Looking for wireless router recommendations

Rob V · 09-17-09, 10:01 PM

I currently have a Linksys WRT54GS and it's been spotty at best. I have a laptop, PS3 and Xbox 360 running on my network. What wireless router do you recommend?

Thanks in advance.

zuffy · 09-17-09, 10:10 PM

Whatever you do, don't get D-Link. Horrible tech support and questionable durability. I have the DGL-4500. Was working fine for 10 months and the wifi just started to act up. Major pain dealing with tech support and customer service to get a replacement. Now that I got the replacement, wifi is still spotty. So instead, I decided to use to my Linksys as the AP and keep the D-Link as the router/switch.

I have the WRT54G, WRT54GS and WRT54GL. All of them are loaded with the DD-WRT 2.4 SP2 firmware. With the firmware, I can increase the TX power more to increase the signal.

orangecrush · 09-18-09, 10:45 AM

I use the TrendNet that was recomended here a little while ago. It was like $20. It has worked fine thus far.

fumanstan · 09-18-09, 11:18 AM

My DLink DIR-625 is working great.

Cardiff Giant11 · 09-18-09, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by orangecrush

I use the TrendNet that was recomended here a little while ago. It was like $20. It has worked fine thus far.

I tried that router and it wasn't good lost internet connection very often. Honestly I'd stick with Linksys.

OP Have you tried upgrading the firmware to DD WRT or Tomato? Doing that may fix some of your signal issues as you can boost the signal above the normal Linksys firmwares limits.

FWIW, I ended up buying a Linksys WRTG54G2 after trying that Trendnet and a friends older Netgear Pre N router (would need to be rebooted like every 2 days) and have been very happy. I still have the Trendnet functioning as an extension of my network though (hardwired it to the linksys with a long cable set the wireless settings to those of the linksys just a different channel).

X · 09-18-09, 04:30 PM

I'm still using my TrendNet and it's been the best router I've had in terms of range and stability out of 6 or so G-types I've owned so far.

Rob V · 09-18-09, 05:16 PM

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OP Have you tried upgrading the firmware to DD WRT or Tomato?

Not yet... I think that's my next step. Everything I read on wireless routers is so hit and miss. One persons loves Brand X and the next person trashes it. I think I will stay with my Linksys... for now.

09-17-09, 10:01 PM	#1
Rob V DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tigers - 2013 World Series Champs Posts: 4,588	Looking for wireless router recommendations I currently have a Linksys WRT54GS and it's been spotty at best. I have a laptop, PS3 and Xbox 360 running on my network. What wireless router do you recommend? Thanks in advance. __________________ "ok i see how it is i m the new guy so everyone just pinching my ballsack you know what i dont care you all are just jerks anyway im trying to be nice here but then some stupid rob the lob comes in and start saying stuff" - Stynieke XBox Live = Stiffy Goat11

09-17-09, 10:10 PM	#2
zuffy DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Region 1 Posts: 16,126	Re: Looking for wireless router recommendations Whatever you do, don't get D-Link. Horrible tech support and questionable durability. I have the DGL-4500. Was working fine for 10 months and the wifi just started to act up. Major pain dealing with tech support and customer service to get a replacement. Now that I got the replacement, wifi is still spotty. So instead, I decided to use to my Linksys as the AP and keep the D-Link as the router/switch. I have the WRT54G, WRT54GS and WRT54GL. All of them are loaded with the DD-WRT 2.4 SP2 firmware. With the firmware, I can increase the TX power more to increase the signal.

09-18-09, 10:45 AM	#3
orangecrush DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Formerly known as "orangecrush18" - still legal though Posts: 12,755	Re: Looking for wireless router recommendations I use the TrendNet that was recomended here a little while ago. It was like $20. It has worked fine thus far. __________________ Everyone else is bound to leave, but you. And they swear their love is real; They mean, I like the way you make me feel. gamertag: IAMNOTwiththem

09-18-09, 11:18 AM	#4
fumanstan DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 33,359	Re: Looking for wireless router recommendations My DLink DIR-625 is working great. __________________ 3x Sheep Champion VG Round 1b \| VG Round 7 \| NFL

09-18-09, 04:30 PM	#6
X Administrator Join Date: Oct 1987 Location: AA- Posts: 10,144	Re: Looking for wireless router recommendations I'm still using my TrendNet and it's been the best router I've had in terms of range and stability out of 6 or so G-types I've owned so far.