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Flash All-Star Supporter
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11018 Posts
5/01
Posted - Sep 16 2009 : 3:00AM
Okay, so it seems that my old router has shit the bed. I've been having problems with my internet getting lost for the last month and last night it went away for good. Plugging directly into the modem gives me the internet with no issues. So I am on a quest for a new router. I use a desktop PC, PS3, Nintendo Wii and a Roku steaming video player currently on the router with plans to add a notebook at some point. Is there any need for me to get a Wireless-N router or am I fine continuing on with a Wireless-G like I have been. Also this one is from Linksys. Are there better companies that I should look at? I've read that their current version of this model (WRT54G) has problems. Thanks in advance for any help.
BigBobxxx
Senior Member

2681 Posts
5/04
Posted - Sep 16 2009 : 8:39AM
Wireless-N is really only going to benefit you if you also have Wireless-N on your computer(s) as well.
If you do, then yes.
If not, your wireless B/G will still connect with a Wireless-N router, but only at B/G speeds.
I have a Linksys Wireless-N router.
I bought the Wireless-N adapter for my desktop (which had no built-in wireless), and also use it with the built-in wireless B/G on my laptop (as it is backwards compatible).
BYOB_Kenobi
Senior Member

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2684 Posts
8/09
Posted - Sep 16 2009 : 9:03AM
Flash, I have the opposite experience with Linksys routers. I've had other brands in the past (Netgear, D-Link) that have shit the bed too soon. I have found the WRT54GL router is really solid to date (knock on wood) and actually had more adapter issues to date.
To me, it says a lot of a model when it has an 93% (84% 5-star + 9% 4-star) Newegg rating after 2,400+ reviews. Maybe you got a one from a bad batch?
Good luck with your router hunting.
Flash All-Star Supporter
Golden Age Classic

11018 Posts
5/01
Posted - Sep 16 2009 : 12:12PM
I'm not saying mine was bad. I believe it is 6 years old and has been in use for 4 of those 6 years. I'm just looking into options for replacing since I haven't kept up on routers over the last 6 years.
Clam Digger
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2268 Posts
1/05
Posted - Sep 16 2009 : 12:54PM
Linksys is owned by Cisco. In my experience they do pretty well. I have a lot of positive experience with Netgear. Netgears support over the years has improved greatly.



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