Buying a new router....suggestions?

Generix · 12-21-2003, 01:55 AM

I'm in the market to replace this complete pile of shit router Earthlink has given me. I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good router and DSL modem....or perhaps a combo (that's what I have now). I don't currently have two computers, but I would like to have that as an option as I will probably be getting another one soon. I will need the router to be able to allow me to do anything...like set up game servers, and send DCCs (something highly missed). Since I don't have two computers, I don't know why I would want wireless. If I do have two at one time, they would probably both be im my room or the room next to mine, so I wouldn't mind running wire. I don't want to spen over $100 on both the router and modem, which I don't think should be too much of a restriction considering how much prices have dropped. Thanks for any input.

Wobbel · 12-21-2003, 05:30 AM

I've got a 'thompson speedtouch 510' , very pleased with it, easy to set up, build in firewall.
It came with my adsl abbo, and i don't know what you would pay for it in the us.

More info

**greffov** · 12-21-2003, 06:50 AM

Ah... Alcatel LOL

I got the earlier version of the thing

Kungfucious · 12-21-2003, 06:53 AM

whatever you do, avoid the Netgear DGM series of all in one router/firewall/switch. theyre the silver ones with the antennae at the back.. although they are perfect for normal use, they lack any in depth configurational options that you can mes with.

Id suggest a D link, thats what im looking to replace mine with.

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tsk tsk tsk... greffov! you poor soul with the alcatel.. are you purposely trying to get the boy in trouble? hehe!

**greffov** · 12-21-2003, 07:44 AM

Nah... Thompson == Alcatel... I am happy with it... Works good for me

cpugeniusmv · 12-21-2003, 01:17 PM

i recently purchased the Linksys BEFSR41...

i'm very pleased with it. no problems.

Fister · 12-21-2003, 03:35 PM

The two big ones are:

Linksys
D-link

Linksys seems to be the one thats more user friendly.

I have a D-link di-624. Its pretty good. It took a LONG time and 1 phone call to customer service to get it running. Since I have had it, I have had NO trouble with it.

I have almost finished a product review for it, I just need to add what has happend to it lately. I try and get the finshed product review out in the next day or two.

Cirga · 12-22-2003, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by cpugeniusmv
i recently purchased the Linksys BEFSR41...

i'm very pleased with it. no problems.

Thats the same one I have been using for a while now. Have never had a problem with it.. great interface for changing router options and its worth the money

Pasty901 · 12-22-2003, 11:19 AM

Ive never had problems with Linksys myself, DLink arent bad but can b a bit fiddly. Linksys generally tend to be expensive but are very good quality. I would suggest a combo - modem and router, i run one of those and they are very useful but a pain if something goes wrong as you are assured of no network and no net but to be honest it rarely goes wrong often.

I decided to go for a SMC Barricade, not well known but an excellent bit of kit! Its easy to use and configure and vary rarely do i hav any problems with it. Also they helpline was very good when i rang them (dont ask! My own silly fault!) It also has a parralell printer port built in for network printer sharing which is handy!

Heres mine: SMC Barricade

Fister · 12-22-2003, 03:09 PM

One more thing, if you are going wireless, I suggest that you get your cards and the router to be of the same make.

Edit- get the review HERE

vernarial · 12-23-2003, 01:23 AM

I am using a US Robotics 802.11g. Their support is horrid. I would suggest that if you are going to network, you go with a 802.11g router instead of a 802.11b. This Thread explains it a little. I have also used a linksys, and didn't have any problems with it.

Cirga · 12-23-2003, 09:40 AM

Ouch vern.. I have to say that lately US Robotics has really botched up alot of things.. that is of course my personal opinion.. but I degress.

They used to be top notch in all their hardware.

Generix · 12-29-2003, 07:53 PM

Thanks for the replies. And happy holidays.

vernarial · 12-31-2003, 01:41 AM

LOL. Well Cirga, my USR router and USR wireless card work just fine. It took me awhile to figure it all out, because I got little help from USR and what help I did get was vague at best. I just wanted the 802.11g technology, and there were'nt many options out there at the time.

esdxc37 · 02-11-2004, 02:57 PM

had the linksys befsr41 for a few months now and it has never missed a beat 36 quid at amazon with free delivery

12-21-2003, 01:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
Generix Weetard Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 85	Buying a new router....suggestions? I'm in the market to replace this complete pile of shit router Earthlink has given me. I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good router and DSL modem....or perhaps a combo (that's what I have now). I don't currently have two computers, but I would like to have that as an option as I will probably be getting another one soon. I will need the router to be able to allow me to do anything...like set up game servers, and send DCCs (something highly missed). Since I don't have two computers, I don't know why I would want wireless. If I do have two at one time, they would probably both be im my room or the room next to mine, so I wouldn't mind running wire. I don't want to spen over $100 on both the router and modem, which I don't think should be too much of a restriction considering how much prices have dropped. Thanks for any input. __________________ "The trick to flying is throwing yourself at the ground and missing."

12-21-2003, 06:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
greffov Da House Nerd Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: One CPU Lane Posts: 3,512	Ah... Alcatel LOL I got the earlier version of the thing __________________ Linux virusscanner detected a virus: Windows 95 ... delete [Y/n] y ~ ~ :wq

12-21-2003, 06:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
Kungfucious mediatechie.com Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: London, UK Posts: 809	whatever you do, avoid the Netgear DGM series of all in one router/firewall/switch. theyre the silver ones with the antennae at the back.. although they are perfect for normal use, they lack any in depth configurational options that you can mes with. Id suggest a D link, thats what im looking to replace mine with. ____________ tsk tsk tsk... greffov! you poor soul with the alcatel.. are you purposely trying to get the boy in trouble? hehe! __________________ http://mediatechie.com Leave me a message in my shoutbox! ... would appreciate the feedback! thanks people! Last edited by Kungfucious; 12-21-2003 at 07:15 AM.

12-21-2003, 07:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
greffov Da House Nerd Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: One CPU Lane Posts: 3,512	Nah... Thompson == Alcatel... I am happy with it... Works good for me __________________ Linux virusscanner detected a virus: Windows 95 ... delete [Y/n] y ~ ~ :wq

12-21-2003, 03:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
Fister h3\|P \| 4m 5tUcK Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: UVic Posts: 1,898	The two big ones are: Linksys D-link Linksys seems to be the one thats more user friendly. I have a D-link di-624. Its pretty good. It took a LONG time and 1 phone call to customer service to get it running. Since I have had it, I have had NO trouble with it. I have almost finished a product review for it, I just need to add what has happend to it lately. I try and get the finshed product review out in the next day or two. __________________

12-21-2003, 05:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
Wobbel PCTT's Gatherer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: 2004 Posts: 2,861	I've got a 'thompson speedtouch 510' , very pleased with it, easy to set up, build in firewall. It came with my adsl abbo, and i don't know what you would pay for it in the us. More info

12-21-2003, 01:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
cpugeniusmv Computer Genius Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 291	i recently purchased the Linksys BEFSR41... i'm very pleased with it. no problems.

12-22-2003, 11:19 AM	#9 (permalink)
Pasty901 News Writer! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 785	Ive never had problems with Linksys myself, DLink arent bad but can b a bit fiddly. Linksys generally tend to be expensive but are very good quality. I would suggest a combo - modem and router, i run one of those and they are very useful but a pain if something goes wrong as you are assured of no network and no net but to be honest it rarely goes wrong often. I decided to go for a SMC Barricade, not well known but an excellent bit of kit! Its easy to use and configure and vary rarely do i hav any problems with it. Also they helpline was very good when i rang them (dont ask! My own silly fault!) It also has a parralell printer port built in for network printer sharing which is handy! Heres mine: SMC Barricade __________________ "The hardest thing in this world is to live in it."

12-22-2003, 03:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
Fister h3\|P \| 4m 5tUcK Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: UVic Posts: 1,898	One more thing, if you are going wireless, I suggest that you get your cards and the router to be of the same make. Edit- get the review HERE __________________

12-23-2003, 01:23 AM	#11 (permalink)
vernarial Da'itch inya Pants! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Utah, USA Posts: 1,022	I am using a US Robotics 802.11g. Their support is horrid. I would suggest that if you are going to network, you go with a 802.11g router instead of a 802.11b. This Thread explains it a little. I have also used a linksys, and didn't have any problems with it. __________________ Beware of he who would deny you access to information, for in his heart he dreams himself your master. ....You'll go down if you don't stand up. Surely you see that. Bertold Brecht We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children. YOU DIG?

12-23-2003, 09:40 AM	#12 (permalink)
Cirga Lurking AdMiN Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: In my own little world. Buts its ok. They know me here. Posts: 3,245	Ouch vern.. I have to say that lately US Robotics has really botched up alot of things.. that is of course my personal opinion.. but I degress. They used to be top notch in all their hardware. __________________ Vote For Us! -- It will get you hot chicks. No really It will! ---- www.myTego.com - Give your devices a face! Dont be a conformist!

12-29-2003, 07:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
Generix Weetard Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 85	Thanks for the replies. And happy holidays. __________________ "The trick to flying is throwing yourself at the ground and missing."

12-31-2003, 01:41 AM	#14 (permalink)
vernarial Da'itch inya Pants! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Utah, USA Posts: 1,022	LOL. Well Cirga, my USR router and USR wireless card work just fine. It took me awhile to figure it all out, because I got little help from USR and what help I did get was vague at best. I just wanted the 802.11g technology, and there were'nt many options out there at the time. __________________ Beware of he who would deny you access to information, for in his heart he dreams himself your master. ....You'll go down if you don't stand up. Surely you see that. Bertold Brecht We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children. YOU DIG?

02-11-2004, 02:57 PM	#15 (permalink)
esdxc37 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 20	had the linksys befsr41 for a few months now and it has never missed a beat 36 quid at amazon with free delivery

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