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| 1109676 | 2010-06-14 00:45:00 | Definitely the best if you have Wireless-N, although your PC's wireless adapter may have to be smarter. More $$$ for the dual-frequency routers, though. I'd have to second Chill's recommendation on the WRT54GL with Tomato - I've been using that combo for a few years now with zero probs - Tomato's both more powerful & friendlier than the default firmware - don't get too worried with the firmware upgrade side of things - that router is the benchmark for open-source router firmware & it's very well supported & stable. You don't have to install Tomato, but you won't regret it if you do. It's a simple operation & (from memory) will keep all the settings from the Linksys firmware when you first upgrade, so you can get everything set up using the supplied manual & switch later, if that makes you less nervous. Just remember that the WRT54GL is Wireless-g only, so isn't blistering performance, but it will easily keep up with your internet connection. |
MushHead (10626) | ||
| 1109677 | 2010-06-14 01:00:00 | Thanks utoplan201. I am learning fast LOL. No you haven't confused me any more than I was confused. | Pato (2463) | ||
| 1109678 | 2010-06-14 01:02:00 | Definitely the best if you have Wireless-N, although your PC's wireless adapter may have to be smarter. More $$$ for the dual-frequency routers, though. I'd have to second Chill's recommendation on the WRT54GL with Tomato - I've been using that combo for a few years now with zero probs - Tomato's both more powerful & friendlier than the default firmware - don't get too worried with the firmware upgrade side of things - that router is the benchmark for open-source router firmware & it's very well supported & stable. You don't have to install Tomato, but you won't regret it if you do. It's a simple operation & (from memory) will keep all the settings from the Linksys firmware when you first upgrade, so you can get everything set up using the supplied manual & switch later, if that makes you less nervous. Just remember that the WRT54GL is Wireless-g only, so isn't blistering performance, but it will easily keep up with your internet connection.What sort of coverage would this model give in a small abode.? |
Pato (2463) | ||
| 1109679 | 2010-06-14 03:29:00 | Would the WRT54G be fast enough to keep up with a flight simulation programme.? | Pato (2463) | ||
| 1109680 | 2010-06-14 05:04:00 | In a nutshell, yes. Basically speaking an average internet connection is going to be between 4mbps and 15mbps in NZ (Rough estimated approximation...) The Wireless speeds go up to 54mbps on G-Wireless, so that's PLENTY of room to breath. Around home, depending on where you place your router, 1 router is usually enough to cover an entire house if situated relatively centrally, and you don't have an uber large home. YMMV. Keep in mind its the WRT54GL, not the WRT54G. You want the model with "L" on the end :) |
Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 1109681 | 2010-06-14 05:16:00 | The Wireless speeds go up to 54mbps on G-Wireless, so that's PLENTY of room to breath. Actual speeds for a single wireless G client is about 24-28mbps. This is divided between the clients, so if one wireless client was sending a file to another, it would go at around 12mbps. Actual speeds for a single N client is about 70-80mbps. |
utopian201 (6245) | ||
| 1109682 | 2010-06-14 05:29:00 | Well since thought of apple gear doesn't make you throw up. I would suggest the airport base station (store.apple.com). Usb for printer and harddrive,Simultaneous wifi and a no fuss configuration. Works fine on the telstra cable network. but as always a apple premium. | plod (107) | ||
| 1109683 | 2010-06-14 05:37:00 | In a nutshell, yes. Basically speaking an average internet connection is going to be between 4mbps and 15mbps in NZ (Rough estimated approximation...) The Wireless speeds go up to 54mbps on G-Wireless, so that's PLENTY of room to breath. Around home, depending on where you place your router, 1 router is usually enough to cover an entire house if situated relatively centrally, and you don't have an uber large home. YMMV. Keep in mind its the WRT54GL, not the WRT54G. You want the model with "L" on the end :)Yes, it came up as GL. I see this router has been around since 2003 so I guess it is pretty reliable and popular. I have it in my mind if I paid more for a router (i.e. Dynalink NP803n) it will perform better but I guess that isn't the case eh.? |
Pato (2463) | ||
| 1109684 | 2010-06-14 06:25:00 | Unfortunately not, there's no "hard and fast rule" as it were as to whats good and what's not, potentially as plod mentioned, with the exception of the Apple gear. I've used a few Airport Expresses in my day and I'm actually about to go shopping for another for my home use now too. Either way, regardless of the fact that WiFi speeds are divided by the number of users, and the fact it can only send or receive at any given time, you *still* have plenty of room to burn if you're predominantly using it for Internet sharing (Such as browsing, emails, youtube or even some gaming). |
Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 1109685 | 2010-06-14 08:37:00 | Unfortunately not, there's no "hard and fast rule" as it were as to whats good and what's not, potentially as plod mentioned, with the exception of the Apple gear. I've used a few Airport Expresses in my day and I'm actually about to go shopping for another for my home use now too. Either way, regardless of the fact that WiFi speeds are divided by the number of users, and the fact it can only send or receive at any given time, you *still* have plenty of room to burn if you're predominantly using it for Internet sharing (Such as browsing, emails, youtube or even some gaming).Appreciate you help and have decided to go with the WRT54GL as it looks like it will do all I want. Just hope it is idiot proof when I come to install it. It won't look a lot different to the Linksys BEFSR41 Cable router I have at the moment. |
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