wirelessnewbie
@mindspring.com
| Which Router is better?
Which is better for general internet use?
Linksys wrt310N or Linksys Wrt160N or DLink Dir655?
Which one uses the latest Draft-N version? I read the earlier Draft N routers were bad.
How does the Linksys Wrt54G2 compare to Linksys WRT160N? I am going to plug in VOIP device, Playstation3, 1 or 2 notebooks wirelessly, and maybe a wireless router. |
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PeteC2
Ballad Of A Thin Man
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join:2002-01-20
Bristol, CT
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| All a matter of usage. In terms of general internet usage, frankly, any of them will do just fine. If you need gigabit wired connectivity, the DLink 655 or Linksys 310N become smart choices, the Linksys WRT 160N is fine for a basic "N" router, but with not as strong range as the 310N, or the DLink 655...the 160N is a 2 antenna design.
The WRT54G2, is Linksys' latest version of a basic "G" router, and if that is all you need (and for many, it is!), that is fine.
If you have nothing that calls for better than a "G" wireless connection, and your distances are not a big issue, then frankly the WRT 54G2 may be just great. On the other hand, of the afore-mentioned routers, I would say that the DLink Dir 655 is probably the most robust, especially in it's handling of QOS which for gaming can be a valuable asset, particularly if you have multiple users on the network.
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LLigetfa
join:2006-05-15
Fort Frances, ON
| reply to wirelessnewbie
While the mere thought or mention of DLink makes me want to spit, it does get a very good rating from smallnetbuilder. Personally, I wouldn't buy any of the above.
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stevech0
join:2006-09-17
San Diego, CA | As one who does not want to waste money on 11n, I have had great success with reliability by sticking with Linksys: WRT54G and now WRH54G.
Don't forget about avoiding crappy client-side WiFi devices. |
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PeteC2
Ballad Of A Thin Man
Premium,MVM
join:2002-01-20
Bristol, CT
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| reply to LLigetfa
said by LLigetfa  :While the mere thought or mention of DLink makes me want to spit, it does get a very good rating from smallnetbuilder. Personally, I wouldn't buy any of the above. Yep, I am not by nature a DLink afficianado, but the 655 gets a number of strong reviews...
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decx
Premium
join:2002-06-07
Vancouver, BC | reply to wirelessnewbie
If you're considering the WRT54G2, you owe it to yourself to consider the WRT54GL instead. It is simply a more time tested and flexible router. |
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Siryak
join:2005-11-26 | reply to PeteC2
I have the 655 and it has been rock solid since day one. Then again so has my WRT54G v.2. I haven't tried the Linksys n routers so can't really help you there. |
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