Router suggestions

Mrcon · 19-08-2007, 00:00

Ok Im planning on getting Virgin media, 20MB next month, I need a good cheap as possible router that can handle 20MB.

Also it needs to be wired and wireless, as I have a laptop wireless connection and a xbox 360 wired connection.

Any suggestions,

Many thanks

flapjackboy · 19-08-2007, 00:42

Linksys WRT54Gx series routers are rock solid performers. Get a GL and flash it with the Tomato 3rd party firmware.

Mrcon · 19-08-2007, 00:46

sorry whats tomato 3rd party firmware?

flapjackboy · 19-08-2007, 00:52

Tomato firmware

Tomato is a 3rd party replacement for the default Linksys firmware made possible by Linksys having to release their firmware code under the GPL as it was Linux based. 3rd party firmwares are useful because they provide many features that the original firmware doesn't.

Toilet-Duck · 19-08-2007, 02:13

D-Link 655 best router out there (imo) great for gaming, speeds and both at the same time

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Hasn't needed a reboot since I bought it and plugged it in the most stable router Ive ever used in my life....

SYSTEM UPTIME: 95 Days, 2:37:30

dave.m · 19-08-2007, 07:08

I'll second that recommendation for Tomato. I've had it running on my Linksys wrt54gl for months now and it's just superb. If you go with a Linksys router make sure it's the right one as there have been many under the same model no. wrt54g (get the WRT54GL to be certain). Alternatively, the Buffalo WHR-G54S/WHR-HP-G54 are also excellent choices (HP version has an in built amplifier).

HTH

Dave

Eric55 · 19-08-2007, 08:17

The Tomato firmware will only upgrade versions 1 to 4.

ECW_Original · 19-08-2007, 09:40

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Originally Posted by Eric55

The Tomato firmware will only upgrade versions 1 to 4.

Is there any custom firmware at all that will work on the WRT54GS version 6?

I have tried ALL versions of DD-WT but on upgrading I always get the "upgrade is failed" message and I really want a custom firmware with better & more options than I have at the moment.

flapjackboy · 19-08-2007, 11:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by ECW_Original

Is there any custom firmware at all that will work on the WRT54GS version 6?

I have tried ALL versions of DD-WT but on upgrading I always get the "upgrade is failed" message and I really want a custom firmware with better & more options than I have at the moment.

The version of DD-WRT that works with v5-v6 require you to add a serial port and JTAG to flash the firmware

ECW_Original · 19-08-2007, 13:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by flapjackboy

The version of DD-WRT that works with v5-v6 require you to add a serial port and JTAG to flash the firmware

Oh right, I did see that on their website actually, but since it would void the warrenty, I think I will leave well alone, I guess this firmware is OK for me for the time being until something better comes along that I dont have to butcher my router to upgrade to.

Thanks

Tezcatlipoca · 19-08-2007, 13:57

Moved to "Networking"...