What's your favorite brand of wireless router? - Honda Pilot

tim.s · 11-07-2004, 09:53 AM

Just upgraded to a Linksys wireless G router (with "speadbooster"). Seems to be working fine so far.

..."yes" I did disable the SSID broadcast and I changed my ADMIN password...

I'm setting up a Linksys wireless print server later today and moving my wife's color laser printer to the other end of the house. I tried a D-Link wireless print server and it screwed up my Homeportal wireless router (hence the new Linksys router). Needless to say, the crappy D-Link print server went back to the store.

I considered Linksys, Netgear, and D-Link (because it was cheap) before going with Linksys. Please share your opionins on these and other brands (good and bad).

jay · 11-07-2004, 09:59 AM

Apple Airport Extreme Base Station for me, but I'm partial to D-Link, as that's what I helped a friend set up in his house.

Apple also has the Airport Express for $129 or less. You can use it to push your iTunes music to your home stereo, and as a wireless print server as well. Very easy to set up, and even my Windows 2000 or XP machines play nicely with it.

TheWorm · 11-07-2004, 10:13 AM

I've been happy w/the Linksys wireless router (802.11b) that I've had for a few years. Not using any wireless print servers, though. Have a couple printers shared via USB on an XP machine and another color laser that is on the network but hardwired.

FWIW I've had poor luck w/range and longevity on the Linksys wireless cards. My fave card is Orinoco although a Netgear card (cheap) is working adequately. The range and signal quality is best on the Orinoco -- by far. Also have a USB wireless net adapter (Linksys) that's actually working pretty well on my daughter's computer. It's only been a week, though.

Amazing how many people don't change their SSID, broadcast it, and leave the admin pwd the same. I can get into *4* other networks from my living room. Unfortunately, none of them are sharing printers...because I wanted to send them a note, just for kicks.

jay · 11-07-2004, 10:34 AM

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Amazing how many people don't change their SSID, broadcast it, and leave the admin pwd the same. I can get into *4* other networks from my living room. Unfortunately, none of them are sharing printers...because I wanted to send them a note, just for kicks.

I can only see 3 others, only one of which is password protected.

ramirami · 11-07-2004, 11:00 AM

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john802 · 11-07-2004, 11:28 AM

I'm partial to D-Link. I've set-up 3 system w/ D-Link as a gateway for my friends and it's very easy to do.

allanbiats · 11-07-2004, 05:30 PM

I like the Linksys routers, they are a subsidiary of Cisco so I figure they should have some trickle down knowledge from the big corporate branch.

I have set up three of them with zero problems, and I'm using a Linksys wireless card in our notebook.

My desktop pc has the built in Broadcom gigabit nic.

tim.s · 11-07-2004, 07:32 PM

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Originally posted by TheWorm
...My fave card is Orinoco although a Netgear card (cheap) is working adequately. The range and signal quality is best on the Orinoco -- by far...

I was using an Orinoco Silver with my wireless router. The Orinoco really did good range. The antenna even broke the fall for my laptop once when it fell off the counter. The fall bent the Orinoco case a little, but it kept on working.

After I've run this Linksys card a little, I'll try to give a comparison.

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Originally posted by john802
I'm partial to D-Link. I've set-up 3 system w/ D-Link as a gateway for my friends and it's very easy to do.

As with many brands, they work better with their own kind. If I had a D-Link gateway before, it's doubt the set up for the D-Link print server would have fried my router. My Linksys card was simple to connect to the Linksys router, but the Orinoco gave me trouble.

That whole "...manually set you IP address to match the print server..." garbage shut me down for about two weeks. 2wire agreed to reflash the firmware in the router, but I didn't want to pay shipping both ways. It was a good router, but you can get 802.11b equipment so cheap these days...

I'm not trying to bash D-Link either, I just had a bad experience with their print server.

allanbiats · 11-07-2004, 08:34 PM

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Originally posted by tim.s
2wire agreed to reflash the firmware in the router, but I didn't want to pay shipping both ways. It was a good router, but you can get 802.11b equipment so cheap these days...

Just another plus for Linksys, but I can flash the firmware quite easily. in fact, they have a utility made to do it, so it's even easier than a download.

tim.s · 11-07-2004, 09:28 PM

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Originally posted by allanbiats
Just another plus for Linksys, but I can flash the firmware quite easily. in fact, they have a utility made to do it, so it's even easier than a download.

I looked for a model with an external "reset to factory" button (Linksys does, not sure about all the other brands). My old router didn't have a physical reset button and a firmware flash back at the factory is the only fix.

riseboi · 11-20-2004, 12:52 PM

For any one looking for a cheap wireless router and card/adapter, CompUSA has a sale on NetGear for $5 after rebate. I've heard the NetGear is not the best brand around but for about $10, that's one Christmas gift off the list .

See this link

Back on topic, I've had a Linksys router and wireless card for over a year with no problems.

PNW-Pilot · 11-22-2004, 12:30 PM

No way to vote. But I have a netgear and a Microsoft Wireless router. The Netgear is a true stateful packet inspection firewall, and has the extra logging options. It's the best i've owned next to my SonicWall.

humanoid · 09-01-2005, 11:30 AM

I wanted to bump up this thread to find out about the new wireless routers out there. I was trying to figure out if I could take off the antenna of my Netgear WGT624 wireless firewall router and the damn antenna broke off. Can anyone recommend a good wireless firewall router with good range? Thanks!

jl_ss · 09-01-2005, 12:29 PM

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Originally posted by humanoid
I wanted to bump up this thread to find out about the new wireless routers out there. I was trying to figure out if I could take off the antenna of my Netgear WGT624 wireless firewall router and the damn antenna broke off. Can anyone recommend a good wireless firewall router with good range? Thanks!

I've got the WGT624 and it has been stable and has excellent range. It replaced a series of Linksys routers that were junk.

shellebelle · 09-01-2005, 06:44 PM

We've got a Linksys wireless router and a card and have had plenty of problems

View Poll Results: What's your favorite brand of wireless router?
Don't have or need one.	1	1.19%
Don't have one, but shopping around.	1	1.19%
Linksys	45	53.57%
Netgear	13	15.48%
D-Link	16	19.05%
Other (please specify in post)	8	9.52%
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11-07-2004, 09:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
tim.s Super Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: US Posts: 2,564 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What's your favorite brand of wireless router? Just upgraded to a Linksys wireless G router (with "speadbooster"). Seems to be working fine so far. ..."yes" I did disable the SSID broadcast and I changed my ADMIN password... I'm setting up a Linksys wireless print server later today and moving my wife's color laser printer to the other end of the house. I tried a D-Link wireless print server and it screwed up my Homeportal wireless router (hence the new Linksys router). Needless to say, the crappy D-Link print server went back to the store. I considered Linksys, Netgear, and D-Link (because it was cheap) before going with Linksys. Please share your opionins on these and other brands (good and bad). __________________ Hands free device = good Not buckling your kids = bad '06 Black EXL-Navi: autodim mirror, many cargo accessories, mud guards, ODB II, and wwong's console pads. '06 Black Volvo XC90 2.5T '03 Black EXL-RES: side steps, autodim mirror, many cargo accessories, roof rack, and mud guards. --> traded in '06 for XC90

11-07-2004, 09:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
jay Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 11,116 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Apple Airport Extreme Base Station for me, but I'm partial to D-Link, as that's what I helped a friend set up in his house. Apple also has the Airport Express for $129 or less. You can use it to push your iTunes music to your home stereo, and as a wireless print server as well. Very easy to set up, and even my Windows 2000 or XP machines play nicely with it. __________________ 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited "When you get to the fork in the road, take it." --Yogi Berra

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11-07-2004, 11:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
john802 Rip Tide Dude! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 3,054 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm partial to D-Link. I've set-up 3 system w/ D-Link as a gateway for my friends and it's very easy to do. __________________ 2003 Honda Pilot EX Starlight Silver* OEM Full Nose Mask \| Wheel Locks \| Cross Bars \| OEM Running Boards \| Chrome Accent - OEM Running Board \| Rear Splash Guard \| OEM '04 Horn \| Cloud-Rider Spectare Black Stainless Steel Grille Screen & Bumper Combo \| Thule Ski Rack #725 \| Thule Snowboard Carrier #575 \|OEM All Season Floor Mats \|OEM Cargo Tray \| Pilot Motorsports #PM555 Stainless Steel Exhaust Tips \| PowerStation Pro Portable Charger/Compressor/Emergency Light \| Tire Step Ladder \| Eurodezigns Blue Xenon H4 Bulbs & H3 Fog Light Bulbs \| Infinity Kappa Speakers \| Dynamat Original/Extreme \| Complete Set of 3M Protector \| 3M Metallic Tint \| Covercraft Noah Custom Cover \| Microtune #141X Antenna Amplifier \| Dashmat Dash Cover \| Full Size Spare Tire \| Broadway Napolex BW-86 Wide Inside Rear View Mirror \| Complete Sets of Dark Smoke WeatherTech WeatherFlectors \| Westin Black Rear Bumper Guard \| 3rd Brake Light Mod \| 6 Disc CD Changer \| ______________________________ The dawn of love would be the end of pleasure!

11-07-2004, 10:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
TheWorm Admin Du Jour ® Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,018 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I've been happy w/the Linksys wireless router (802.11b) that I've had for a few years. Not using any wireless print servers, though. Have a couple printers shared via USB on an XP machine and another color laser that is on the network but hardwired. FWIW I've had poor luck w/range and longevity on the Linksys wireless cards. My fave card is Orinoco although a Netgear card (cheap) is working adequately. The range and signal quality is best on the Orinoco -- by far. Also have a USB wireless net adapter (Linksys) that's actually working pretty well on my daughter's computer. It's only been a week, though. Amazing how many people don't change their SSID, broadcast it, and leave the admin pwd the same. I can get into 4 other networks from my living room. Unfortunately, none of them are sharing printers...because I wanted to send them a note, just for kicks.

11-07-2004, 05:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
allanbiats Super Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NE Florida Posts: 316 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I like the Linksys routers, they are a subsidiary of Cisco so I figure they should have some trickle down knowledge from the big corporate branch. I have set up three of them with zero problems, and I'm using a Linksys wireless card in our notebook. My desktop pc has the built in Broadcom gigabit nic. __________________ 2005 MDX Touring w/Navi; Sagebrush Pearl with Ebony acquired in Aug 2005 after trading my 2004 Pilot EX, Sandstone Metallic; Delivered 11/10/03 Auto Day / Nite Mirror; Splash Guards; All Weather Mats and Cargo Tray; TireMinders; wwong 3M Protectors; XM Roady; Zero problems to date

11-20-2004, 12:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
riseboi rebmeM roineS repuS Join Date: May 2003 Location: Miami Beach Posts: 409 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	For any one looking for a cheap wireless router and card/adapter, CompUSA has a sale on NetGear for $5 after rebate. I've heard the NetGear is not the best brand around but for about $10, that's one Christmas gift off the list . See this link Back on topic, I've had a Linksys router and wireless card for over a year with no problems. __________________ riseboi '03 Sagebrush EX-L Audio: Kenwood KDC-CX569, 10" Kenwood KFC W2505 Sub, Sony Xplod XM-1600GSD Amp, Infinity 6002i Reference Series, KDC-CX89 10 Disc MP3 Changer Interior: Cargo Tray, Cargo Cover, Passport 8500, Panavise-like mount for my cell phone or PDA Exterior: Crossbars, Rear Splash Guards, Hitch, Thule Bike Rack, Bug Deflector, Vent Visors, V6 Emblem, Side steps

11-22-2004, 12:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
PNW-Pilot Super Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 708 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	No way to vote. But I have a netgear and a Microsoft Wireless router. The Netgear is a true stateful packet inspection firewall, and has the extra logging options. It's the best i've owned next to my SonicWall. __________________ 06 'Rolla LE - Silver Streak Mica 06 Sienna XLE - Blue Mirage Metallic 04 Pilot SBP - Tow Package, Rear Muds, Fog Lights, Cargo Mat (Traded) Claire & Victoria - Double Trouble

09-01-2005, 11:30 AM	#13 (permalink)
humanoid Super Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sunny SoCal Posts: 2,971 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I wanted to bump up this thread to find out about the new wireless routers out there. I was trying to figure out if I could take off the antenna of my Netgear WGT624 wireless firewall router and the damn antenna broke off. Can anyone recommend a good wireless firewall router with good range? Thanks! __________________ 2005 EX-L Sage Brush Pearl -->OEM Running Boards, OEM rear mud guards, OEM crossbars, AVS bug deflector, 5000K HIDs, OEM Accord EX emblem, full sized spare, Hella FF 75 driving lamps, Nifty CatchAll Mats <------------ click here first, n0oB!!!

09-01-2005, 06:44 PM	#15 (permalink)
shellebelle iglesias is my evil twin Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 486 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	We've got a Linksys wireless router and a card and have had plenty of problems

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