I want suggestions for a router...

[1031982]

Basically, I am tired of rebooting my router at least once a month. Real annoying, and sometimes it locks up when I am playing a game. That hurts... a lot. If I really have no way to get around it locking up, I will accept that sadly. Anyway, Here is what I think all the info that will be needed :
1. I am in the USA, online stores are fine for me.
2. I currently have a Linksys WRT54G revision5
3. I don't need gigabit Ethernet.
4. It needs 802.11G with WPA support.
5. The signal needs to go through 2 floors and a wall...
6. I need to have it support port forwarding.
7. It needs to support XBox Live, if I have to manually configure it for access it's fine, but I need that open status. (It's in relation to NAT)
8. I would like to spend no more then about $125 total, before shipping and taxes.

Forgot to mention I connect using a PPPoE connection.

[jasperchc]

well, i use a linksys route at work as well and i must say its a very bad router, i cant remember the model but its color is blue and black with 2 antena at the back. Anyway, the router constantly disconnect, sometimes up to 2-3 times a day. there are usually around 5-8 persons sharing the router and it disconnect more when more people use it Also, DHCP is enable but at times 2 computers will get assigned the same IP address which cause IP conflic.

We did a firmware update about 2 weeks ago, now it seems to be more stable with the new firmware, maybe you should try to do the same and see if it solved your problem before you go to buy a new one

[ChampionLLY]

my linksys WRT54G v7 works fine, get a earlier version if possible..

[Lacus]

Well, i'll suggest try using custom firmware DD-WRT. Works for all Linksys Router. Usually stock firmware always have some problem. Ooh yeah, btw i'm using the WRT54GL Rev 1.1 Wireless router (bought on wednesday XD)Wow, your lucky. Your Rev 5.0 WRT54G router supports DD-WRT firmware . Rev 7.0 does not support 3rd party router. Try flashing to dd-wrt micro version.Hope this helps your problem. If you need any help, feel free to ask me xD

[Adrian Wong]

Originally Posted by Lacus

Well, i'll suggest try using custom firmware DD-WRT. Works for all Linksys Router. Usually stock firmware always have some problem. Ooh yeah, btw i'm using the WRT54GL Rev 1.1 Wireless router (bought on wednesday XD)Wow, your lucky. Your Rev 5.0 WRT54G router supports DD-WRT firmware . Rev 7.0 does not support 3rd party router. Try flashing to dd-wrt micro version.Hope this helps your problem. If you need any help, feel free to ask me xD

Yeah, I was thinking of that myself.

I have a WRT54G myself and it usually locks up when I open up too many connections, or leave it running for too long.

[JMMD]

I've been using Linksys routers for a few years when I setup wireless networks for home PC's. So far no issues with them, maybe I've just been lucky.

[1031982]

I'll look for the firmware and try that later on. I have connections going on all the time. I miss TV shows, so I use Torrents to get them. Then I let it seed until I have a good ratio. But missing multiple episodes during the week means it never really stops handling traffic.
Thanks for the input so far. I will report back with updates.

Ok, I got it updated and all the fun stuff. I guess I will see how it goes. Again, thanks for the suggestion. Free is the best cost! After a while I will post back, like a week at least to have it settles in and have a proper test.

[Lacus]

Btw, which firmware are you using? the official Linksys version or the DD-WRT

[1031982]

I was using the official Linksys. Now I am using the DD-WRT. I even found an older WRT54G V.2. One of the recommended routers. It had a corrupted firmware flash on it. I could ping it, but that's all. Swapped out the V5 for the V2 and everything seems better. It reacts to traffic better, and I know this because I have had pages load up more instantly.

[Lacus]

if you don't mind, which build? DD-wrt 23 sp2?