I'm looking into buying 6 routers for my apartment complex, one of which should have a USB port for storage and printing and such, even better if they all have it. I'm hoping for a price-range of about $60 per router.
I need a DD-WRT compatible with at least 32mb Ram and 8mb flash (I've found that's sufficient for 10+ connections), Wireless G (though I plan on using Wireless B exclusively, maybe G). Is there any reason I should go with G or N? I've read that using a mix will increase the burden and I've noticed that with exclusive B the range is quite good. I'm particularly interested in DD-WRT rather than stock firmware because I might sell other apartment complexes on the idea and I'd prefer to only have to be familiar with one operating system even if I change routers. I've had GREAT experience with the WRT54GS v3. It has been absolutely amazing. It has never needed rebooting and the range is great as well. However, I can't afford to gamble with version numbers (a v8 with 4mb ram and 2mb flash won't cut it) and hunting down v3's is outside the scope of work I want to take on pursue. It looks like my best bet is the WRT54GS-TM 32mb (v1), which looks fairly easily to come by and identify. I was looking at the Asus WL500g Premium v2, but a guy on Amazon said he had bought 10 and they had all died within 18 months. Sounds far fetched and exaggerated, but I don't want to take that kind of risk. Suggestions? AJ ONeal
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