Routers

BeerCheeze · Posted: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 00:00:06 Post Subject:

Wow, I didn't know that they went away from Linux OS on the new version, and cut the ram. That sucks.

I have the WRT54GS v1.0, and I bought it specfically becasue I knew it had more RAM than the WRT54G. No real reason, other than I figured it would serve me better down the road... Laughing

I don't use it for anything other than wireless. I have the "real" networking gear for the rest of my network.

edvallie · Posted: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 09:09:27 Post Subject:

Don't go for D-Link Razz

On another note, I'll have to try third party software on my router, do you notice that much of an improvement over normal firmware?

BeerCheeze · Posted: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 10:06:25 Post Subject:

3rd party firmware ad's LOT's of new features!

knight0334 · Posted: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 11:54:35 Post Subject:

I know I'm late on chiming in on this, but Linksys is the way to go..

Up until just recently, I ran a broadband ISP that I designed. Linksys by far has the least amount of issues.

And like mentioned by the Network God above(Cheezy), the 3rd party firmware is the way to go.

On the older units you can run a Linux based OS and do damn near anything that our Cisco 3700 router can in our headend.

I have the WRT54GS v1.0, which has been running nonstop for over a year. ...not a problem. Try to find an older WRT54GS model.. v1.0 to v3.0 if you can..

acruxksa · Posted: Sat, 18 Mar 2006 00:03:07 Post Subject:

I've collected a few of these over the years and love them. I usually use DD-WRT for firmware and get the most use out of them in "client" and "client-bridged" mode, but WDS is pretty nice also. I have one more on the ship I work on, so that makes a total of 4 WRT54G(S)'s and one WRT54GX2 (don't even think about getting a GX2, it sucks).

They are essentially mini linux computers and have an lot of uses beyond just simple wireless access,

With 3rd. party firmware, I've noticed slower transfer speeds (anywhere from 1 to 3Mbps, but sometimes the added features are more important. (static dhcp, boosted Tx power, client mode, WDS, even a small http/ftp server, etc..........)

Dakota · Rated R Joined: 15 Apr 2005 Posts: 67

knight0334 · Posted: Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:31:26 Post Subject:

Correction, I have a .v1.1 unit.

I'm gonna try DD-WRT v23 out sometime this weekend.

knight0334 · Posted: Sat, 18 Mar 2006 22:30:17 Post Subject:

Running the 3rd party firmware mentioned above.

Lots of options!! I likey!!

Dakota · Rated R Joined: 15 Apr 2005 Posts: 67

Looks like the problem is not with my router or modem, it is one of the relay stations from what I understand and should be fixed by next week sometime.. Yea Smile

Magyk · Rated PG Joined: 27 Mar 2006 Posts: 20

I have been using a Linksys router for some time now. I used to work in a Call center for an ISP and we would get calls for Dlink and Netgear routers dropping the ISP when it was time to renew the lease on the IP. This happens very seldom on a Linksys router and will always be my first choice.

I didnt know about the 3rd party drivers that are available, so i will have to take a look around at whats available after i upgrade to a wireless G network.