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wireless router?
« on: July 15, 2009, 02:44:23 PM »
which wireless router is the best in the $40-$60 range?

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Re: wireless router?
« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2009, 07:13:05 AM »
Linksys WRT54G although they have some new one's that are N routers (a black, spaceship looking device) that you may be able to find for that price.
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Re: wireless router?
« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2009, 11:29:16 AM »
Thanks.

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Re: wireless router?
« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2009, 03:52:52 PM »
I have the N router paid $60 at office max. works great

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Re: wireless router?
« Reply #4 on: July 26, 2009, 08:13:54 PM »
I recommend Linksys as well, however make sure its a Linksys that supports DD-WRT... it makes the router much more efficient and less dropped connections than the stock Linksys firmware.
Do a search and read some of the reviews... Seems like anyone who ever had a problem with a router fixed it using DD-WRT.

However, some of the newer routers (the fancy black looking ones I think) don't support it...
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Re: wireless router?
« Reply #5 on: July 26, 2009, 10:43:17 PM »
On the topic Mordy, my 802.11g router just crapped out on me.

Any reason to buy a ~$50 802.11n instead of another ~$25 802.11g router?

My laptop does have 802.11n.
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Re: wireless router?
« Reply #6 on: July 27, 2009, 01:48:29 PM »
Dan,
It depends on whether you just want it for internet sharing or if you're planning on some hard-core local area networking.

What I think most people don't realize is that average internet speeds are well below the 54mbps that wireless "G" offers. Most cable users around where I live max out at 5-10Mbps, which means that even 802.11*B* would be enough!

Now, if you have a business cable line (which can push 17-20Mbps) or FiOS (which usually hits 20+, but can hit a "theoretical" whopping 50Mbps), you'd be bottlenecked by the slow "B" wireless speeds, however still well within the 54Mbps of "G".

So, no, "N" would be an utter waste of money in my opinion. If you're doing a lot of local networking, however (such as NAS, Apple's Time Machine, or transferring large files between computers at home) then you'd benefit from all the speed you can get. However, keep in mind that most routers will only go as fast as the SLOWEST connection, which means that even if your router and laptop are n, if you connect your Wii (which is only 802.11g), the entire network will be reduced to G. Even better, if someone comes over with their PSP, the whole network might slow to 802.11b!!

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Re: wireless router?
« Reply #7 on: July 27, 2009, 02:28:32 PM »
Mordy,
What about range? Doesnt a wireless N router give you more range than a G?

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Re: wireless router?
« Reply #8 on: July 27, 2009, 02:35:34 PM »
Dan,
It depends on whether you just want it for internet sharing or if you're planning on some hard-core local area networking.

What I think most people don't realize is that average internet speeds are well below the 54mbps that wireless "G" offers. Most cable users around where I live max out at 5-10Mbps, which means that even 802.11*B* would be enough!

Now, if you have a business cable line (which can push 17-20Mbps) or FiOS (which usually hits 20+, but can hit a "theoretical" whopping 50Mbps), you'd be bottlenecked by the slow "B" wireless speeds, however still well within the 54Mbps of "G".

So, no, "N" would be an utter waste of money in my opinion. If you're doing a lot of local networking, however (such as NAS, Apple's Time Machine, or transferring large files between computers at home) then you'd benefit from all the speed you can get. However, keep in mind that most routers will only go as fast as the SLOWEST connection, which means that even if your router and laptop are n, if you connect your Wii (which is only 802.11g), the entire network will be reduced to G. Even better, if someone comes over with their PSP, the whole network might slow to 802.11b!!

Hope that helps...
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Re: wireless router?
« Reply #9 on: July 27, 2009, 02:54:31 PM »
Mordy,
What about range? Doesnt a wireless N router give you more range than a G?

Dan didn't say he had any range problems with his current setup. He asked if there would be an advantage to going N. His experience will most likely be the same whether its a G or an N.
It it aint broke don't fix it: In fact, there have been reports of N routers getting worse range with G connected devices than a G router... it seems the "extra range" is only available if everything on the network is N.

If range were a problem and price were an option, I would STILL recommend a good linksys G router with DD-WRT installed to boost the antennae gain.
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Re: wireless router?
« Reply #10 on: July 27, 2009, 03:18:44 PM »
So if I have a wireless N router and have a laptop with wireless N card and Desktop with "G" card connecting to it, my laptop wont get the extended range of the "N" because it is shared with the desktop that only has a "G" card?
If that is indeed the case do you have any suggestions to get the further range for the laptop?

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Re: wireless router?
« Reply #11 on: July 27, 2009, 04:45:39 PM »
Depends on the router.
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Re: wireless router?
« Reply #12 on: April 08, 2021, 02:59:53 AM »
things have changed since, with wifi 6 combined with fiber cables + 2.4+5 ghz hybrid connection you can get way over 50 mbps
but getting a router with DD-WRT support is a good point
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Re: wireless router?
« Reply #13 on: January 09, 2024, 04:25:04 PM »
I have Verizon fios 300mpbs . I noticed that I’m paying $15 to rent the router  >:( >:(
Can anyone recommend a router that I can buy so won’t have to pay rent?
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Re: wireless router?
« Reply #16 on: February 15, 2024, 06:59:49 PM »
I recently switched from Optimum 300MB to Fios 1GB, and my wifi got significantly worse. I have the Verizon Whole-Home Wi-Fi Router in one room and their Extender in another room (both are free). The wifi is fine near the router, but gets spotty further away. Their tech support has been pretty useless. Any suggestions for different hardware or setup?
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Re: wireless router?
« Reply #17 on: February 15, 2024, 09:42:55 PM »
I recently switched from Optimum 300MB to Fios 1GB, and my wifi got significantly worse. I have the Verizon Whole-Home Wi-Fi Router in one room and their Extender in another room (both are free). The wifi is fine near the router, but gets spotty further away. Their tech support has been pretty useless. Any suggestions for different hardware or setup?
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Re: wireless router?
« Reply #18 on: February 18, 2024, 11:41:36 AM »
Don't know of a better thread.

I have a obi phone thingy. I want to have our router (tplink deco m9 plus) physically turn off at night but still have the obi on.

I thought having modem --> switch --> router and obi with the router on a physical timer would work. Apparently it doesn't.

Any ideas of how to make it work?

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Re: wireless router?
« Reply #19 on: February 18, 2024, 12:08:49 PM »


Don't know of a better thread.

I have a obi phone thingy. I want to have our router (tplink deco m9 plus) physically turn off at night but still have the obi on.

I thought having modem --> switch --> router and obi with the router on a physical timer would work. Apparently it doesn't.

Any ideas of how to make it work?

Pretty much all devices need the router to give them IP addresses etc.
Including your obi.
The only real way to do this that I can think of would be another router