which router to buy?

[JayP]

I'm looking at buying a nice router for my home network. 4-port 10/100 speed... Does anyone no how well the Linksys one works? How is this one comparable to netgears products? what other companies produce good router?

[rogerdugans]

I have the Linksys- its excellent and I recommend it highly

Netgears router is also very popular and there are a bunch of other models/manufacturers that make equally good ones; I'm sure there will be more posts about them as well.

[trey_w]

i have the linksys router and its very good..

and i agree there are many other good ones out there

just get a cisco router lol

[rogerdugans]

Originally posted by trey_w
just get a cisco router lol

Let me run out and sell my car first:p

[UnseenMenace]

I have a netgear RO318 which is a pretty good router imho

[XprincoX]

linksys here... and have to say its pretty user friendly and easy to setup :D

[JayP]

what is cisco anyways? i've heard that before somewhere...

[Jon]

Originally posted by JayP
what is cisco anyways? i've heard that before somewhere...

Basically, the entire internet backbone is connected via Cisco Sytems equipment in one way or another.

They're, by far, the largest manufacturer of enterprise level routers and switches (and alot of other "stuff") in the world.

[rUfUnKy]

linksys here also..Very user friendly.............

[CVW]

bahh....just get a cisco catalist 5000.....ahhh, i dream about those things...I am getting my CCNA soon :) so I would have to say go with a cisco :P

[{PMS}fishy]

SMC its the same internals as the lynksys and its easier to set up in my mind and i scored my for $99 with is $20 less than the lynksys.

[nodoze]

I can't say anything about the other routers as I've never seen any of them. But I put in a Linksys router a couple of months ago. It was a piece of cake to set up & I've had no problems with it.

[Grande Juan]

Mine's a D-link, it was a breeze to install, and seems to work flawlessly. Got it with WinXp for $100us-$50 instore rebate- $50 mail in rebate = $0. Gotta love that price.

[DJL]

Originally posted by Grande Juan
$100us-$50 instore rebate- $50 mail in rebate = $0. Gotta love that price.

Thats my kinda price.... :D

[KaHNZa]

My D-Link 704 is really nice. A breeze to setup! :D

[MrOOBiLL]

I love my Linksys! :)

[KrzyPrk]

Got my linksys router this week. I had a replacement plan for the Netgear RT314 that went on me. Had that like 7 months or something.

reviews on the RT314
http://www.avault.com/hardware/print_review.asp?review=netgeart314

Glad I got that free 1 yr replacement plan from Compusa

[Fightingpiper]

Got the linkie here and have not had a lick of trouble. you can pick it up at most places best buy etc. for 79.00 nowadays. I know the D-link goes on sale sometimes for a pretty low price though. love my linky

[flounder43]

D-Link 4 port. $39 at Best Buy. Works great.

[Phugbox]

Ok, yeah I have to admit, I feel like an idiot.
I've got the Linksys 4 port, got it off my cousin for 50 canadian, he got a T1 wireless with a telecommunications tower in his backyard, so he set up a server box and didn't need a router anymore.

But now of course, as my look would have it, I have had phil the prince of insufficient light's own time trying to get the thing to work.

Now, mind you, does it not work just because I'm an idiot, or does my lone Rogers@home account in the Toronto area have something to do with it?

Any help?

[flounder43]

Originally posted by Phugbox
Ok, yeah I have to admit, I feel like an idiot.
I've got the Linksys 4 port, got it off my cousin for 50 canadian, he got a T1 wireless with a telecommunications tower in his backyard, so he set up a server box and didn't need a router anymore.

But now of course, as my look would have it, I have had phil the prince of insufficient light's own time trying to get the thing to work.

Now, mind you, does it not work just because I'm an idiot, or does my lone Rogers@home account in the Toronto area have something to do with it?

Any help?

Sorry, lost you on the phil the prince thing...:rolleyes:

Anyway, what is your problem, specifically?

[Phugbox]

simply put, got router, can't make it work.
want more details? more specifically, want more details in a coherent manner? thought so.
I've got the router, and though it says it requires a crossed over cable from the modem to the router, but if I do that I get no signal if i use straight through, the lights go on, which is good, normally.
But i'm just having a horrible time trying to configure the thing.
easier to understand? ignore the phil comment

thanks for any help you may have

I'm about to try something, hope it works, but i'm worried when the spelling is worse than typos warrant

[R0BB23]

linksys here too like many of you.

it seems to be the popular choice.

[SteenkyBastage]

installed and set up seven linksys routers with no hassle at all so far (that is, until lightning struck our building TWICE in a 1.5 month timeframe and FRIED our WHOLE NETWORK, gah...). linksys routers and NIC's get a "two thumbs up" rating from me for both price and useage.

[SkyHook]

For what it's worth I just got the Linksys BEFSR41 V.2 4 port Cable/DSL Router. I have absolutely NO networking background, and had a problem getting the router to recognize and receive my IP info from my cable modem. Called Linksys Tech Support and actually spoke with a REAL HUMAN being in fairly short time frame and this human actually was interested and intelligent enough to walk me through the whole process.

If support counts for anything give me LINKSYS!

[1Time]

I just bought the Linksys BEFSR41v2 for $80.00 at Best Buy last weekend. Works great and I recommend it, good model, brand and price. :)

[Kingslayer]

I have the Linksys and cant stand this cheap POS. The DMZ doesnt work the way a real DMZ should. You are limited in the number of ports that you can map. And it's firmware is shakey at best.

I'm giving this thing to a buddy and getting an SMC Barricade. It's cheaper than the linksys, has a printer server built in, the user interface is better and more complete. I have used one for a while and fell in love with it.

If youre not knowledgeable on the internet, routing, and port use, then get the linksys. If you plan on learning this stuff or are already in the know the linksys will do nothing but annoy you constantly, get something better.