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Re: Might get a new wireless router
« Reply #15 on: June 24, 2009, 09:50:47 PM »
Are Belkin routers any good?
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Re: Might get a new wireless router
« Reply #16 on: June 25, 2009, 10:27:43 AM »
I have a NETGEAR router. It's ok...though. I have a G router that signals the whole house...I have also heard Linksys is a good brand.
Linksys is good, also had nice luck with a netgear router. Make sure you can put DD-WRT on it. Really adds a lot to any router
I second that. I have Netgear router righthere in my room that I believe I have had since 2005. It only acts up occasionally, and hasn't had any major problems since I got it. Any internet problems I usually have are due to the modem it is connected to. I'm only familiar with Netgear, so that is what I would recommend.  :biggrin:
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Re: Might get a new wireless router
« Reply #17 on: June 25, 2009, 10:32:17 AM »
Are Belkin routers any good?

They are ok, I really wouldn't pick one as my 1st choice but my friend has one that he's used for a few years without problem.

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Re: Might get a new wireless router
« Reply #18 on: June 25, 2009, 01:56:10 PM »
I have the same Linksys router as a whole group of you...got it Dec 06 and haven't looked back.  Only required one reset in that time.

Are Belkin routers any good?
Compared to Linksys routers, they suck.  Also have a Belkin wireless desktop and USB stick as well, and I really don't like either (got them cheap/free).

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Re: Might get a new wireless router
« Reply #19 on: June 25, 2009, 01:57:33 PM »
Yeah, don't get a Belkin. Mine only lasted for less than a year, and it kept disconnecting.

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Re: Might get a new wireless router
« Reply #20 on: July 01, 2009, 03:08:56 PM »
I now have a new router and it is working really well.

It is a Netgear WNR3500 (Wireless N Gigabit Router)
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