Wireless Routers?

3 Dec 2006 2:18 PM

Bud Z

I have been through two SpeedStream wireless routers. Is Linksys a better
router or just which is better that isn't priced out of my range, say $50
-$100?
Appreciate any infor because I have been to all the sites for wireless
router price comparison, etc.
I have Win XP Media center edition, ver 2002, sp2

Bud Z

3 Dec 2006 3:23 PM

Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]

In news:10BD7755-1979-41E9-ABB3-6893D02D01D3@microsoft.com,

Bud Z <B***@discussions.microsoft.com> typed:

> I have been through two SpeedStream wireless routers. Is Linksys a
> better router or just which is better that isn't priced out of my
> range, say $50 -$100?
> Appreciate any infor because I have been to all the sites for wireless
> router price comparison, etc.
> I have Win XP Media center edition, ver 2002, sp2
>
> Bud Z

I've been pretty happy with NetGear firewalls/access points.

3 Dec 2006 5:05 PM

Jack (MVP-Networking).

Hi

This one is one pf the best Routers and an excellent deal,
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833162173

Jack (MVP-Networking).

Disclaimer: I have No connections with any of the Hardware providers, or
and vendors that I mentioned above. My recommendations are based on devices
purchased through the regular consumer channels.

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> In news:10BD7755-1979-41E9-ABB3-6893D02D01D3@microsoft.com,
> Bud Z <B***@discussions.microsoft.com> typed:
>> I have been through two SpeedStream wireless routers. Is Linksys a
>> better router or just which is better that isn't priced out of my
>> range, say $50 -$100?
>> Appreciate any infor because I have been to all the sites for wireless
>> router price comparison, etc.
>> I have Win XP Media center edition, ver 2002, sp2
>>
>> Bud Z
>
> I've been pretty happy with NetGear firewalls/access points.
>

3 Dec 2006 5:29 PM

Doug Sherman [MVP]

I would agree that if you are experiencing hardware failures with this
brand, it's time to try something else. I often switch brands when a client
experiences router failure, but I am not aware of any hard evidence on brand
reliability. Although many low end wireless routers have been in service
for years without problems, I tend to think of these as 'throw away'
devices - this is especially true in central Florida, the lightning capital
of the world. If you get a year + usage out it, you got your money's worth.
Whatever you replace your SpeedStream with, plug it into a battery backup
with a built-in line conditioner. Power failure/surges are a major cause of
damage in these devices.

Doug Sherman
MCSE, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP

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"Bud Z" <B***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> I have been through two SpeedStream wireless routers. Is Linksys a better
> router or just which is better that isn't priced out of my range, say $50
> -$100?
> Appreciate any infor because I have been to all the sites for wireless
> router price comparison, etc.
> I have Win XP Media center edition, ver 2002, sp2
>
> Bud Z

3 Dec 2006 7:17 PM

John Weiss

"Bud Z" <B***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote...
>I have been through two SpeedStream wireless routers. Is Linksys a better
> router or just which is better that isn't priced out of my range, say $50
> -$100?

I've been using Linksys for 6+ years, but have also heard consistently good
reports about Netgear. My current router is a Linksys WRT-54GS; the WRT-54G
is just as good if you have non-Linksys wireless adapters in the network.