Okay, I hate my wireless router -- time for a new one

Viper007Bond · December 9th, 2007, 09:26 AM

Continuing my theme here.

I currently have the old as fuck Linksys BEFW11S4. It's been good to me, but I've been using wireless more lately and want to move onto something more secure than WEP which is a joke I'm told.

Ideal Features

G support (boo slow B!)
Actual security so I don't have to worry about my network
Gigabit, but this is a low, low priority, especially if it costs significantly more (I can always get a gigabit switch to make a sub-network)
At least 4 wired ports for the PCs in the house

I like Linksys and I've heard good things about the WRT54 or whatever it is that supports what I'm told is awesome custom firmware. I'm so outta the loop though, so I'll leave it to you guys.

MXM · December 9th, 2007, 09:28 AM

If you want wrt54, make sure you get a GL version and not some other. More flash, more ram.

BlitzR · December 9th, 2007, 09:30 AM

If it still works fine, save money for that monitor. images/smilies/wink.gif

Viper007Bond · December 9th, 2007, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlitzR

If it still works fine,

But it doesn't really as it's WEP.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlitzR

save money for that monitor. images/smilies/wink.gif

I fiddled around with the color settings. It's much more tolerable now. I'd ideally still like to replace it, but I can't afford to now either way.

Viper007Bond · December 9th, 2007, 09:42 AM

I

everyone on IRC.

Just bought this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833124190

phuckingduck · December 9th, 2007, 09:43 AM

I'll again show my support for a linksys WRT54G w/ Tomato firmware. Great little combo. The firmware is fantastic, and is very easily configurable. Supports WPA, as well as some other security settings that I don't understand. QoS setup is fantastic, and it has some great charts and graphs to stare at while you fap waiting for torrents to finish on your busted ass DSL ;P

napoleondyna · December 9th, 2007, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

I

everyone on IRC.

Just bought this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833124190

Looks just like the old one! images/smilies/lol.gif

Kidding of course I know its different. Nice purchase!

Quiky · December 10th, 2007, 04:17 AM

Okay, I hate my __ -- time for a new one.
Okay, I hate my iPod -- time for a new one.
Okay, I hate my lack of a girlfriend -- time for a new one.

If anyone else has some good ones for Viper to start new topics with, I will make sure viper doesn't ban you for mentioning it images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Viper007Bond · December 10th, 2007, 04:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quiky

Okay, I hate my lack of a girlfriend -- time for a new one.

That's next. images/smilies/dry.gif

gtrietsc · December 10th, 2007, 06:40 AM

Man, I missed this thread. I would have cast my vote for the D-Link DGL-4300.

Meets all of your requirements, plus has QoS guarantees/traffic prioritization, etc. The best part about it is the chipset that runs the router itself - with my FIOS connection and heavy BitTorrent use I was literally overwhelming cheaper D-Link and Linksys routers. I had to cap the number of connections in my software because the routers would reboot themselves and/or lose part of their config.

Been rock solid since I bought the 4300. If the Linksys doesnt work out for you, I highly recommend it!!

Vette Boss · December 10th, 2007, 06:49 AM

The nicer Netgears work really well with BT, the RM240 I've got can handle 150+ slots easily and not drop wireless or reboot. You do get what you pay for with Netgear, though. The cheaper ones are said to be quite bad.

phuckingduck · December 10th, 2007, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quiky

Okay, I hate my __ -- time for a new one.
Okay, I hate my iPod -- time for a new one.
Okay, I hate my lack of a girlfriend -- time for a new one.

If anyone else has some good ones for Viper to start new topics with, I will make sure viper doesn't ban you for mentioning it images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Okay, I run a car forum but don't actually drive/own a car/have a license -- time to get going. images/smilies/lol.gif

awdrifter · December 11th, 2007, 05:05 AM

Get a Netgear router, I download/upload about 50GB a month, except a monthly modem and router reset, I have no problem with it. I have the WGR614 v6 btw.

Viper007Bond · December 11th, 2007, 05:32 AM

I currently do 150GB a month per way on my current Linksys router. Haven't rebooted it in months. images/smilies/smile.gif

IceBone · December 11th, 2007, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

I

everyone on IRC.

Just bought this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833124190

welcome to the club!

EDIT: I do about a TB a month and i need an occasional reboot, you should be ok.

matt2000 · December 11th, 2007, 04:14 PM

eek!

i've had my WRT54GS v5.1 for about a year and a half to two years now, and it needs replacing. it randomly reboots, which is less than handy when playing LFS. not really sure what to replace it with, and i hope Viper never has the same problem images/smilies/sad.gif

Viper007Bond · December 13th, 2007, 11:17 PM

Got it installed today and popped Tomato on it. It's awesome! images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Wireless is nice and secure and a lot faster too. images/smilies/happy.gif

Cobol74 · December 13th, 2007, 11:28 PM

40 GBP over here! I'll stick with my netgear for now, but it looks a good router from the specs.

http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/s...tml?LIN-107422

December 9th, 2007, 09:26 AM	#1
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 21,086 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 237	Okay, I hate my wireless router -- time for a new one Continuing my theme here. I currently have the old as fuck Linksys BEFW11S4. It's been good to me, but I've been using wireless more lately and want to move onto something more secure than WEP which is a joke I'm told. Ideal Features G support (boo slow B!) Actual security so I don't have to worry about my network Gigabit, but this is a low, low priority, especially if it costs significantly more (I can always get a gigabit switch to make a sub-network) At least 4 wired ports for the PCs in the house I like Linksys and I've heard good things about the WRT54 or whatever it is that supports what I'm told is awesome custom firmware. I'm so outta the loop though, so I'll leave it to you guys. __________________ Fight back against the evil Quiky by +1'ing this post! There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

December 9th, 2007, 09:30 AM	#3
BlitzR Joined: May 1st, 2006 Last Online: 06:19 AM Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,525 Rep Power: 19	If it still works fine, save money for that monitor. __________________

December 9th, 2007, 09:42 AM	#5
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 21,086 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 237	I everyone on IRC. Just bought this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833124190 __________________ Fight back against the evil Quiky by +1'ing this post! There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

December 9th, 2007, 09:43 AM	#6
phuckingduck is awesome! Joined: Mar 1st, 2007 Last Online: 01:20 AM Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 1,432 Car: '03 Volvo S60 AWD Rep Power: 25	I'll again show my support for a linksys WRT54G w/ Tomato firmware. Great little combo. The firmware is fantastic, and is very easily configurable. Supports WPA, as well as some other security settings that I don't understand. QoS setup is fantastic, and it has some great charts and graphs to stare at while you fap waiting for torrents to finish on your busted ass DSL ;P __________________ 14:43 +PhuckingDuck • so you wont eat Josh's meat? 14:43 %SolitudeSeraph • I don't like the taste/texture

December 10th, 2007, 04:17 AM	#8
Quiky You know you want me.. Joined: Aug 21st, 2005 Last Online: 03:31 AM Posts: 2,296 LFS Status: Rep Power: 169	Okay, I hate my __ -- time for a new one. Okay, I hate my iPod -- time for a new one. Okay, I hate my lack of a girlfriend -- time for a new one. If anyone else has some good ones for Viper to start new topics with, I will make sure viper doesn't ban you for mentioning it __________________ + Rep me, and fight the lazy Viper007Bond!

December 9th, 2007, 09:28 AM	#2
MXM old porsches do run! Joined: Jun 9th, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Finland Age: 26 Posts: 2,712 Car: Porsche 944 LFS Status: Rep Power: 36	If you want wrt54, make sure you get a GL version and not some other. More flash, more ram.

December 10th, 2007, 06:40 AM	#10
gtrietsc Joined: Dec 14th, 2004 Last Online: 07:15 AM Location: Lewisville, TX USA Age: 31 Posts: 943 Car: '06 Suzuki Katana, '02 Lexus IS300, '07 Ford F-150 Rep Power: 18	Man, I missed this thread. I would have cast my vote for the D-Link DGL-4300. Meets all of your requirements, plus has QoS guarantees/traffic prioritization, etc. The best part about it is the chipset that runs the router itself - with my FIOS connection and heavy BitTorrent use I was literally overwhelming cheaper D-Link and Linksys routers. I had to cap the number of connections in my software because the routers would reboot themselves and/or lose part of their config. Been rock solid since I bought the 4300. If the Linksys doesnt work out for you, I highly recommend it!! __________________

December 10th, 2007, 06:49 AM	#11
Vette Boss Joined: Nov 14th, 2004 Last Online: 06:20 AM Location: United States, Britain, in time Age: 23 Posts: 3,027 Car: Nissan Altima 3.5-litre SE Rep Power: 36	The nicer Netgears work really well with BT, the RM240 I've got can handle 150+ slots easily and not drop wireless or reboot. You do get what you pay for with Netgear, though. The cheaper ones are said to be quite bad. __________________ 2003 Nissan Altima 3.5SE SHIFT_the future

December 11th, 2007, 05:05 AM	#13
awdrifter Joined: Aug 29th, 2004 Last Online: 04:38 AM Posts: 1,549 Rep Power: 26	Get a Netgear router, I download/upload about 50GB a month, except a monthly modem and router reset, I have no problem with it. I have the WGR614 v6 btw. __________________ TP

December 11th, 2007, 05:32 AM	#14
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 21,086 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 237	I currently do 150GB a month per way on my current Linksys router. Haven't rebooted it in months. __________________ Fight back against the evil Quiky by +1'ing this post! There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

December 11th, 2007, 04:14 PM	#16
matt2000 Hedgehog Sandwich Joined: Feb 17th, 2006 Last Online: 07:00 AM Location: Market Harborough, UK Age: 18 Posts: 3,682 Car: '77 Land Rover Series III LFS Status: Rep Power: 56	eek! i've had my WRT54GS v5.1 for about a year and a half to two years now, and it needs replacing. it randomly reboots, which is less than handy when playing LFS. not really sure what to replace it with, and i hope Viper never has the same problem __________________ 'I've spoken to the scientist in that article. He is convinced that the parrot is "just resting".' - Plissken "My daughter has... errr HAD one, and I was given one" - Scott

December 13th, 2007, 11:17 PM	#17
Viper007Bond Lazy Head Dude Joined: Sep 21st, 2003 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 21,086 Car: Dodge Viper (I wish!) Rep Power: 237	Got it installed today and popped Tomato on it. It's awesome! Wireless is nice and secure and a lot faster too. __________________ Fight back against the evil Quiky by +1'ing this post! There is no replacement for displacement. - Wolfgang Bernhard, Chief Operating Officer, Chrysler Group talking about the Dodge Viper SRT-10 ... I ask Herb Helbig, vehicle synthesis manager for SRT and a member of the original Team Viper development group since day one, if they'd ever thought of adding traction control. "It comes with two," he says, pointing at my feet. "Learn to use them." Got it. - Motor Trend on the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe, November 2005

December 13th, 2007, 11:28 PM	#18
Cobol74 Joined: Mar 21st, 2006 Last Online: 12:18 AM Location: Southampton Posts: 6,217 Car: Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 TDI Slush box. Rep Power: 58	40 GBP over here! I'll stick with my netgear for now, but it looks a good router from the specs. http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/s...tml?LIN-107422 __________________