[Cman333]

And again I come to the RS Comp guru's. You guys have never failed me yet. :p

I was given a D-LINK WBR-2310 and set it up. Boy is it a piece of junk. My wired connections keep cutting out once a day and I need to reset the router before my internet comes back. I've already upgraded to the newest firmware. I've done a little research and I've noticed many similar problems with it and have decided to just scrap it and buy a new one. I've used a WRT54 before and flashed it with DD WRT firmware and it was running wonderfully for years when directly connected. Wireless was iffy. Range sucked and would often cut out making it difficult to game.

What do you guys recommend? I personally don't use wireless anymore, but my gf needs it and I might possibly use it one day down the road. I have everything plugged in directly to the routers because my old WRT54 kind of sucked for wireless.

Am I better off springing for a WRT160N? Or stick with a WRT54G2? Anyone here use any of these two routers? Any issues? Are these newer aged routers better for gaming wirelessly now? Or should I stick with direct wire?

I'll safely assume Wireless N routers will also go wireless G. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

Sorry for the millions of questions. Thanks again guys

[Jmac]

D-Link DIR-655

[Soundy]

D-Link DIR-655

+1. Been running one of these for a while, it's a dream. 11N means stronger signal throughout the house, even for other machines with B and G adapters - I get better signal strength three floors away now than I did with an 11G router in the next room.

[beatdownvictim]

on sale at ncix and futureshop this week i think

im very very happy with my dir-655 solid as a rock

[Hondaracer]

DIR-655 sucks imo

but thats just me..

[kwokerz]

+1. Been running one of these for a while, it's a dream. 11N means stronger signal throughout the house, even for other machines with B and G adapters - I get better signal strength three floors away now than I did with an 11G router in the next room.

Any wireless N should be a big improvement. I prefer DLINK.

[Cman333]

I'm in an small apartment so I'm not super concerned with range. I worry more about losing my connection.

I was reading around and people recommend the WRT54G2.

Is that DIR-655 worth spending almost double the money on? Do you guys ever have issues with it cutting out when your plugged in directly? I've never used D-Link but am now worried because of this WBR-2310.

[k2_alpha]

DIR- 628

been using it for awhile now
never lost a connection so far
Good range, decent looking, and fast too

[Manic!]

Linksys WRT I wave been using one for a few years no problems using the stock firmware.

[muteki]

D-LINK DGL-4500 (http://ncix.com/products/?sku=28279&vpn=DGL%2D4500&manufacture=D%2DLink)

[lilaznviper]

go with a linksys router
i had a couple of dlink routers and it always crap out on me
plus linksys is now cisco!

[Jmac]

Linksys has been owned by Cisco for like nearly a decade ...

I haven't had any sucess whatsoever w/ Linksys's new routers from firmware problems to overheating issues.

[dton13]

Research here: http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/component/option,com_wireless/Itemid,200/

I've been using two bridged WRT54GL's for the last couple years, and decided recently to upgrade my host router to the Dlink dir-655. So far so good, hasn't needed a restart and handles my 200+ seeding torrents just fine. Wireless range doesn't seem a whole lot better than my last routers though.

[willystyle]

DIR-655 is not known for it's range, rather for it's speed and reliability.

[dton13]

DIR-655 is not known for it's range, rather for it's speed and reliability.

It may not be, but I was just pointing out the G -> N range for comparison

[Soundy]

If you don't want to shell for the DIR-655, the DIR-625 and DIR-615, which are also 11N models. I have a 615 that I carry with me for setting up network cameras and whatnot on-site, and it's been just as solid as my 655.

[!MiKrofT]

Hmm I'm looking to replace my Netgear G Mimo router. Maybe I'll look into this 655. I'll never use a Linksys.. Nothing but problems on them.

[Cman333]

K I got the WRT54G2-CA, and I'm still having issues with the wired connections cutting out. I thought maybe it was the firmware also, so I flashed it with DD-WRT firmware for my router. So it only seems to happens when under heavy downloading.

Anyone have similar issues with their routers? So I bought a new router to have the exact same problem. Ugh. Any ideas guys?

[.Renn.Sport]

get a faster router like the DIR-655 or 825

[Amuse]

Linksys

[Cman333]

get a faster router like the DIR-655 or 825

It's not speed that's the issue I'm having. Its dropped connections every time there's heavy downloading that's the issue.

Both my DLINK WBR2310 and Linksys WRT54G2 drop the internet connection and I have to keep unplugging it and plugging it back in for the connection to come back.

Any ideas guys?

[ddr]

i find that with routers you get what you pay for. aside from the extra features like QoS or gigabit, apparently it comes with reliability as well, and it's a hit and miss with lower end models from all brands. well stick with linksys or dlink, anything over $99

if you know what you're doing, a fonera with DDWRT is the cheapest and stable router you can get. it cost me $12 shipped a piece (or 2 i forgot)

[Cman333]

I was running the old WRT54 for years with no issues, so I would've assumed the new model of the one I had would perform similar. Argh. I guess I'll exchange this one for something else and try my luck.

I'll assume the $12 option isn't wireless.

[.Renn.Sport]

It's not speed that's the issue I'm having. Its dropped connections every time there's heavy downloading that's the issue.

Both my DLINK WBR2310 and Linksys WRT54G2 drop the internet connection and I have to keep unplugging it and plugging it back in for the connection to come back.

Any ideas guys?

i'm talking about the processor speed in the router and not the transfer speed.

thats cuz the processor on those low end routers can't handle so many connection at the same time.

those cheap linksys can't even handle the slow internet speed you have in canada, while my 655 can handle my PCCW 100Mb line at ease.

[Cman333]

Hmmmm good to know. I never knew the higher end routers had better processing. It would explain quite a bit.

I ended up plugging my comp directly to the modem and I still have the SAME problem. This is just weird, when my connection dies, I reset my router and the internet comes back for a little while. So you would think it was a router issue, but now since i've bypassed the router and I'm still having the same problems I don't know where to go.

I called Shaw, and they said it might be the splitter that the technician put in. I'm completely frazzled. This is just annoying, every 5 mins or so the connection would die BUT my torrents would still be downloading @ 100kbs. I should still be able to surf the net. NOW it seems the connection fine again, downloading @ 300+kbs and I'm surfing without major issues. It hasn't cut out now for the last few hours.

*shrugs*

Thanks for everyone's input. I always seem to be plagued with comp issues.

[ddr]

I'll assume the $12 option isn't wireless.

actually it is, just google it. it's a fun idea to keep in mind when you have spare time.

[Cman333]

I went with the DIR 655, hoping that will speed things up. Shaws coming in a few days, so I have to ride out the internet drops for awhile.

[.Renn.Sport]

you wont regret it

[!MiKrofT]

I just went and bought the same router... Tons of good reviews about it online. Figure it's time to move to N since all my laptops support it now.

[Cman333]

How much you pay for it? FS had an online sale for $92.xx. I'm not sure if it's still on though.

[!MiKrofT]

Good deal. I paid $114 at NCIX. The LED's are blindingly bright in my room. I'll need to tape over them. Amazing router. The amount of configuration you can do on this is incredible. So far 0 disconnects. Moved around 20gb through it so far.

[Hondaracer]

i paied $78 for mine during christmas for my DIR655 and im still not happy with it.

btw, in the last half hour mines dropped once

and i really hope you dont need good signal distance.

[Razor Ramon HG]

I have a WRT54G/WRT54GL bridged together, works fine. I've had the WRT54G for almost 5 years now I think, still works perfectly.

[BlackV62K2]

I've had issues with my dir-655 as well on older firmware. I'm on the latest one right now and so far no problems.

[Cman333]

MSG> I had the WRT54Gv4. Worked well for many years, the wireless sucked though. Room next door could barely even get a signal.

Hondaracer> You upgraded the firmware? I found a v1.3, but for Canada it's v1.21. I personally don't need the range because everything of mine is wired, but someone mentioned that an entry level router still runs slower with wired connections. Hence why I bought this. Wireless gets used once in a blue moon.

Mikroft> You should just use www.pricebat.ca to search for that router and get NCIX to price match it. I think the lowest I found it for was $99.99. Would at least cover the taxes.

[Hondaracer]

why is it V1.21 for Canada?

[BlackV62K2]

why is it V1.21 for Canada?

DIR-655 v1.21 is the official firmware. v1.3 is in beta. You can get both off the Dlink site. I dont know what Cman333 is talking about saying that v1.21 is for Canada.

[!MiKrofT]

1.30 adds the usb sharing. But take note.. It drops wifi B and is not downgradable to previous firmware. I'm running 1.21. 0 problems still hardware version A4 or something 4. Was able to connect at 243mbps. Love it. I don't need range either since it's just for my basement suite. My friend has it in his house and has 0 problems also.

[Soundy]

Don't forget, greater range also means stronger signal at closer range. Cheap B/G you could drop to 40% in the next room, while N would still give you 80% or better. Stronger signal = more reliable link = better consistent speed.

[.Renn.Sport]

i have mine for nearly 2 yrs.... i got like 4-5 of these in different places already

[Manic!]

If you want more range you need a router with a bigeer amplifier. I ordered a Engenius ECB3500. It has a 600mw amp the Lnksys wrt is less than 50mw in stock form.

http://www.engeniustech.com/datacom/products/details.aspx?id=257

[Cman333]

DIR-655 v1.21 is the official firmware. v1.3 is in beta. You can get both off the Dlink site. I dont know what Cman333 is talking about saying that v1.21 is for Canada.

Well I found the 1.3 off a non canadian site. I only found the 1.21 on the Canadian site.