the netgear and we having problem to connect it also. Especially using Intel wifi which is the centrino laptop. __________________ Elton Tan IBM ThinkPad R60 AMD Barton 2500+ Abit NF7-S V(2.0) Corsair 256MBX2 PC3200 Seagate SATA 80GB Radeon 9200 SE 128MB Altec Lansing ACS 56 Sony Clie TH-55

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Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my ASUS F8V notebook! Posts: 30,419 Reputation: 3147 Rep Power: 68	Wow.. That sucks, if you only have to use D-Link cards to work with their routers. __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs

4th Jul 2005, 03:45 PM	#32 (permalink)
bslee Getting there Join Date: 6 Feb 2005 Posts: 236 Reputation: 15 Rep Power: 4	Say having to transfer files from lappy to pc or vice versa, I reckon I'd be silly to use wireless. Hardwire it up, do transfers would probably be the best philosophy.

4th Jul 2005, 10:35 PM	#34 (permalink)
bslee Getting there Join Date: 6 Feb 2005 Posts: 236 Reputation: 15 Rep Power: 4	Well, I just did a dvd movie (iso format) transfer to my son's desktop, 4Gb in all..took about 15 mins..Lappy wireless to his LAN wired desktop..all went well..now he's enjoying the movie..

5th Jul 2005, 05:07 PM	#39 (permalink)
Bestia(ry) Fenrisulfr Join Date: 11 Oct 2004 Location: Lyngvi Posts: 2,217 Reputation: 1510 Rep Power: 22	2x Asus and 1x Netgear, both works fine without the slightest sign of troubles in combination with my D-Link Router. __________________ Gods. Men. Beast alike.

6th Jul 2005, 02:43 PM	#40 (permalink)
bslee Getting there Join Date: 6 Feb 2005 Posts: 236 Reputation: 15 Rep Power: 4	3 months+ gone by and am fully satisfied with the Netgear over the short tempered Linksys 11b wireless router which hang just about too often with same 4 machines connected..2 wired + 2 wireless. Just ensure to upgrade to later firmware & drivers. The only complaint I have is it operates a little hot at 24/7!, so wanna know what I did?..stuck 20 bucks worth of copper ramsinks on the main chips of both modem & router. I've found it does help a bit more. Netgear don't have stupid "warranty seal" all over the place, unlike Linksys which having a bigger box, so ventilation is certainly an advantage here. I think Netgear is quite stable at home with normal use.