what's the best router?

[adriana]

what's the best router? i have like a 75$ gift card from BB and was wonder whats the best router?

[Sshadow]

That is the question.
Are you looking for a wireless or a cablerouter?
For cablerouter i would say, D-link di-804HV, it has all kinds of security offers. HW firewall, portaddressing, vpn, downside half duplex. (If you have 10Mbit, you will only recieve about 800kb/s and upload at 300kb/s or 50/50 depending on the person that you upload too)
If all that isn't necessary i would more look into the D-link di-604 Full duplex router.

For a wireless, well there are severals depending on speed.

108Mbps
D-link DGL4300
D-link di-624 (non-plus)
D-link di-634M
D-link di-774 and 784 (tri-mode dualband)

54Mbps
D-link di-624+
D-link di-824VUP+

Geez, i look like a d-link rep. I like the products.
Someone else might be able to fill in on other routers, i only mentioned the brand i like.

//Christian

[BrutalDrew]

http://www.netgear.com/products/details/RP614.php

[ziggo0]

http://www.netgear.com/products/details/RP614.php


Definitly a good switch/router. I used it for a while (The wireless version though with 5 ports) and it worked wonders. Especially if it was on the inside of a network, ports forwarded through it from our main router perfectly.

[Chris215]

dgl-4300

[fuzzba11]

dgl-4300
Definitely. Aka the DLink Gaming router...comes in black with blue LEDs.

Review (http://www.viperlair.com/reviews/misc/net/dlink/dgl4300/index.shtml)

More than $75 tho.

[marro255]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833122022

I've got that one, pretty decent for the price, should be around the $75

[Yuriman]

I have a D-link 524 and I have been very happy with it. But, I would recomend the dgl-4300. Incredible router.

[Chris215]

I have a D-link 524 and I have been very happy with it. But, I would recomend the dgl-4300. Incredible router.

Yea right now I have a DI-524 but going to buy the DGL-4300 soon.

[Sshadow]

Well i love my di804, as long as i don't need the full duplex, my ISP provides me with 5 ips, so i rarely use it anymore.
Only heard positive remarks about the dgl-4300 so that could be a nice upgrade when i return to xDSL land..

//Christian

[Kevin007]

I like d-link, my friend has it and it works pretty good. But I have a linksys, they are "ok"

[millhouse]

I like d-link, my friend has it and it works pretty good. But I have a linksys, they are "ok"

i use linksys also, and i will have to agree with you.

[Sshadow]

A D-link 604 for $49.99 at BB
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=4634168&type=product&productCategoryId=cat01029&id=1051384473833
A D-link 624 (non plus) for $79.99 at BB
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=5250854&type=product&productCategoryId=cat01029&id=1051384665075
Plus the rebate page. :D
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=1051384665075&type=product&skuId=5250854&tab=6&productCategoryId=cat01029

//Christian

[adriana]

thank you for your replys!! im getting it for my sbc dsl and wanted to connect 2 comps. i was just looking at the dgl-4300 woot 150 dollar at bestbuy. thats expensive!! rwar

[Sshadow]

ZZF and TD has it for $140, but that don't help the BB giftcard.
It isn't that expensive, compared to what i payed for my di-804 4 years ago $230.. yikes i say about that.

//Christian

[lowfat]

I have had no problems with my DI-604 which i bought for $50CAD 2 years ago.

[adriana]

lol well my cuzin told me something that kinda makes sense. he sed why would i want something so expensive because my living room to my room not much far away.its only about a couple of feet away. do you guys suggest i get something cheaper?

[Sshadow]

The only question you haven't answered is: Do you want wireless or wire?

If wire/cheap/good for the buck D-link di-604 $49.99 @ BB
If wireless/good for the buck D-link di-624 $79.99 @ BB
There is also Netgears wirerouters, they are pretty good, haven't tried them myself, but many (not just on these boards, just IRL) people recommend them. I wouldn't because i haven't tried one. :D

//Christian

[adriana]

sshadow i wanted a wireless one. thanks for your help

[Kevin007]

someone should make a pole *hint* *hint*

[fiji]

i love my cisco 7500 series :p :p :p

[NaNoBLaZe01]

What ever happened to Linksys?
I don't really have any experience with wireless networking but I thought Linksys was up there. Just curious.

[adriana]

well its looks like im going to get an DI-624. i might buy it at newegg snice its so cheap and use my GC to buy like some speakers or something. well i have another question about routers, do i need to buy an wireless network adapter for one of my computers to share DSL? if so what would you guys recommend.

[Kevin007]

netgear adapters are pretty good. I was looking into getting one soon.

p.s. why isn't this in internet, networking and security?

[millhouse]

p.s. why isn't this in internet, networking and security?

Routers are hardware, and this is General Hardware. ;)

But it could probably go there too. :shrug:

[karl pell]

what's the best router? <SNIP>DeWalt plunge. PorterCable for trim work.

[Kevin007]

I was thinking sense it is a "networking" device, it should go in internet, networking and security. But no big deal, it doesn't matter, we can still help. :)

[1cem4n]

I use the Linksys Wireless-G w/ Speedbooster. It actually makes a difference as I get 125mbps. I use a Range Extender though and I'm thinking about getting the 7dbi Antennas on my wireless router. For the Speedbooster to work though, you must have both Speedbooster type products on both ends.

-1cem4n

[adriana]

hey i got my dsl modem today yay!! but then they didn't send me an ethernet card =( so i guess i have to buy one. can i just buy any ethernet card, will it slow down my internet if its not great? if it does can you tell me whats the best ethernet card for my dsl. this is for my main comp so i wanted a wired ethernet card. i think i'll be buying it at neweggs or frys. thanks1

[ckj]

DeWalt plunge. PorterCable for trim work.

ROFLMAO!

[adriana]

which revision is good? c1 or c3

[1cem4n]

the latter obviously....

-1cem4n

[JCLW]

http://www.linksysinfo.org/

[mdcomp]

Old thread, but that doesn't mean I won't move it to the right place. This belongs here in Internet, Networking and Security. Please try and remember to place threads in the right section. Thanks. Good luck with the router purchase!
:)

Matt