On 07/19/2012 08:44 AM, Laura Conrad wrote: >>>>>> "Tom" == Tom Metro <tmetro-...@vl.com> writes: > Tom> David Kramer wrote: > > >> So I'm shopping for a new Wireless router to replace my WRT54G... > >> My needs are simple enough; Wireless N, 4 or more ports, would be > >> nice if it was DD-WRT compatible. Recommendations welcome. > > Tom> I pity the average consumer going to buy a wireless N router. > > This discussion was more than 2 years ago, but I saved it because I knew > I was going to be buying one some day. I just had to reboot my wireless > G router for the second time in a month, so I think it's time. > > I want wireless N, 4 or more wired ethernet ports, good enough range to > websurf in the back yard, and other things being equal, cheaper is > better. Any recommendations? > > As people said two years ago, even the expensive ones from reputable > companies have a remarkable number of bad reviews. > I bought a D-Link DIR-644 several years ago, and I've never had to reboot it. The newer versions support Gigabit ethernet (I think mine does also). My last Linksys died after about a year. My D-Link sits on the ground floor of my home, and the signal is usable all over the house. Unobstructed placement should let you surf from the back yard while feeding mosquitoes.
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