I need a router

Discussion in 'Tech Help' started by el-mero-mero, Jul 9, 2008.

  1. el-mero-mero

    el-mero-mero M.I.A. Status CallMeMaybe?

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    I need a router to share my internet conection , any one have an idea on a good router for under 100 bucks if thats even possible.
    el-mero-mero, Jul 9, 2008
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  2. el-mero-mero

    el-mero-mero M.I.A. Status CallMeMaybe?

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    Actually need a wired one, how is D-Link?
    el-mero-mero, Jul 9, 2008
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  3. Cletus

    Cletus Guest

    I honestly haven't had any problem with my 2 LinkSys routers... one lasted close to 4 years and only quit because I dropped it (10 foot drop anyone?) when I moved... other one I have (WRTP54G) is working great as a wired router. Eh, oh well... I'm just Cletus...
    Cletus, Jul 10, 2008
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  4. FUZiON

    FUZiON I'm here to fix your sink Administrator

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    i put ddwrt on a guys router one time, he got so pissed cause he (ex-sysadmin) couldn't figure out the port forwarding and smashed it against a telephone pole...

    there are probably a lot better options out there, but you should only be concerned with what you buy if you intend to hack it

    if you are, check this out
    http://rootmybox.org/wiki/doku.php
    FUZiON, Jul 10, 2008
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  5. Lacoste

    Lacoste M.I.A. Status CallMeMaybe?

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    i have a D-Link and didnt have any problems with it... not cuz butzie cant use them means they are shitty.... :D
    Lacoste, Jul 10, 2008
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  6. el-mero-mero

    el-mero-mero M.I.A. Status CallMeMaybe?

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    Yep Linksys freezes up a lot thats why i need a new one, ill give D-link a try, thanks for the info
    el-mero-mero, Jul 10, 2008
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  7. fumanchu

    fumanchu M.I.A. Status CallMeMaybe?

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    I don't know about the current dlinks, but the older generations I used locked up a lot too even after many fail firmware releases that supposedly fixed the issues.
    fumanchu, Jul 10, 2008
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  8. Shark

    Shark Getting the band back together... Staff Member Leader

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    Whatever you think about Linksys, they are the easiest ones to work with IMO when it comes to Third Party Firmware, Port Forwarding and QOS management.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linksys_WRT54G_series

    I have used this one for almost 4 years now. The only time I ever have to power cycle it is after downloading torrents.

    It does everything I need it to do and it cost me $40.

    For Opensource Firmware you can check out this site...

    OpenWrt Wiki
    Shark, Jul 10, 2008
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  9. Cletus

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Shark @ Jul 10 2008, 10:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>
    Yeah that's the one I had that lasted til I dropped it. I've never had to do a full network restart unless there was a power outage or sheer self-retardation... good router. I smell Cheetos.
    Cletus, Jul 10, 2008
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  10. FUZiON

    FUZiON I'm here to fix your sink Administrator

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    FUZiON, Jul 10, 2008
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