need suggestions on a new router
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need suggestions on a new router
well...this Belkin one we got is the biggest piece of horseshit I have ever seen.......
when I download with bittorrent during the day, I come back later to find that it dropped the conenction an hour after I left.
When I try pinging servers (depends on the game, but looks like CS definitly makes it spaz out) it will completly drop the connection
I have to manually go downstairs and unplug the router for a few seconds
So i was wondering what a good router is to get. I was looking at a linksys before
the biggest thing I need, is to be able to set my main computer in a DMZ, and i need port forwarding (so i can still use my server for webspace) and atleast 3 ports (one for each system)
So should I get a Linksys
or is there something better for the same price?
when I download with bittorrent during the day, I come back later to find that it dropped the conenction an hour after I left.
When I try pinging servers (depends on the game, but looks like CS definitly makes it spaz out) it will completly drop the connection
I have to manually go downstairs and unplug the router for a few seconds
So i was wondering what a good router is to get. I was looking at a linksys before
the biggest thing I need, is to be able to set my main computer in a DMZ, and i need port forwarding (so i can still use my server for webspace) and atleast 3 ports (one for each system)
So should I get a Linksys
or is there something better for the same price?
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Linksys works fine for me - what I use at home and many of my clients. I know it's fine for gaming and it's easy to setup port forwarding and DMZ.
D-Link is okay, so is Blittz (I buy those at Walmart). Never tried Belkin or Microsoft's.
D-Link is okay, so is Blittz (I buy those at Walmart). Never tried Belkin or Microsoft's.
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I have an SMC and I have been very happy with it. The only thing about it that has been less than satisfactory is the print server. It doesn't do bidirectional and it was a pain to configure.
There are bunch of discussions about routers at http://www.dslreports.com.
There are bunch of discussions about routers at http://www.dslreports.com.
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Still using my trusty old Netgear RT311. Haven't had a problem with it since I bought it....well other than Netgear abandoning firmware support. There are some patched Zyxel firmwares floating around, but I'm a little leery about using them.
My dad has a Dlink that hasn't given him a bit of trouble.
Linksys, on the other hand...........CRAP! At least from my experience with the BEFSR11.
My dad has a Dlink that hasn't given him a bit of trouble.
Linksys, on the other hand...........CRAP! At least from my experience with the BEFSR11.
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One more thing. Lots of good reviews and comparisons on this site.
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/
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Linksys had a LOT of problems with their earlier designs. All the new routers are Revision 2.0 which work fine. I find them to be easier and more intuitive to navigate the control panel than most other designs, and they have very flexible port forwarding and other advanced settings.
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well i got the linksys befsr41
so far...i installed it and was able to do the one thing I havnt done in awhile........actually refresh the whole server list for CS
to me..thats the ultimate stress test
so, i will load up 2 accounts of bittorent and let it run overnight...but im pretty sure it wont drop the connection
thanks for the advice guys
so far...i installed it and was able to do the one thing I havnt done in awhile........actually refresh the whole server list for CS
to me..thats the ultimate stress test
so, i will load up 2 accounts of bittorent and let it run overnight...but im pretty sure it wont drop the connection
thanks for the advice guys
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I have the linksys-no problems if you have a good provider -here in NJ 7 months now 24/7 network has been connected and I havented rebooted or reset. The firmware is excellent as a 5 yr old child could foward ports via the browser based interface. Security hasnt been a problem as the firewall has passed every security test site i have seen with flying colors. Also had this router running a year in oregon. but my provider there(charter) was unstable as hell
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