Linksys WRT300N

bowesy1983 · 02-03-2007, 16:46

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

Nikesh · 02-03-2007, 17:17

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

bowesy1983 · 02-03-2007, 17:22

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Originally Posted by Nikesh

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

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

Nikesh · 02-03-2007, 17:27

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.

bowesy1983 · 03-03-2007, 02:00

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

DubDays · 03-03-2007, 08:35

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

Paul K · 03-03-2007, 09:45

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

Nikesh · 03-03-2007, 11:16

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Originally Posted by Paul

Didn't someone recently flash a router firmware and it stopped his messenger connecting?

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

04-03-2007, 09:16

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Originally Posted by bowesy1983

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

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.