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> OT: wi-fi router for home use, what is a good choice
echocanyons
post Jun 10 2006, 06:35 PM
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About 6 months ago I bought a d-link wireless router in order to have wireless use of all of the computers in my house.

The range in this is really poor and it does't seem to work well and I have very limited use in my house and my yard.

Can someone here recommend a good wireless router that has good range and bandwidth?
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post Jun 10 2006, 07:01 PM
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Linksys does it for me...
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post Jun 10 2006, 07:19 PM
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QUOTE(solex @ Jun 10 2006, 06:01 PM) *

Linksys does it for me...

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I have a Linksys in a raised house, and mine works all over and downstairs too.

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post Jun 10 2006, 07:24 PM
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Linksys

Stay away from D-Link.
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post Jun 10 2006, 07:25 PM
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I have never had a problem with range on a DLink but I have found them to be flakey.

I agree with Solex - Linksys is reliable and reasonable range.

You might also want to have a peak at the Apple Airports. They are absolutely rock solid with great range. Premium price though. I carry an airport express in my laptop case. Really small package that I can set up anywhere there is a wired network and power. Not really set up for a home network though because it doesn't have a LAN port for wired computers. But if you are just using a notebook, or notebooks, they are great. If you have a wired network look at the Airport Extreme
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post Jun 10 2006, 07:30 PM
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I have an extra Linksys...make me an offer....
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post Jun 10 2006, 08:07 PM
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Thanks for the offer Mike but I think I will run to the best buy tonight, I have been putting it off forever and my kids keep asking e whe I will fix it.

Whats up with the barn find speedster in your picture?
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post Jun 10 2006, 08:12 PM
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Just how far can these wireless routers go? I'm hoping to at least the other side of my house (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)
And how do you prevent your neighbors from hooking onto your wireless network and stealing your connection ?
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post Jun 10 2006, 08:16 PM
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yup
I got linkys 2 or 3 years ago
Works great.
Got it from Hifi buys
Only problem is when the lap top is brought near
the sender it flakes out for a time
Go for it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)
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post Jun 10 2006, 08:17 PM
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QUOTE(echocanyons @ Jun 10 2006, 07:07 PM) *

Thanks for the offer Mike but I think I will run to the best buy tonight, I have been putting it off forever and my kids keep asking e whe I will fix it.

Whats up with the barn find speedster in your picture?


WIFIs can go like 200 feet w/o real problems. I have one and I can use it in my garage and it's 180 feet from my main house.

I have a repeater up there as well.

Don't get a wireless "B"...get at least the "G"....

The speeder and the 914/6 was from a Skyrat board post from 2003. Of course the main topic was the 356 and everyone ignored the 914...see the five lug gas burners?
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post Jun 10 2006, 08:20 PM
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I never was happy w/d-link, and their customer service rep was insulting.
I thru it in the trash, and bought a Linksys. It has worked fine, has a strong signal, and not to difficult to set up w/security. Kevin
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post Jun 10 2006, 09:41 PM
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I did help deask for an internet provider for about a year.

Seems the biggest problem was the netgear and the Dlink. Most people have linksys and I got the fewest calls where we determined it to be a problem with there system. Oh interesting job by the way (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Jun 10 2006, 10:31 PM
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I've been using several Linksys WRT54G's for a couple years with great results.
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post Jun 11 2006, 12:24 AM
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Linksys WRT54G's are great as their programming is open source and several hacks have been created to allow for access point or client mode.

I've got a Linksys, a Netgear, and a Viewsonic.

All of these wireless routers can be locked with 128bit encryption and you provide the key. that means no one can use your access point.... =-)
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post Jun 11 2006, 01:17 AM
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I have developed a Pertronix to Netgear hack that will force the last digit of everyone's IP address within range to the nearest 100th of my RPM on the fly.

Seriously though, I have to 15th it.... Linksys is great stuff.

They also make a nice repeater that is plug and play to extend your range.

If you have to ask about security though... that's a deeeeeep and ever-evolving subject.
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post Jun 11 2006, 01:45 AM
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QUOTE(Rand @ Jun 10 2006, 11:17 PM) *

They also make a nice repeater that is plug and play to extend your range.


What you trying to get signal out at the boat house? I got this ariel antenna real cheap last year. Set it up and I got some really good range. But with strong range in a populated area I got to really have good security. Well not the absolute best but it is password and mac address enabled.
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post Jun 11 2006, 04:44 AM
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Hmm, I have never had problems with my Dlink. Down here in Suriname I brought and hooked up a Apple Express for a WiFi at the office. Everyone is still amazed at it and its range is atleast 100ft thru walls. The local IT guy still can't figure out how it works (IMG:style_emoticons/default/alfred.gif)
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post Jun 11 2006, 08:08 AM
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I am surprised nobody is running Belkin gear.

Its very compatible with all types of net cards and you can buy a "g" router for like 40 bucks at home depot. Little known deal...
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post Jun 11 2006, 08:10 AM
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WRT54GX I buy them three at a time.

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post Jun 11 2006, 10:03 AM
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Gee, you must be hard on routers Britt :-)
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