My first home network (Questions)

Noose · 03-25-08, 05:41 PM

I am hoping someone can point me in the right direction. While browsing through the DirecTV channels last evening I ran across a message regarding their On Demand service that is currently in Beta. After a bit of research I found the service could be accessed by connecting the HD DVR to the internet via an Ethernet connection. I currently receive my internet via DSL, and my modem hooks directly to my computer (I am not networked).

I figured this was as good as time as any to set up my home network. As I understand it and please correct me if I am wrong…I should be able to purchase a router and network my PC, Laptop, and DVR? I am hoping to get a bit of feedback regarding which router I should purchase. The research that I have done has been pretty inconclusive as all the products seem to have some negative feedback, and thus I turn to the great community here.

Basically what I am looking for is
1) Network 1 PC, 1 Laptop and 2 DVR's
2) Primarily a gamer (FPS and MMORPG) so I want to be able to prioritize my bandwidth usage to my PC, and reliability is a must.
3) Compatible with DSL, however plan to jump on the Fios bus when it arrives (It is stopped just down the block from me now)
4) Want to be able to direct connect my PC and DVR's via CAT-6. I would only consider wireless for my Laptop connection however that is not needed (All can be wired)
5) I would prefer to stay under $100 US, however would go as high as $150.
6) Ease of set up

Do I have this right? Thanks in advance for all your help!

Modem
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Router
[---------]----------]
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PC DVRx2 Laptop

JamesXP · 03-25-08, 05:46 PM

I'm not too sure about strictly wired routers but a WRT54GL with DD-WRT is great, QoS support for bandwidth prioritization, although this is only a 10/100 switch.

Trap05 · 03-25-08, 06:08 PM

Perhaps something like this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...3&Tpk=dgl-4500

A little over your budget but I've read some good reviews.

PLOBBY · 03-25-08, 06:15 PM

I would stay away from d-link personally, the wrt54g(l) will work just as well if not better than that d-link. I have had nothing but issues with d-link wireless products and routers. Try loading the dd-wrt firmware, it is awesome.

43longtime · 03-25-08, 07:42 PM

yes stay away from the dlink router it is nothing but a head ace.

Trap05 · 03-25-08, 07:46 PM

The wrtg5gl with tomato or dd-wrt will work well for much cheaper. Nice thing about that D-Link is the gigabit switch the gaming features.

gangaskan · 03-25-08, 08:21 PM

now another question is

are you going to have to make a wire run from your Router to your DirectTV receiver? you will have to keep that in mind

Noose · 03-26-08, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by gangaskan

now another question is

are you going to have to make a wire run from your Router to your DirectTV receiver? you will have to keep that in mind

Ya, figured I could pick up some CAT-6 for about $40 and run it through the crawl space. Easy enough and much more reliable than going wireless. Is there a good wired router for under $100 that would meet my needs?

gangaskan · 03-26-08, 06:00 AM

you could check this out you can flash the router with DD-WRT which would really suite your needs

however, if you want gigabit, then i could possibly try to find something in the 100 price range, but it might be a dlink :P i think there was a linksys for around 130 that was wifi N

wireless routers are more or less the way to go really. if you dont want the wifi you could always turn it off in the options

03-25-08, 05:41 PM	Thread Starter #1
Noose Registered Join Date: Dec 2005	My first home network (Questions) I am hoping someone can point me in the right direction. While browsing through the DirecTV channels last evening I ran across a message regarding their On Demand service that is currently in Beta. After a bit of research I found the service could be accessed by connecting the HD DVR to the internet via an Ethernet connection. I currently receive my internet via DSL, and my modem hooks directly to my computer (I am not networked). I figured this was as good as time as any to set up my home network. As I understand it and please correct me if I am wrong…I should be able to purchase a router and network my PC, Laptop, and DVR? I am hoping to get a bit of feedback regarding which router I should purchase. The research that I have done has been pretty inconclusive as all the products seem to have some negative feedback, and thus I turn to the great community here. Basically what I am looking for is 1) Network 1 PC, 1 Laptop and 2 DVR's 2) Primarily a gamer (FPS and MMORPG) so I want to be able to prioritize my bandwidth usage to my PC, and reliability is a must. 3) Compatible with DSL, however plan to jump on the Fios bus when it arrives (It is stopped just down the block from me now) 4) Want to be able to direct connect my PC and DVR's via CAT-6. I would only consider wireless for my Laptop connection however that is not needed (All can be wired) 5) I would prefer to stay under $100 US, however would go as high as $150. 6) Ease of set up Do I have this right? Thanks in advance for all your help! Modem ] ] Router [---------]----------] [ ] ] PC DVRx2 Laptop
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03-25-08, 05:46 PM	#2
JamesXP Epic Fail Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: England	I'm not too sure about strictly wired routers but a WRT54GL with DD-WRT is great, QoS support for bandwidth prioritization, although this is only a 10/100 switch. __________________ Intel i5 3570k @ 4.2GHz 8GB Kingston HyperX DDR 1600Mhz nVidia 8600GT ASRock Z77 Pro4 128GB Samsung 830 SSD Corsair VX450 My Saitek Eclipse III Review
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Trap05 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada	Perhaps something like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...3&Tpk=dgl-4500 A little over your budget but I've read some good reviews. __________________ CoolerMaster 690 Antec HCG 620w Gigabyte Z68X-UD4-B3 + i5 2500K Xigmatek Dark Knight S1283V w/crossbow G.Skill 8GB 1600 MSI GTX 560ti 448 1280MB Corsair Nova 64GB SSD Windows 7 x64 HP SP1 Corsair k60 & Logitech MX518 BenQ RL2450H 24" 1080p http://www.heatware.com/eval.php?id=60834 SteamID trm2006
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03-25-08, 06:15 PM	#4
PLOBBY Member Join Date: Aug 2004	I would stay away from d-link personally, the wrt54g(l) will work just as well if not better than that d-link. I have had nothing but issues with d-link wireless products and routers. Try loading the dd-wrt firmware, it is awesome. __________________ "Oh man oh how I wish I didn't smoke Or drink to reason with my head But sometimes this thick confusion Grows until I cannot bear it at all Needle to the vein Needle to the vein Take this needle from my vein my friend" ~DM
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03-25-08, 07:46 PM	#6
Trap05 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada	The wrtg5gl with tomato or dd-wrt will work well for much cheaper. Nice thing about that D-Link is the gigabit switch the gaming features. __________________ CoolerMaster 690 Antec HCG 620w Gigabyte Z68X-UD4-B3 + i5 2500K Xigmatek Dark Knight S1283V w/crossbow G.Skill 8GB 1600 MSI GTX 560ti 448 1280MB Corsair Nova 64GB SSD Windows 7 x64 HP SP1 Corsair k60 & Logitech MX518 BenQ RL2450H 24" 1080p http://www.heatware.com/eval.php?id=60834 SteamID trm2006
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03-26-08, 06:00 AM	#9
gangaskan Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Lorain, ohio	you could check this out you can flash the router with DD-WRT which would really suite your needs however, if you want gigabit, then i could possibly try to find something in the 100 price range, but it might be a dlink :P i think there was a linksys for around 130 that was wifi N wireless routers are more or less the way to go really. if you dont want the wifi you could always turn it off in the options __________________ Main Rig: [Silverstone TJ06 painted hammer black] [Intel E6550 3.2 ghz 1.35v ] [4 gigs Gskil] [Asus P5k Premium Wifi/ap] [Soundblaster Audiguy ZS platinum] [ATI 3560 pro] [enhiem 1250 pump, Swiftech Storm, primoflex tubing, mcres micro, maze 4 gpu block][ Windows Vista x64 Ultimate sp1] HTPC: [LianLI V300B] [Opty 165 1.88 ghz] [Thermalright XP90] [2 gb OCZ Platinum DDR400] [Soundblaster X-FI Xtreme Music] [8600GT Stock] [Windows Vista Home Premium sp1] Server: [Rocketfish Tower] [c2d E6600][Scythe Ninja Jr] [4 gigs Gskil ddr2 800][ATI X850XT ] [Windows Vista B] Network: Cisco 851W uptime: forever Heatware
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