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The Router Recommendations Thread (Consumer)

pwrusr said:
Just came across this, might helps those looking for a new router...AVS: 5 Best Wireless Routers For Your Money
Though going by some of their choices I think they might be a tad too consumer and not enthusiast like [H] seems to be ;)
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Mackintire said:
Since I've used all of these.... I can actually generally agree with this review.

Although I would only recommend the netgear 3700 in version 1 form.

And the Zyxel USG100 has more than enough features to be considered [H]ard
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Mackintire said:
I would stay away from the RV cisco series. If you need a business class VPN router look at the Zyxel USG 50 or higher. Otherwise the info you are seeing here in this thread is valid.
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Not much has been updated.....since my last post.
 
Hey the main list seems to be out of date so here's what I'm looking for:

Dual band 5ghz N capable
Gigabit ethernet
Decent enough wireless throughput over N to stream 720p content ~25ft away through a wall
Super stable on either stock firmware or 3rd party (bonus if ddwrt etc compatible)
~$100 or less

Thanks!
 
wizang said:
Hey the main list seems to be out of date so here's what I'm looking for:

Dual band 5ghz N capable
Gigabit ethernet
Decent enough wireless throughput over N to stream 720p content ~25ft away through a wall
Super stable on either stock firmware or 3rd party (bonus if ddwrt etc compatible)
~$100 or less

Thanks!
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This is basically what i'm looking for as well. my current D-Link DIR 825 doesn't give me a good signal through my floor (especially the N). it sits downstairs and we are usually upstairs. I need something with good range that has a consistent signal, since my wife uses wifi calling on her galaxy s2.
 
I am looking to add coverage to the rest of my house since my current router isn't cutting it. I have a Westell 9100 supplied by Verizon FiOS which is setup in a small closet at the opposite end of the house.

From my reading, it sounds like I am better off buying a wireless router and using it as an access point rather than trying to just find an access point. I figure I will just set it up in the living room since it is the central point and close to the bedrooms.

I was thinking of going with one of the Asus models. Is it worth spending the extra $60 to go with the Asus RT-N66U over the RT-N56U? I will mainly be using the iPad 2 and my friend has his laptop which is his main PC. Everything else is wired in the house.
 
I'm looking to upgrade my wireless network to hopefully get more speed. I currently have two WRT54G routers flashed with DD-WRT, One is connected to the cable modem and the other serves as a wireless bridge for my TV, Blu-ray, HD DVD, and AVR. Any tips on a budget upgrade?
 
I need a new router, think either the WNDR3700 or the ASUS RT-N56U. Any input on these two or anything better in the same price range?
 
Anyone have suggestions for a wireless router that supports VLANs? Dual band (simultaneous) preferred. 802.11ac would be awesome.

I need super stable/updated firmware as I don't like dd-wrt (tomato is OK I suppose...)
 
OK my WNDR3700v2 has updated itself (by my doing) to 1.0.0.32 firmware and it is just awful. It is the old GUI for some reason (unless this is the new one, but it looks like the very old) and I have to reboot it every week.

I went to Netgear's site and all they have listed is 1.0.0.12 so I tried to use that firmware and it tells me it isn't the right firmware.

Does anyone else with a WNDR3700v2 have this weird firmware? Do I need to send this thing back to Netgear?
 
ciggwin said:
OK my WNDR3700v2 has updated itself (by my doing) to 1.0.0.32 firmware and it is just awful. It is the old GUI for some reason (unless this is the new one, but it looks like the very old) and I have to reboot it every week.

I went to Netgear's site and all they have listed is 1.0.0.12 so I tried to use that firmware and it tells me it isn't the right firmware.

Does anyone else with a WNDR3700v2 have this weird firmware? Do I need to send this thing back to Netgear?
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I wouldn't bother with the stock firmware. Go here http://www.gargoyle-router.com/

and load gargoyle_1.5.8-ar71xx-generic-wndr3700v2-squashfs-factory.img
 
Ehren8879 said:
1.5.7 and 1.5.8 on my 3700v1 gave me some wireless issues. I'm running a prerelease of the 1.5.x train and haven't had issues in its 9 days of uptime.

fyi

but I do agree, ditch the stock firmware and go with Gargoyle if you can. It's OpenWRT with a GUI that won't make your eyes bleed.
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Is this the new DDWRT?

Thanks for the suggestion guys!
 
ciggwin said:
Is this the new DDWRT?

Thanks for the suggestion guys!
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No sir, DD-WRT and OpenWRT are different pieces of software. openWRT has actually been around for years and many consumer routers run it in one form or another with the mfg's GUI slapped on top. In some cases a certain model router may be supported by both, but not always. To take advantage the of all the features OpenWRT has to offer you can use a GUI called Luci, but the shear amount of functions and its layout can be intimating. Gargoyle offers a GUI with a growing amount of features support, in a user friendly manner. I've been so happy with it that when my 3700 dies I will definitely replace t with a compatible access point.
 
Looking for the best Tomato compatible wireless n router that's under $100cdn. Needs gigabyte ports. Liked the Tp-Link TL-WDR4300 at $64 but its not Tomato compatible (nor dd-wrt). Why tomato? Need to monitor internet usage, know who's connected to the router at any given time, and set time limits for access to certain computers.

Oh..no Netgear stuff.
 
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I have a faulty WNIC in my desktop and due to renting I can not run Cat5. I'm using the connection for mostly gaming and streaming course work from school. I'm open to using 802.11ac but my router is a Linksys E3000 with stock firmware. Ideally i would like a really good PCI card to replace my old one, but I'm open to the power line option, or using a bridge. Though, everyone I've asked about it says that wireless without a bridge is the way to go when you can't run cable.
 
Can someone suggest me a good stable WiFi router which should have

1) Dual band Minimum 300 MBPS speed
2) Stable,good signal strength
3) Addition of USB a plus point
4) Should have port for IP TV connection
5) Should'nt be too much expensive max 100$

NETGEAR WNDR3700-100NAS is one recommendation need more recommendation
 
can someone recommend me a router that has good range and will be used for general internet surfing and an ip wireless camera. i had a wrt54gl on it but since has died. this will be used by my parents. G router should be sufficient thanks
 
I am absolutely loving my Asus RT-N66U "Dark Knight" these past few months to replace my beloved D-Link 4300

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dashpuppy said:
looks like another consumer grade piece of crap that will last a year then DIE, 150$ down the drain !
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It should last a bit longer then that. I think if it were $99 it would be a better deal, but even then it seems to be a interesting *consumer* router that supports ddwrt :cool:

I presently have a WRT54GL still humming along after 5 or so years at a client's place. Another at a family member's house for about as long.

Remember dash, not everyone wants or needs a prosumer or whitebox router :p
 
Just because it doesn't cost as much as a Cisco/Juniper/*-router doesn't mean that its crap, I have a bunch of Atheros-based router with OpenWRT doing VPN, QoS etc and they're working really well. It wont work in all types of scenarios but if its below 10 users or so I'd say it can be a good solution.
//Danne
 
dashpuppy said:
looks like another consumer grade piece of crap that will last a year then DIE, 150$ down the drain !
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I have a wrt54g v4 from 2003 still works been running 24/7 for 9 YEARS all consumer grade equipment is bad. Hell the only reason I replaced it was I wanted n support.
 
hey diizzy, thanks for the recommendation, I got that premium router you recommended, the BUFFALO AirStation HighPower N450. Do you recommend I run the newest dd-wrt from buffalo or switch to Open WRT?
 
pwrusr said:
It should last a bit longer then that. I think if it were $99 it would be a better deal, but even then it seems to be a interesting *consumer* router that supports ddwrt :cool:

I presently have a WRT54GL still humming along after 5 or so years at a client's place. Another at a family member's house for about as long.

Remember dash, not everyone wants or needs a prosumer or whitebox router :p
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yes yes i know :( i just wish manufactures would build them to last. Remember when dlink first made their firewall routers ? they were in a steel enclosure and lasted and were really durable.

Now a days they don't even put a cpu heatsink on the CPU inside them to keep them cool..

p.s pretty blue blinking lights sell... :(
 
dashpuppy said:
yes yes i know :( i just wish manufactures would build them to last. Remember when dlink first made their firewall routers ? they were in a steel enclosure and lasted and were really durable.

Now a days they don't even put a cpu heatsink on the CPU inside them to keep them cool..

p.s pretty blue blinking lights sell... :(
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Try again?

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@ uncola
I would personally go with OpenWRT (trunk with LuCI) but stock firmware may be good enough for your use. Use with caution ;-)
//Danne
 
Well one of my E3000s just died so I grabbed a Dark Knight and we'll see how that goes. It looks pretty sexy I will admit. *looks at dashpuppy* :D
 
dashpuppy said:
Now a days they don't even put a cpu heatsink on the CPU inside them to keep them cool..
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You do realize that the die sizes, wafers, wafer tech, etc has all improved to the point where active cooling isn't required? Just take a look at your cellphone....there's either a dual-core or maybe even a quad-core processor in those. Last I checked they didn't need a huge bit of copper or fans.
 
diizzy said:
http://hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1039051388&postcount=962
//Danne
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Based on recommendations we purchased the TL-WDR4300 to replace the old WRT45G. No problems with WRT45G but most of our devices support "N" and it was about 6 years old, and my boys got a hold of it a couple times.. Didn't figure with what little we do it would make a difference I was wrong! It was about $20 cheaper at our local NFM versus Amazon. Easy to setup but for the average user can't comment. Not sure on the printer sharing I'm going to look at it but probably won't use it. No complaints if it last along as the old Linksys.
 
Are any of the AC routers worth it yet? I know Netgear had some firmware issues on release, but many have reportedly been fixed. I'm looking at the market for future proof routers (preferably AC) now that my current N600 has started on the path of a slow, painful death.
 
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