radodrill Posted March 29, 2008 Posted March 29, 2008 My current wireless router finally went all the way down the crapper so now I'm in the market for a new one. The old one is a D-link DI-624 and as many of you know it's been causing connectivity issues for a while (evidenced by frequent logging out/in to MSN; and dropping the IP to the ISP); so now I'm using my D-Link DVG-1402S VOIP router to keep my wired network going (and to confirm that the DI-624 is the cause of the connectivity issues). Any recommendations on a new router would be greatly appreciated; the wireless cards that connect to it are rated for super G throughput (108 Mbps) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACarter02 Posted March 29, 2008 Posted March 29, 2008 Linksys WRT54GL is the router I swear by. I would put DD-WRT on it. You're not going to get 108 Mb/s, but you get EVERYTHING else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingfisher Posted March 29, 2008 Posted March 29, 2008 Agree, Linksys is a very good choice for wireless routers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wevsspot Posted March 29, 2008 Posted March 29, 2008 Dlink DGL4300 . . . Nuff said Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
radodrill Posted March 29, 2008 Posted March 29, 2008 Dlink DGL4300 . . . Nuff said do you have any personal experience with it? I noticed that one after we got the DI-624 but didn't buy one since we then already had a wireless router. On a side note: before I had the DVG-1402S VOIP router piggybacked off the DI-624 with all the hardwire networked devices connected to the DI-624 either directly or through an 8-port switch. Would this be the ideal configuration with the new router or should I have the new router (also handling the wired home network) behind the DVG-1402S? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jachyra007 Posted March 29, 2008 Posted March 29, 2008 what is the maid difference between all the wrt54g versions? 54g, 54gl, 54gs etc... from what I see, they all look the same. If DD-WRT is going on it, don't you need one of the older revisions for it to flash properly? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shatteredsteel Posted March 29, 2008 Posted March 29, 2008 not with the GL, it has all the specs for DDWRT without having to deal with hardware revisions (I learned this after buying a regular 54G without looking at the version.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
killagorilla187 Posted March 29, 2008 Posted March 29, 2008 what is the maid difference between all the wrt54g versions? 54g, 54gl, 54gs etc... from what I see, they all look the same. If DD-WRT is going on it, don't you need one of the older revisions for it to flash properly? I've flashed several of the cheapo's the 54g models that are v8. I own the 54gl model and I can tell you the "L" stands for linux. Here is a list for compatibilty for dd-wrt firmware btw the dlink one wev mentioned I have heard alot of great things about and will fully support your other 108mbps gear..... but if you don't do a LOT of file transferring over your network and are comfortable with putting third party firmware you will definitely prefer the wrt54gl <--- these things are tried and true! Hope you get something going soon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
radodrill Posted March 29, 2008 Posted March 29, 2008 The support of Gigabit speeds on the router itself would be a nice plus; I currently have most of my wired network running through an 8-port Gigabit Switch. Based on the reading I've done on the DGL-4300 that may be the one to go for; in part due to the traffic prioritization options as I would be able to give my VOIP phone service upload bandwidth priority. It's not that I'm against flashing to a third-party firmware on the WRT-54G it's more looking at what will provide the best package for my needs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
killagorilla187 Posted March 29, 2008 Posted March 29, 2008 Just so you know if you aren't familiar with dd-wrt you can prioritize everything with it's QoS features it's extremely flexible. Really the options are "Recockulous" and I have said it before here it's just like seeing DFI's Lanparty bios for the first time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexfort93 Posted March 29, 2008 Posted March 29, 2008 Question about DD-WRT, not quite sure how it works, and where are the how-to installation files?? I have a WRT54G v5 I think (that or 4, not sure) and I am interested in seeing how this would affect my internet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
killagorilla187 Posted March 29, 2008 Posted March 29, 2008 google is your friend....... http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Main_Page Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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