Maybe getting a new wireless router

Discussion in 'Internet & Networking' started by Zenphic, Dec 13, 2008.

  1. Zenphic

    Zenphic Newbie

    Looking for some suggestions on a new wireless router... all my laptops and 'puters only support wireless G atm. Currently have the D-Link DI-524 54mpbs wireless G and am looking to get some extra wireless coverage and strength throughout the house.

    Any suggestions? Asus WL-520GU is the cheapest in Canada atm :think:
     
    Zenphic, Dec 13, 2008
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  2. Chai

    Chai Administrator Staff Member

    I'm quite happy with Linksys products.
     
    Chai, Dec 13, 2008
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  3. Adrian Wong

    Adrian Wong Da Boss Staff Member

    You might want to consider WiFi routers that support the draft-N standard, for future-proofing.
     
    Adrian Wong, Dec 14, 2008
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  4. Lacus

    Lacus Newbie

    but then N standard only get finalize at the end of 2009 right?
     
    Lacus, Dec 14, 2008
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  5. Zenphic

    Zenphic Newbie

    I would want to get a wireless N router, but all of that shannanigan about draft and stuff turns me off. :/
     
    Zenphic, Dec 14, 2008
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  6. Adrian Wong

    Adrian Wong Da Boss Staff Member

    Yeah, it's not standardized. That's why they call it Draft-N. But once it's standardized, you can update the router's firmware to support the final standard.
     
    Adrian Wong, Dec 14, 2008
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  7. lee_what2004

    lee_what2004 Just Started

    and wireless N router with dual band, would be better, right?
     
    lee_what2004, Dec 14, 2008
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  8. Adrian Wong

    Adrian Wong Da Boss Staff Member

    All Draft-N wireless routers should also support the standard WiFi-a/b/g.
     
    Adrian Wong, Dec 14, 2008
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  9. lee_what2004

    lee_what2004 Just Started

    I mean the one with 5GHz or I got some wrong info?
     
    lee_what2004, Dec 14, 2008
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  10. Zenphic

    Zenphic Newbie

    Oh, that's good to hear. Any good wireless N routers? I've always been with D-Link, but I heard Linksys are pretty good.
     
    Zenphic, Dec 16, 2008
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  11. Adrian Wong

    Adrian Wong Da Boss Staff Member

    Yeah, Linksys is good. :thumb:
     
    Adrian Wong, Dec 16, 2008
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  12. Lacus

    Lacus Newbie

    Linksys are pretty good,most of them can be flashed to custom firmware :D
     
    Lacus, Dec 17, 2008
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  13. Zenphic

    Zenphic Newbie

    Tomate firmware thing right? I read it on a few forums...

    Just checked the prices for some Linksys wireless N routers. +80$ X____X
     
    Zenphic, Dec 17, 2008
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  14. Chai

    Chai Administrator Staff Member

    Nope, I don't think even half can be flashed with custom.
     
    Chai, Dec 17, 2008
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  15. Adrian Wong

    Adrian Wong Da Boss Staff Member

    It depends on the model. Some modems from other companies can also be flashed with custom firmware.
     
    Adrian Wong, Dec 17, 2008
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  16. Zenphic

    Zenphic Newbie

    The Asus WL-520GU is one of them :thumb:
    It's becoming quite popular here in Canada I believe because of that. It can even as a wireless repeater with the custom firmware!
     
    Zenphic, Dec 18, 2008
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  17. starboykb

    starboykb Newbie

    my opinion is never get netgear loh. man i tried some netgear router always hang or got problem one, flash the firmware also no used. always kanasai by customers :faint:.
     
    starboykb, Dec 18, 2008
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  18. lee_what2004

    lee_what2004 Just Started

    Linksys WRT54G+ tomato :D
     
    lee_what2004, Dec 18, 2008
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