Re: [H] Linksys routers
I'm running a WRT150N with DD-WRT. Works great. Only thing I can't get working is the traffic logging. I wanted an -N router with all the extra goodies :) lopaka --- On Mon, 2/16/09, John R Steinbruner wrote: From: John R Steinbruner Subject: Re: [H] Linksys routers To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Date: Monday, February 16, 2009, 11:59 AM I agree with this. I had an older WRT54G that was fine, ver 3 or 4 I believe, but they went to hell when they cut the memory in half and changed the programming language on the later ones.. The WRT54GL was released in response to all the complaints, and they do seem OK. :) On Feb 16, 2009, at 2:17 AM, maccrawj wrote: > Linksys screwed up after the WRT54GS around ver. 4 or so AFAIK. If I was to look too buy a replacement today I'd be checking the list of supported devices for DD-WRT, OpenWRT, & Tomato. > > > > --JRS stei...@pacbell.net Facts do not cease to exist just because they are ignored.
Re: [H] Linksys routers
Sorry, it was "micro" not mini for 2MB which is what they cut the 54GS down to after v4. My bad, getting rusty I guess? ;) Yes, WRT54GL is listed as compatible w/ any @4MB flash albeit 802.11g only. There are more than a few g/n models that also work from various vendors. http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Supported_Devices James Boswell wrote: Mini is targetted at the later model WRT54G/GS that only have 2MB of flash memory, the GL will take DD-WRT or Tomato without problems. ? On 16 Feb 2009, at 17:58:070, maccrawj wrote: mini indicates exactly what I talking about which is they halved the memory for some stupid reason. While mini will "get you by" it's not the optimal solution and there are vendors like Asus & Buffalo that will run the full versions. Richard Kim wrote: My suggestion is to get the Linksys WRT54GL, if you can find them, which is basically a revised WRT54g v4. It is still linux based and you can easily update with mini-DDWRT. I use three of them at various locations with absolutely no problems. -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of maccrawj Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 5:17 AM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Linksys routers Linksys screwed up after the WRT54GS around ver. 4 or so AFAIK. If I was to look too buy a replacement today I'd be checking the list of supported devices for DD-WRT, OpenWRT, & Tomato.
Re: [H] Linksys routers
I know this defeats the original purpose of this thread, but I just recently moved to an Apple Airport Extreme Base Station, and I am so far quite happy with it. For some reason it just works better in my configuration rather than my previous Asus (DDWRT) and Buffalo (Tomato) routers. I had issues regarding streaming multimedia (especially video) in my house and had occasional stutters (maybe 1 every 5 minutes). The Apple router doesn't exhibit this and surprisingly the wireless coverage is better despite me having a high gain antenna on the buffalo (in conjunction with the built in amplifier). I do really miss the amazing real time stats from Tomato, but since the Apple router is working fine, I don't see a reason to go back. I wish I was located in the states because I have 4 routers (all DDWRT and/or Tomato compatible) that I would like to sell. Regards, -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Wayne Johnson Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 10:51 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Linksys routers At 10:32 PM 2/14/2009, Bobby Heid typed: >But I want to put them on a Wireless-N network for the range >it gives. I've used the Linksys Professional WRVS4400N for the past 2 years & love it. --+-- Wayne D. Johnson Ashland, OH, USA 44805 <http://users.zoominternet.net/~wdjvmj/>
Re: [H] Linksys routers
I agree with this. I had an older WRT54G that was fine, ver 3 or 4 I believe, but they went to hell when they cut the memory in half and changed the programming language on the later ones.. The WRT54GL was released in response to all the complaints, and they do seem OK. :) On Feb 16, 2009, at 2:17 AM, maccrawj wrote: Linksys screwed up after the WRT54GS around ver. 4 or so AFAIK. If I was to look too buy a replacement today I'd be checking the list of supported devices for DD-WRT, OpenWRT, & Tomato. -- JRS stei...@pacbell.net Facts do not cease to exist just because they are ignored.
Re: [H] Linksys routers
If that's the case then a WHR-54-HP is the best choice. Loaded with Tomato FW. -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Mike Nelson Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 9:20 PM To: Hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Linksys routers Umm, Buffalo is back in business in the US. Happened in the last 2 or 3 months. Mike AFAIK Buffalo is defunct in the USA now due to a CSIRO case. But yes, Asus is a readily availble router that has 32MB RAM that allows you to load a MEGA image which has a lot of features. But to be honest, a WRT54GL is more than enough for most users. In fact most WISP's use the WRT54GL. Regards,
Re: [H] Linksys routers
Umm, Buffalo is back in business in the US. Happened in the last 2 or 3 months. Mike AFAIK Buffalo is defunct in the USA now due to a CSIRO case. But yes, Asus is a readily availble router that has 32MB RAM that allows you to load a MEGA image which has a lot of features. But to be honest, a WRT54GL is more than enough for most users. In fact most WISP's use the WRT54GL. Regards,
Re: [H] Linksys routers
Mini is targetted at the later model WRT54G/GS that only have 2MB of flash memory, the GL will take DD-WRT or Tomato without problems. ? On 16 Feb 2009, at 17:58:070, maccrawj wrote: mini indicates exactly what I talking about which is they halved the memory for some stupid reason. While mini will "get you by" it's not the optimal solution and there are vendors like Asus & Buffalo that will run the full versions. Richard Kim wrote: My suggestion is to get the Linksys WRT54GL, if you can find them, which is basically a revised WRT54g v4. It is still linux based and you can easily update with mini-DDWRT. I use three of them at various locations with absolutely no problems. -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of maccrawj Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 5:17 AM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Linksys routers Linksys screwed up after the WRT54GS around ver. 4 or so AFAIK. If I was to look too buy a replacement today I'd be checking the list of supported devices for DD-WRT, OpenWRT, & Tomato.
Re: [H] Linksys routers
I honestly think mini-DDWRT is more than most people will ever use. I even used Micro and that is more than enough for most home users. Either is more feature packed than the standard firmware that comes on these routers anyway. If the OP is looking for a stable replacement for his old WRT54G v4, then the WRT54GL will do a great job. Add DDWRT and it is the perfect G wireless router in my book. -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of maccrawj Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 12:58 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Linksys routers mini indicates exactly what I talking about which is they halved the memory for some stupid reason. While mini will "get you by" it's not the optimal solution and there are vendors like Asus & Buffalo that will run the full versions. Richard Kim wrote: > My suggestion is to get the Linksys WRT54GL, if you can find them, which is > basically a revised WRT54g v4. It is still linux based and you can easily > update with mini-DDWRT. I use three of them at various locations with > absolutely no problems. > > -Original Message- > From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com > [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of maccrawj > Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 5:17 AM > To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com > Subject: Re: [H] Linksys routers > > Linksys screwed up after the WRT54GS around ver. 4 or so AFAIK. If I was to > look too > buy a replacement today I'd be checking the list of supported devices for > DD-WRT, > OpenWRT, & Tomato. > > > > >
Re: [H] Linksys routers
AFAIK Buffalo is defunct in the USA now due to a CSIRO case. But yes, Asus is a readily availble router that has 32MB RAM that allows you to load a MEGA image which has a lot of features. But to be honest, a WRT54GL is more than enough for most users. In fact most WISP's use the WRT54GL. Regards, -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of maccrawj Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 8:58 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Linksys routers mini indicates exactly what I talking about which is they halved the memory for some stupid reason. While mini will "get you by" it's not the optimal solution and there are vendors like Asus & Buffalo that will run the full versions. Richard Kim wrote: > My suggestion is to get the Linksys WRT54GL, if you can find them, which is > basically a revised WRT54g v4. It is still linux based and you can easily > update with mini-DDWRT. I use three of them at various locations with > absolutely no problems. > > -Original Message- > From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com > [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of maccrawj > Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 5:17 AM > To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com > Subject: Re: [H] Linksys routers > > Linksys screwed up after the WRT54GS around ver. 4 or so AFAIK. If I was to > look too > buy a replacement today I'd be checking the list of supported devices for > DD-WRT, > OpenWRT, & Tomato. > > > > >
Re: [H] Linksys routers
mini indicates exactly what I talking about which is they halved the memory for some stupid reason. While mini will "get you by" it's not the optimal solution and there are vendors like Asus & Buffalo that will run the full versions. Richard Kim wrote: My suggestion is to get the Linksys WRT54GL, if you can find them, which is basically a revised WRT54g v4. It is still linux based and you can easily update with mini-DDWRT. I use three of them at various locations with absolutely no problems. -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of maccrawj Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 5:17 AM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Linksys routers Linksys screwed up after the WRT54GS around ver. 4 or so AFAIK. If I was to look too buy a replacement today I'd be checking the list of supported devices for DD-WRT, OpenWRT, & Tomato.
Re: [H] Linksys routers
They are plentiful on Amazon.com. I got mine from there. -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Richard Kim Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 6:47 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Linksys routers My suggestion is to get the Linksys WRT54GL, if you can find them, which is basically a revised WRT54g v4. It is still linux based and you can easily update with mini-DDWRT. I use three of them at various locations with absolutely no problems. -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of maccrawj Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 5:17 AM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Linksys routers Linksys screwed up after the WRT54GS around ver. 4 or so AFAIK. If I was to look too buy a replacement today I'd be checking the list of supported devices for DD-WRT, OpenWRT, & Tomato.
Re: [H] Linksys routers
My suggestion is to get the Linksys WRT54GL, if you can find them, which is basically a revised WRT54g v4. It is still linux based and you can easily update with mini-DDWRT. I use three of them at various locations with absolutely no problems. -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of maccrawj Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 5:17 AM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Linksys routers Linksys screwed up after the WRT54GS around ver. 4 or so AFAIK. If I was to look too buy a replacement today I'd be checking the list of supported devices for DD-WRT, OpenWRT, & Tomato.
Re: [H] Linksys routers
WRT54GL (Any version) would be your ticket. If you can get a good deal, get the high gain antenna set and you'll have fantastic coverage. -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of maccrawj Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 1:17 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Linksys routers Linksys screwed up after the WRT54GS around ver. 4 or so AFAIK. If I was to look too buy a replacement today I'd be checking the list of supported devices for DD-WRT, OpenWRT, & Tomato.
Re: [H] Linksys routers
Linksys screwed up after the WRT54GS around ver. 4 or so AFAIK. If I was to look too buy a replacement today I'd be checking the list of supported devices for DD-WRT, OpenWRT, & Tomato.
Re: [H] Linksys routers
Yes it is the WRT54G. It is the one my ISP uses. Sam Bobby Heid wrote: Is that the WRT54G? If so, that's what I've been using for years now (version 4). But I want to put them on a Wireless-N network for the range it gives. Thanks, Bobby -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Sam Franc Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 9:04 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Linksys routers I have the WRT546v8 and it works flawlessly. Sam Harvey Best wrote: I have the WRT160N. Its my first Linksys as I always used Netgear. I have been less than pleased with the Linksys. Lots of stutters and delays, tech support has been less than helpful. Unit puts out a TREMENDOUS amount of heat. I personally am going back to Netgear. Just my 2 cents. Good luck From: bh...@sc.rr.com To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:15:27 -0500 Subject: [H] Linksys routers Hey, I have to buy my in-laws a laptop and set them up a network. I have not kept up too much with the Wireless-N routers which is the type I want to get for them. How are the Linksys WRT310N and the WRT160N routers? Any other suggestions? Thanks, Bobby _ Windows LiveT: Keep your life in sync. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t1_allup_explore_022009 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.10.23/1952 - Release Date: 02/13/09 18:29:00 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.10.23/1952 - Release Date: 02/13/09 18:29:00
Re: [H] Linksys routers
Is that the WRT54G? If so, that's what I've been using for years now (version 4). But I want to put them on a Wireless-N network for the range it gives. Thanks, Bobby -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Sam Franc Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 9:04 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Linksys routers I have the WRT546v8 and it works flawlessly. Sam Harvey Best wrote: > I have the WRT160N. Its my first Linksys as I always used Netgear. I have been less than pleased with the Linksys. Lots of stutters and delays, tech support has been less than helpful. > > Unit puts out a TREMENDOUS amount of heat. > > I personally am going back to Netgear. > > Just my 2 cents. > > Good luck > > >> From: bh...@sc.rr.com >> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com >> Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:15:27 -0500 >> Subject: [H] Linksys routers >> >> Hey, >> >> >> >> I have to buy my in-laws a laptop and set them up a network. I have not >> kept up too much with the Wireless-N routers which is the type I want to get >> for them. >> >> >> >> How are the Linksys WRT310N and the WRT160N routers? >> >> >> >> Any other suggestions? >> >> >> >> Thanks, >> >> Bobby >> >> > > _ > Windows LiveT: Keep your life in sync. > http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t1_allup_explore_022009 > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.10.23/1952 - Release Date: 02/13/09 18:29:00 > >
Re: [H] Linksys routers
Any of those are good. -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Bobby Heid Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 6:41 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Linksys routers Nice, but way out of their price range. Why does he hate his Linksys? What about these? D-Link 655 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833127215 D-Link 628 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833127254 D-Link 625 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833127220 Thanks, Bobby -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Gary Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 7:09 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Linksys routers I love my D-Link 855...My bother-in-law hates his WRT610N -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Bobby Heid Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 3:15 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: [H] Linksys routers Hey, I have to buy my in-laws a laptop and set them up a network. I have not kept up too much with the Wireless-N routers which is the type I want to get for them. How are the Linksys WRT310N and the WRT160N routers? Any other suggestions? Thanks, Bobby
Re: [H] Linksys routers
I have the WRT546v8 and it works flawlessly. Sam Harvey Best wrote: I have the WRT160N. Its my first Linksys as I always used Netgear. I have been less than pleased with the Linksys. Lots of stutters and delays, tech support has been less than helpful. Unit puts out a TREMENDOUS amount of heat. I personally am going back to Netgear. Just my 2 cents. Good luck From: bh...@sc.rr.com To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:15:27 -0500 Subject: [H] Linksys routers Hey, I have to buy my in-laws a laptop and set them up a network. I have not kept up too much with the Wireless-N routers which is the type I want to get for them. How are the Linksys WRT310N and the WRT160N routers? Any other suggestions? Thanks, Bobby _ Windows Live™: Keep your life in sync. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t1_allup_explore_022009 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.10.23/1952 - Release Date: 02/13/09 18:29:00
Re: [H] Linksys routers
Currently only using Wireless G here... Wireless-G Router with built-in DSL modem DG834G Before that, just a nice simple Wireless G without the built in DSL modem.. Wireless-G Router WGR614 On Feb 14, 2009, at 4:41 PM, Bobby Heid wrote: Which Netgear model are you using? Thanks, Bobby -Original Message- -- JRS stei...@pacbell.net Facts do not cease to exist just because they are ignored.
Re: [H] Linksys routers
Which Netgear model are you using? Thanks, Bobby -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of John R Steinbruner Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 7:10 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Linksys routers I used to use Linksys, but now use Netgear. I've not used those particular Linksys models, but have read a couple reviews that say those new 'saucer shaped' ones put out lots of heat, which to my mind usually means lower reliability... On Feb 14, 2009, at 1:15 PM, Bobby Heid wrote: > Hey, > > > > I have to buy my in-laws a laptop and set them up a network. I have > not > kept up too much with the Wireless-N routers which is the type I > want to get > for them. > > > > How are the Linksys WRT310N and the WRT160N routers? > > > > Any other suggestions? > > > > Thanks, > > Bobby > -- JRS stei...@pacbell.net Facts do not cease to exist just because they are ignored.
Re: [H] Linksys routers
Nice, but way out of their price range. Why does he hate his Linksys? What about these? D-Link 655 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833127215 D-Link 628 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833127254 D-Link 625 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833127220 Thanks, Bobby -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Gary Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 7:09 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Linksys routers I love my D-Link 855...My bother-in-law hates his WRT610N -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Bobby Heid Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 3:15 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: [H] Linksys routers Hey, I have to buy my in-laws a laptop and set them up a network. I have not kept up too much with the Wireless-N routers which is the type I want to get for them. How are the Linksys WRT310N and the WRT160N routers? Any other suggestions? Thanks, Bobby
Re: [H] Linksys routers
I used to use Linksys, but now use Netgear. I've not used those particular Linksys models, but have read a couple reviews that say those new 'saucer shaped' ones put out lots of heat, which to my mind usually means lower reliability... On Feb 14, 2009, at 1:15 PM, Bobby Heid wrote: Hey, I have to buy my in-laws a laptop and set them up a network. I have not kept up too much with the Wireless-N routers which is the type I want to get for them. How are the Linksys WRT310N and the WRT160N routers? Any other suggestions? Thanks, Bobby -- JRS stei...@pacbell.net Facts do not cease to exist just because they are ignored.
Re: [H] Linksys routers
I love my D-Link 855...My bother-in-law hates his WRT610N -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Bobby Heid Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 3:15 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: [H] Linksys routers Hey, I have to buy my in-laws a laptop and set them up a network. I have not kept up too much with the Wireless-N routers which is the type I want to get for them. How are the Linksys WRT310N and the WRT160N routers? Any other suggestions? Thanks, Bobby
Re: [H] Linksys routers
I have the WRT160N. Its my first Linksys as I always used Netgear. I have been less than pleased with the Linksys. Lots of stutters and delays, tech support has been less than helpful. Unit puts out a TREMENDOUS amount of heat. I personally am going back to Netgear. Just my 2 cents. Good luck > From: bh...@sc.rr.com > To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com > Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:15:27 -0500 > Subject: [H] Linksys routers > > Hey, > > > > I have to buy my in-laws a laptop and set them up a network. I have not > kept up too much with the Wireless-N routers which is the type I want to get > for them. > > > > How are the Linksys WRT310N and the WRT160N routers? > > > > Any other suggestions? > > > > Thanks, > > Bobby > _ Windows Live™: Keep your life in sync. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t1_allup_explore_022009
