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Completely lost in selecting a router

post #1 of 4
5/5/07 at 5:43pm
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I've been looking for a router to buy for the past 3 or 4 days and I still have no idea what to get. I thought I finally found something in the Linksys WRT54GS but I've heard that the newest versions of them aren't so good. I'm looking for something for home use and plan on doing a lot of file sharing, specifically bittorrent. Also, I'm not looking for anything more than maybe $85-90. Could anyone give some suggestions?
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post #2 of 4
5/5/07 at 8:06pm
Don't get the WRT54GS version, just the WRT54G. The GS boost only works if you have a corresponding linksys part in the computer. I have the GS after a mistake type of buy, and it was just a waste of cash. However, it is running stable as a router and lets me game on my laptop without any problem at all.
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post #3 of 4
5/7/07 at 12:26pm
Buy one which you can load custom firmwares with such as the WRT54GL these routers rock and fit your budget . You can have nearly 9999 active connections and still keep the router running fine with your regular apps.
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post #4 of 4
5/7/07 at 5:20pm
I've had the GS for going on two years now and it's rock solid. The only time I think I have a problem with it is when the cable modem craps out.

BTW, some times with silly sales the GS can be cheaper than the vanilla one and I had a vanilla one prior to the GS and it barely lasted a year..
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