May 2, 201115 yr Hello all, I would like to have some advise on an essential part of a home computer system : the router. I have some trouble with mine (a D-Link DSL-2740R) for a long time : losing internet connection for the most part (with no apparent reason and intermittently, which is a dream to investigate...), unable to see syslogs, only 10/100 ethernet... Since here in France (it doesn't seem to be his way everywhere I heard), almost every ISP is providing a "Box" (which is basically an upgraded modem/router with phone, TV receiver, etc.), there is no real use of a router for the average user. The thing is that I don't like the ISP boxes. Most of them have a thousand services I don't need (such as TV), there are lots of bugs, they lack some basic functions and the power consumption is sometimes outrageous. Moreover, most of them just rent you the box (between 3 an 5€/month), which means that you pay it like 5 times more than you should. I therefore decided to change mine. But as there is no real use here, there is not a lot of reviews and test, and I didn't find something very useful on the net for the moment. So I thought about asking the smart guys (yeah that you!). I have a few requirement for the one I want : - must be a DSL (ADSL2+) modem and router - Wifi n - Gigabit - preferably with a DynDNS option (I think most of the recent models have). I found these 2 : - NETGEAR DGN3500 : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16825124004. I almost ordered it last night but then I found some horrible review, mostly about losing Internet connection, so I'm not so sure... - Linksys E2000 : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833124386. I found some so-so reviews. So, what router do you use/like/advise?
May 2, 201115 yr I haven't found a single all-in-one box that I like. I recommend finding a separate DSL modem and a stand-alone router. That will allow you to keep using the router if you ever move to a different ISP, such as cable internet or fiber optic. The router I use is the D-Link DIR 655. I love it, and I would recommend it to nearly anyone. It won't give you all the flexibility that you would get out of a router that supports DD-WRT or Tomato, but if you want a router that will just work out of the box with plenty of advanced features and great specs, the DIR 655 is a great choice. The notable features are: Gigabit LAN Wifi N QoS (quality of service) USB SharePort (any USB storage device is accessible through software from any Windows computer) Great range, power, and speed Looks neato I'm pretty sure it supports DynDNS too, though I don't use that feature.
May 2, 201115 yr I have a Cisco WRT320N with DD-WRT install. Really like the router and DD-WRT installed on it. I run DD-WRT for the VPN access among many other things that it gives me above and beyond the standard firmware.
May 2, 201115 yr ^^ That router is going for $32 (refurb'd) + free shipping http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?sduid=1210169&t=2885305
May 3, 201115 yr Not the cheapest, but I've been using Draytek Vigor routers for over ten years. See here.
May 3, 201115 yr Not the cheapest, but I've been using Draytek Vigor routers for over ten years. See here. I like those, too. Still manage several dual-WAN Vigors for customers. Lately though, grab the simplest box or nettop that'll allow two nics - even USB for WAN - and install the free version of Endian firewall. Amazing abilities and very nice to use. http://www.endian.com/us/community/efw-241/
May 4, 201115 yr Use a DSL modem and I run at home an Untangle firewall. Most of the major components are included free... With three NIC's I even have a DMZ, all for free... Runs on an old P4 system I have. Untangle Shawn
May 4, 201115 yr - Linksys E2000 : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833124386. I found some so-so reviews. I use an E2000 with DD-WRT and it's incredibly more stable and powerful than running stock.
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