Gaming Which Wireless Router?

[Jakob95]

Do I need the extra features that Tomato has on an Ipod Touch?

 

[KDH]

No, probably not. But the stability will be better. Unless you're fine with power-cycling and/or resetting the router every couple of days, you'll want to install a better firmware. That may not be typical, but it's why I took the risk and installed DD-WRT on my v5 WRT54G.

 

[Jakob95]

Alright. Since I can't buy the GL router which one should I buy?

 

[Jakob95]

Also are there any other firmwares you could use for the WRT54G? That are good.

Just read some reviews about the buffalo Router and lots of people said its bad and that they lose connection with it. And they also said its hard to install Tomato.

 

[Deleted member 35947]

Just read some reviews about the buffalo Router and lots of people said its bad and that they lose connection with it. And they also said its hard to install Tomato.

Installing the firmware is actually quite easy.

The readme gives clear easy to follow instructions for each type of router. The Buffalo does have a few extra steps to follow compared to the GL. Mostly it involves resetting the router to default settings by pressing a button at the back of the router, turning it on and off and then running a supplied .bat file from your computer.

 

[Jakob95]

I want to get the Linksys WRT54G since its the cheapest and is supported by Linksys it self. Is there any firmware for that router that is better than its original?

 

[Jakob95]

Any other suggestions? Sorry for the Bump I want to order this today.

 

[Deleted member 35947]

I want to get the Linksys WRT54G since its the cheapest and is supported by Linksys it self. Is there any firmware for that router that is better than its original?

KDH mentioned a micro version of dd-wrt for the WRT54G. Other then that no, there's no other firmware I am aware of that supports it due to the limited flash size.

Edit: Also it is very difficult flashing the WRT54G with the micro dd-wrt, as it doesn't come with linux, alot of extra steps are needed at first, some risky. If you thought the buffalo was difficult with tomato, this is on a larger scale of difficulty. :/

 

[Jakob95]

I will probably just use the original software for the WRT54G... Thanks anyways I am going to buy it.

 

[BoxShot]

>.> A little off topic but why are routers so expensive? .....

 

[Jakob95]

Just ordered the WRT54G Linksys. I bought it for $25 dollars but with shipping it went up to $35.43. I didn't use the Standard shipping since that is 4 to 10 days and I am a impatient man. I had $50 dollars in my Amazon account so now I have, $14.57. I now need to buy a USB TO Ethernet Adapater which one should I get. It has to be good and since I only have $14.57 left I have to buy one for $4.57 or less since shipping is like 10 dollars.... Thanks.

 

[Deleted member 35947]

Is this for a pc, or for something else? Most pcs come with an in built network port, which is why I am asking.

 

[Jakob95]

Is this for a pc, or for something else? Most pcs come with an in built network port, which is why I am asking.

Its for my PC. The one that I have built in is broken or something it doesn't work. That is why I need to get the USB to Ethernet Adapter.

 

[Deleted member 35947]

Some of those USB TO Ethernet Adapater don't run at usb 2.0 speed from the brief look at amazon. Which means they will be painfully slow if you ever intend to do file transfers across your network.

Have you considered just buying a pci LAN card to replace the broken in built one? Some of them seem reasonably cheap and should be a lot more compatible then a usb to ethernet adaptor. Also you will be able to get faster transfer speeds.

Network cards

 

[Jakob95]

Nope I want to get the USB to Ethernet Adapter probably because My Computer is really old so that is why the network cards won't work. I need a USB to Ethernet Adapter. Unless if there is a way to connect my Router to my Computer threw USB.

 

[Joe88]

even a computer from '95 worked fine with a pci network card
there much better then these junky usb ones

 

[Jakob95]

Trust me my computer doesn't even have it. I need one of those things.

 

[rockstar99]

IM using the WRT54G for 3 years it connects to my wii,ds,psp and laptop perfectly you made the right choice

 

[Deleted member 35947]

Trust me my computer doesn't even have it. I need one of those things.

If your computer is older then the year 1996 then there might be some doubt if your computer has a pci slot, seeing as the PCI standard was developed in 1993. Anything newer and it will have it. It's a standard slot that computers have. If you don't have it you have a pre pentium pc that is ancient, or you are not running a pc.

PCI and PCI-E are different. PCI-E being relatively new, just in case you are thinking of that one.

 

[Jakob95]

http://www.amazon.com/USB-2-0-RJ-45-Ethern...3788&sr=8-5

Will that work with the Router?