Like the title says, I need a new wireless router. I had a linksys WRT160N work like a charm. Recently I moved and also got a new AT&T high speed internet service. I tried to hook it up but it doesn't work. I tried everything in the manual but no luck. I also called their customer service, those suckers want $50 to help me. So I decided to just get a new router with more range. Any recommendations?

 

How much range do you need?

Try updating the firmware in the meantime.

 

What ever you do, stay away from Trendnet. I bought the tew-652brp and it drops connection every 30 mins or so.

 

I have the same router. Works like a charm for me using Comcast cable.

 

Its a two story house, not too big. The one I had used to lose/weak signal sometimes, so looking for something better under $100.

What firmware should I update?

 

The Router's firmware, you can find the correct version for your model on the linksys website...I good router is hard to find under $100.

 

What signal strength does your laptop support? If it's G and you got a router with N, you're really not using the full potential of the band. Also, have you tried resetting your router back to factory default? If you had gotten DSL, it requires a username and password in the router.

 

I got the new Cisco one from Best Buy and it ROCKS.. so easy to set up and even has password protected guest access that you can set up.

 

Updating the firmware should do the trick. If it still doesn't work, just get another Linksys.

 

I recently splurged and picked up the Netgear WNDR3700. Seems up to the 4.5 or 5 star ratings I saw for it everywhere I looked. I have yet to really do anything that I would consider taxing to the router though.

 

If you just got AT&T dsl you need to set up the ppoe info in the router so you can log on.

To access the router goto "192.168.1.1" in your browser.
Default username and password is usually "admin" and "password"

 

Any new router will need to have that information set up to connect to the Internet.

If you still want a new one, I just got the apple router and couldn't be any happier.

I just don't like that it doesn't have a web interface to make changes, you need to install software.

 

annoying as fuck..

 

Yea, but you only have to do it once

 

So, I didn't had enough time so I went to staples and bought NETGEAR WNR2000, took me less then 15 minutes to set up everything and it also has better coverage than Linksys. Works great so far and have 14 days to return so I have enough time to see how it goes.

About the old one I tried everything I could but it didn't work. I am not a computer guy and I get confused easily with all this kind of stuff. Netgear cost me about $65 with tax so it wasn't that bad.

 

1st off.. hard wired FTW...

if i go wireless.. i go linksys...

it supports my 20Mb connection with almost care-free reliability. (when i use it)

 

Get whatever is on sale.

By the way - If you are Comcast, just call them and ask for the free wireless router.

 

You can get an N150 Dlink for under $50.

 

As many others have said, the router has to be set up for DSL. Its not like cable, there's login info that has to be saved, the modem has to be put into bridged mode, etc.

Normally, the modem defaults to bridged mode when you first plug it in. The PPPoe settings you'll have to get from AT&T. They're probably on the web site somewhere.

 

airport

 

 

I was agreeing virgin

 

Well, my trusty Linksys WRT-SL54GS is starting to kick the bucket. The physical WAN port is starting to go. I've ruled out a bad cable and the modem is brand new so I doubt that's the case. Anyway, I'm going to have to replace it before too long.

At this point the rest of my home network is all gigabit except the router. I'd like to get a gigabit router, and preferably wireless N support. The N support is not a requirement, but it would be nice. I've been thinking about a WRT-610N but they're a bit pricey. Also considered the E3000, but I don't need the built in USB port for storage. I have a WHS machine for that.

House isn't all that big, only 2400sf. The router will be located in the closet in the office which is fairly centrally located. And all my ethernet drops terminate in there. So, any suggestions?

 

Netgear fan myself.

Recommend the WNR3500L Open Source Friendly router
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002RYYZZS/...SIN=B002RYYZZS

or a little more pricey the WNDR3700-100NAS
http://www.amazon.com/Netgear-Wirele.../ref=pd_cp_e_1

 

I think the 3700 is really the only one that will suit my needs. If I go N, it needs to be dual band. My laptop is 5GHz N (yeah, its kinda old and I know I could keep it at G) and many of my wireless devices are G.

The USB port is totally unnecessary, but unfortunately at that feature level I think I'm going to be stuck paying for it.

 

I just recently bought the Cisco Valet Plus to replace an aging Linksys WRT54G and it's been great so far. It is probably the easiest router to set up. It automatically generates a secure name and password for security and it stores the information onto a USB key. You plug the key into your wireless computers and it does all the work for you. The range is good but not excellent though.

 

:meh: auto-config is for wussies, a real man knows how to setup his wireless router and secure it

 

I've got my 128-bit password memorized.

 

Use WPA2 and use any passphrase you want. 128-bit passphrase is weak and old school.

 

I was waiting for that.

WPA2 isn't an option right now for reasons I don't care to discuss.

 

 

Repeater?

 

Well, I was kinda set on the E3000, but after doing some more research I see I should have just stuck with this. The 3700 seems to be about the best thing on the consumer market right now. Think I may try to find one on a black friday sale or something. Mine seems to be behaving now. Wish I could say the same for my desktop. Hard drive took a dump the other day.

 

After you, Mr. Galikanokus.