home network router

[Nomad]

I would like to combine my DSL modem, router and wireless access point into one "box" if that is possible, I think I saw that Netgear made one but I wasn't sure, anyone have a recomendation?

Thanks

[Yeagermeister]

Netgear is good. I haven't really used them. I usually buy linksys and have never had a problem with them.

Que the usual linksys sucks responses. :rolleyes:

[Maikeru-sama]

I always used linksys and never had much of a problem.

Only reason I don't use it is because ATT Uverse comes with a router and I am told FIOS's service comes with a router built in to the modem as well.

[Sam I Am]

I would like to combine my DSL modem, router and wireless access point into one "box" if that is possible, I think I saw that Netgear made one but I wasn't sure, anyone have a recomendation?

Thanks

This is a touchy subject. I recommend Netgear as the least of many evils. Linksys' Wifi is known to have dropped connection issues. Netgears have been solid, but god forbid you have to call their support.

Linksys wired routers I've never had an issue with, but then again I haven't bought one since Cisco bought them. As noted, Netgears have always been solid for me and everyone I've ever known that has had one, but their tech support is full of horror stories if you search the net. I've never called them or known someone that has.

[5Stars]

This is a touchy subject. I recommend Netgear as the least of many evils. Linksys' Wifi is known to have dropped connection issues. Netgears have been solid, but god forbid you have to call their support.

Linksys wired routers I've never had an issue with, but then again I haven't bought one since Cisco bought them. As noted, Netgears have always been solid for me and everyone I've ever known that has had one, but their tech support is full of horror stories if you search the net. I've never called them or known someone that has.





I used to have a Netgear router that worked alright, no problems...but one day I did have a problem and when I dialed customer service...IT WAS FREAKING HORRIBLE!! I swear they patched me over to Pakistan or some other country that I could not communicate with the service person! Horrible...


So, I contacted Comcast and for $5.00 more a month they "leased" me a Netgear router and if I have any problems they will come and fix it for me. I don't have to call some 3rd World country to get help.

[Nomad]

What I'm really looking for is a combination modem/router, so I don't have the separate boxes. I don't know if that exists.

[xWraithx]

ignore.

[Dallas]

Netgear and Linksys are both very good now.


Once Cisco purchased Linksys, things started turning for the better as far as Linksys switches/routers/print servers etc...

You can't go wrong w/ either anymore.

Both have excellent support as well.

[xWraithx]

http://www.linksysbycisco.com/ANZ/en/products/WAG54G2

[Nomad]

Thanks wraith that's what I was looking for.

[xWraithx]

Thanks wraith that's what I was looking for.

I'm sorry, I gave you the linksys Australia/New Zealand link.. lol

here's the US link. you can click on "where to buy" on the top right of the page
http://www.linksysbycisco.com/US/en/products/WAG54G2

[Dallas]

I'm sorry, I gave you the linksys Australia/New Zealand link.. lol

here's the US link. you can click on "where to buy" on the top right of the page
http://www.linksysbycisco.com/US/en/products/WAG54G2


I wasn't going to tell on you.



I almost did though. :D

[xWraithx]

I wasn't going to tell on you.



I almost did though. :D

poor guy's probably ordering from an australian hole-in-the-wall online store as we speak hahah

"$500.00 for shipping??? what the hell??"

[REDVOLUTION]

Netgear and Linksys are both very good now.


Once Cisco purchased Linksys, things started turning for the better as far as Linksys switches/routers/print servers etc...

You can't go wrong w/ either anymore.

Both have excellent support as well.


I can agree with the Linksys part of this post. Because its my only experience really.

Used Netgear a few years back and they werent so good. Based on your post I would say they are both good now(like you said).

[Hoofbite]

Anything but DLink. Biggest hunks of **** on earth next to Dell computers.

[Sam I Am]

D-Link is second only to Dell as the best products on the planet! ;)

[Hoofbite]

D-Link is second only to Dell as the best products on the planet! ;)

Instigator.

[the kid 05]

Netgear is good. I haven't really used them. I usually buy linksys and have never had a problem with them.

Que the usual linksys sucks responses. :rolleyes:

its not linksys that sucks its that crappy arse pc its plugged into ;)

[Hoofbite]

Netgear is good. I haven't really used them. I usually buy linksys and have never had a problem with them.

Que the usual linksys sucks responses. :rolleyes:

I'll vouch for Linksys. Mine has worked like a champ ever since I picked it up.

DLink can kiss my ***.

[Yeagermeister]

I'll vouch for Linksys. Mine has worked like a champ ever since I picked it up.

DLink can kiss my ***.

Dell's kick *** also :D

[Hoofbite]

Dell's kick *** also :D

I will never own another Dell in my life.

Bought the Inspiron 5150 Laptop about 5 years ago and within 2 years the hard drive crashed, DVD rom went out and the monitor went out. I basically turned that thing into a desktop and swore off Dell for good.

At the same time, 2 friends of mine bought almost identical laptops. One had his go to crap about a year after he bought it and the other barely lasted 3 years.

That's not even the worst story I've been directly involved with. One of my roommates bought a Dell because he liked mine (about 6 months old at this time) and he has had all the same problems. His power brick went bad and Dell tried to tell him it was his motherboard and they wanted him to pay $400 for the fix. We actually figured out it was his power brick after they returned the computer supposedly fixed and the problem was still occurring. I took my brick to his computer and everything worked fine. That was about 3 years ago. This spring, his motherboard did go bad.

I really believe that Dell puts out a crappy product in order to charge out the butt for repairs and new computers.

If I ever see Michael Dell, I'll probably go to jail.

[Yeagermeister]

I will never own another Dell in my life.

Bought the Inspiron 5150 Laptop about 5 years ago and within 2 years the hard drive crashed, DVD rom went out and the monitor went out. I basically turned that thing into a desktop and swore off Dell for good.

At the same time, 2 friends of mine bought almost identical laptops. One had his go to crap about a year after he bought it and the other barely lasted 3 years.

That's not even the worst story I've been directly involved with. One of my roommates bought a Dell because he liked mine (about 6 months old at this time) and he has had all the same problems. His power brick went bad and Dell tried to tell him it was his motherboard and they wanted him to pay $400 for the fix. We actually figured out it was his power brick after they returned the computer supposedly fixed and the problem was still occurring. I took my brick to his computer and everything worked fine. That was about 3 years ago. This spring, his motherboard did go bad.

I really believe that Dell puts out a crappy product in order to charge out the butt for repairs and new computers.

If I ever see Michael Dell, I'll probably go to jail.

Inspirons are bad I'll give you that. Like I have said before I only buy the business class machines. The latitude and optiplex lines are great. I rarely have problems with them that aren't caused by the user. I had a user that thought he had shut his latitude off when he put it in his bag. When he pulled it out it had gotten so hot it fried the hard drive, the motherboard, the screen. and warped the plastic case. I called Dell and the next day they came out with all the parts to fix it. With Dell it's all in the warranty. I buy 3 year warranties with accidental coverage. I have yet to have them tell me something isn't covered during those three years. You have to know how to work their system.

[Sam I Am]

Inspirons are bad I'll give you that. Like I have said before I only buy the business class machines. The latitude and optiplex lines are great. I rarely have problems with them that aren't caused by the user. I had a user that thought he had shut his latitude off when he put it in his bag. When he pulled it out it had gotten so hot it fried the hard drive, the motherboard, the screen. and warped the plastic case. I called Dell and the next day they came out with all the parts to fix it. With Dell it's all in the warranty. I buy 3 year warranties with accidental coverage. I have yet to have them tell me something isn't covered during those three years. You have to know how to work their system.

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