Recommend a wireless router please!

stevebutt · 16-02-2007, 16:10

Can anybody recommend a good wireless router to work alongside the cable modem?

I'm getting a Nintendo Wii in three weeks time and want to get a wireless router setup tommorrow in advance

Toto · 16-02-2007, 16:28

Linksys, checkout Broadbandbuyer.co.uk.

Web-Junkie · 16-02-2007, 17:18

You could go for a Dewalt 621 router:

http://www.patwarner.com/dw621.html

You did mean woodworking router?

AbyssUnderground · 16-02-2007, 17:21

One of these should do you: http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/103185

Illuminist · 16-02-2007, 17:36

I was about to suggest the ol' eBuyer there, Abyss.

...By the way... have you experienced any slowish HTTP transfer rates in Middlesbrough, Abyss? i.e a little less on the standard 1.16mb flat rate.

AbyssUnderground · 16-02-2007, 18:01

Seems fine at the moment. If you're on about USA transfers then its as normal, about 1Mbps max.

Nikesh · 16-02-2007, 18:11

The Linksys WRT54G series is good.

Huwge · 16-02-2007, 18:35

Another vote for Linksys WRT54G series here

Uncle Peter · 16-02-2007, 19:36

If you're a gamer then have a look at the D-Link DGL-4300 as well

http://games.dlink.com/products/?pid=370&#DGL-4300

RXP · 16-02-2007, 19:44

Buffalo 54g, or any router compatible with the WRT firmware.

stevebutt · 16-02-2007, 20:47

Thanks for your help!

Thats a few votes i've heard for the Linksys, and for the Buffalo.

Ebuyer is v. cheap, going to have a look in the high street tommorrow.

Looking forward to getting a Wii, anybody else here got one?

sheera67 · 16-02-2007, 21:26

this is a great info post,im busy trying to write down the information before the post gets lost,

thanks

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sorry forgot to add this, anyone no what is best to put in the pc for the wireless router a wee dongle thingy or a wiireless card in you pci, mmmm

AbyssUnderground · 16-02-2007, 21:34

A PCI card is better, it will be more reliable and use less system resources. If possible however, you should use a wired connection as it will be even more reliable than a wireless connection.

Remember to enable MAC filtering and some form of encryption when you get it.

lordy · 16-02-2007, 22:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevebutt

Thanks for your help!

Thats a few votes i've heard for the Linksys, and for the Buffalo.

http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Supported_Devices

The older linksys units are the more flexible ones if you want to dable in some crazy powerful features...ebay is a good source..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WRT54G

stevebutt · 17-02-2007, 05:34

Ordered a Linksys WRT54G, picking it up later

Thanks people