Linksys WRT300N
 

hi was just looking for some advice on wireless routers iv read alot on here about the router i have which is a Belkin F5D7231uk4 G+ Router and how it keeps disconnecting.Mine has the same trouble it keeps saying in the setup page NOT CONNECTED and i have to keep rebooting it all the time.Im on NTL cable broadband with a 2Meg connection.So was just wondering which would be a more suitable and compatible router?Id preferably like one which i can onnect my printer to as i have at the mo.Aslo onw with a usb to connect my external HDD if thats possible??

i was looking at the Linksys WRT300N!

and feedback would be greatly welcomed!

Thanks

Jay

Re: Linksys WRT300N
 

I would get a router from the Linksys WRT54G range. Superb, especially when you flash it with DD-WRT... ;)

Re: Linksys WRT300N
 

which one would you recomend and what is DD-WRT??

Re: Linksys WRT300N
 

I have the original one WRT54G but if I was going to get one now, I think I would buy the WRT54GSUK. :)

DD-WRT is a firmware which can add extra features to your router like increasing the wireless signal making the router more reliable... etc...

But... if you did flash the router with the DD-WRT firmware, your warranty will probably be void...

More about the DD-WRT firmware here.

I recently upgraded my router to this firmware and definitely recommend it. :tu:

Re: Linksys WRT300N
 

anyone else want to pass on their thoughts on some good quality routers?

Re: Linksys WRT300N
 

I've got the original Linksys WRT54G as well. Never let me down yet and I can sit outside in the summer about 20 metres away :)

Re: Linksys WRT300N
 

Didn't someone recently flash a router firmware and it stopped his messenger connecting? Also I believe Ramrod has just purchased a wireless router/ print server which he is very happy with.
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/87...eless-usb.html

Re: Linksys WRT300N
 

Yes, but that was due to a messenger problem not the router. :)

Re: Linksys WRT300N
 

Another vote for the WRT54G or WRT54GS. Both are fantastic routers.

Personally for me, I have never needed to flash with dd-wrt firmware. Its a quality product right out of the box.

From what I have read, the dd-wrt firmware can give you extra settings like increasing signal strength, multiple ssid's and a few other bits and pieces.