T-Mouse Posted August 2, 2011 Member ID: 10 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 35 Topic Count: 80 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1071 Content Per Day: 0.20 Reputation: 7 Achievement Points: 6264 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/01/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: November 3, 2013 Birthday: 09/03/1993 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I'm in the market for a new router... Rat seems to be tolerating the CI's that we get with our current one but I got my paycheck so I'm taking matters into my own hands lol Basically looking for a quality wireless router (wired would be alright too, but our wireless AP has gone to shit along with our router, may as well replace both with one device) that's reliable and preferably supports QoS so the family isn't stomping all over my bandwidth while I'm trying to kill stuff or stream vids from Youtube etc, lmao Price isn't a huge concern, but I won't be affording any enterprise-grade Cisco hardware lol For reference, I was looking at this D-Link product since there are some pretty sweet savings on it: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833127243 Just a bit wary of that one as the reviews seem to be all over the place (some are downright whiners, but a few appear to be legit) - lots complain of firmware issues that may or may not be solved by updating to the latest firmware, others complain of having to downgrade to avoid problems. So if any of you Idiots have experience with that D-Link router or have one that you really like, please share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X-RayXI Posted August 2, 2011 Member ID: 133 Group: ++++ Senior Admin Followers: 77 Topic Count: 602 Topics Per Day: 0.11 Content Count: 6889 Content Per Day: 1.28 Reputation: 1371 Achievement Points: 44115 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 3 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 13 hours ago Birthday: 12/12/1971 Device: Windows Share Posted August 2, 2011 Please check out the Linksys E4200 router. Totally worth it(higher price)! Read some reviews and you will know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
baldie Posted August 2, 2011 Member ID: 607 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 75 Topic Count: 244 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 3344 Content Per Day: 0.63 Reputation: 2644 Achievement Points: 33826 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 10 Joined: 10/21/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 15 hours ago Birthday: 09/16/1966 Device: Windows Share Posted August 2, 2011 I do not not how it is in the US but here in the UK D-LINK is brilliant I use one with my 50Mb connection and it runs 2 PS3 and an X-BOX360 3 LAPTOPS WIRELESS and my gaming rig hardwired with no issues at all. And never waste your money on netgear they are crap in my oppinion.. I hope this helps Edit.. XRAY is also spot on with his choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
X-RayXI Posted August 2, 2011 Member ID: 133 Group: ++++ Senior Admin Followers: 77 Topic Count: 602 Topics Per Day: 0.11 Content Count: 6889 Content Per Day: 1.28 Reputation: 1371 Achievement Points: 44115 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 3 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 13 hours ago Birthday: 12/12/1971 Device: Windows Share Posted August 2, 2011 And check pages: http://www.laptopmag.com/review/wifi/linksys-e4200-maximum-performance-dual-band-n-router.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
LaRSin Posted August 2, 2011 Member ID: 45 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 68 Topic Count: 981 Topics Per Day: 0.18 Content Count: 9053 Content Per Day: 1.68 Reputation: 3575 Achievement Points: 66075 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 09/01/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 26 minutes ago Birthday: 02/25/1951 Device: Windows Share Posted August 2, 2011 I have the D-Link 655 and it's been total crap , I looked at all the reveiws before I bought it, But they are wrong, There forum has a ton of pages dedidcated to this router,,Nothing but problems, I will be staying with linksys from now on,, I would do like X-ray said and look at the Linksys E4200 router , Thats going to be choice next time , and that will be soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Merlin007 Posted August 2, 2011 Member ID: 2068 Group: +++ COD5 Head Admin Followers: 69 Topic Count: 1077 Topics Per Day: 0.22 Content Count: 8455 Content Per Day: 1.72 Reputation: 7343 Achievement Points: 75145 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 64 Joined: 12/25/10 Status: Online Last Seen: 7 minutes ago Birthday: 05/23/1973 Device: Windows Share Posted August 2, 2011 I have the D-Link DIR-655 as well but have had no problems with it myself. Could be a hit and miss as far as quality but I have two D-Links (wireless) with one acting as a wireless access point. I also have a linksys I keep for a backup but all in all, I personally go with either a D-Link or Linksys. The model of course will be dictated by what your needs are or options you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
BUDMAN Posted August 2, 2011 Member ID: 800 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 152 Topic Count: 137 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 6969 Content Per Day: 1.32 Reputation: 4508 Achievement Points: 58481 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 6 Joined: 11/27/09 Status: Online Last Seen: Just now Birthday: 05/29/1957 Device: Android Share Posted August 2, 2011 Had a D link once...... cisco/Lynksys is the way to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
BigPapaDean Posted August 2, 2011 Member ID: 1128 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 78 Topic Count: 1202 Topics Per Day: 0.23 Content Count: 6535 Content Per Day: 1.25 Reputation: 4419 Achievement Points: 63508 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 6 Joined: 02/13/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: 1 hour ago Birthday: 10/21/1954 Device: Windows Share Posted August 2, 2011 Hmmmm! what they said!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
NickTheGrip Posted August 2, 2011 Member ID: 177 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 16 Topic Count: 145 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 1669 Content Per Day: 0.31 Reputation: 281 Achievement Points: 10581 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: June 27, 2023 Birthday: 05/08/1961 Device: iPhone Share Posted August 2, 2011 X-RayXI Please check out the Linksys E4200 router. Totally worth it(higher price)! Read some reviews and you will know That's what I use and it works excellently Its in New Egg for $135 Runs all my wireless N stuff, and I have my gaming rig hard wired into it with 1Gb connection which fully utilizes the 16Mb connection I have. Hard wired is the way to go. I have never heard of much success with wireless gaming although I only know of a couple of people who have tried it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
T-Mouse Posted August 3, 2011 Member ID: 10 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 35 Topic Count: 80 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1071 Content Per Day: 0.20 Reputation: 7 Achievement Points: 6264 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/01/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: November 3, 2013 Birthday: 09/03/1993 Author Share Posted August 3, 2011 Yes my PC (and Rat's) is on a hard connection but we have a number of laptops and cell phones in the house that connect wirelessly to our network. Been talking to Rat and I think the E4200 will be the choice here. Looks like we'll be switching ISPs shortly too, so hopefully lag will no longer be an issue. lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PimpedOutPete Posted August 3, 2011 Member ID: 174 Group: +++ COD2 Head Admin Followers: 129 Topic Count: 387 Topics Per Day: 0.07 Content Count: 14889 Content Per Day: 2.77 Reputation: 7830 Achievement Points: 91112 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 52 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 6 hours ago Birthday: 04/23/1970 Device: iPhone Share Posted August 3, 2011 Hey Mouse.. I bought the D link GSL 4500 Gaming Router 15 months ago, unfortunately it crapped out on me as of last week. Up to that tiime i thought it was a pretty good router. Its a nice feature that you can designate acertain amount of bandwidth to a device. You are correct that the firmare is difficult to navigate. I was not impressed that it crapped out only 15 months after purchase and of course it only had a one year warranty. For its replacement, i was recommended the Asus N56U Dual Wireless Router. After a week or so of use i found it to be a better product. Stronger signal, faster and quick login into the gaming servers (the D Link took forever) all the same capabilites as the 4500... and a 2 year warranty... Here is the link from the site... Good luck, if u have any more questions Mouse... PM me.. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833320062&cm_sp=Pers_ProductSimilar-_-33-320-062_2_AG-_-33-127-243 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
T-Mouse Posted August 3, 2011 Member ID: 10 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 35 Topic Count: 80 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1071 Content Per Day: 0.20 Reputation: 7 Achievement Points: 6264 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/01/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: November 3, 2013 Birthday: 09/03/1993 Author Share Posted August 3, 2011 Just ordered the E4200. We've always had Linksys so far, may as well keep on with 'em especially with Cisco involved. I dunno about that Asus router Pete - from the photo it looks like Rat would go blind just from sitting next to the thing! Hmm... maybe that'd be a nice advantage for the rest of us. lmao Thanks for the input everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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