darin3 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 I should probably search for a topic, but I don't recall seeing anything on this for awhile, so hoping for some new information. I have a D-Link router and it's been giving me problems since Time Warner came out and switched out my modem (added digital phone). I am 99% sure it's a problem with my router, as it gave me similar problems before: hanging the connection every so often. Is it Linksys that produces the super-solid router? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Cid Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 I just switched my D-link for a Linksys. Both are pretty good devices. Linksys is a subsidiary of Cisco but that may not mean much. AFAIK, Linksys makes a solid product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Country Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Cue H8Tank and the Buffalo router. For what it's worth, I did follow H8s advice, got a buffalo router and had no problems. In the new house, we set up U-verse so using their wireless router (unsure of brand) and have no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffraff Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 My Linksys hangs once every few weeks, but I am running it 24/7 with a few computers. No phone. Still has what I would call a 99% uptime rate. Just have to reset it every so often. Pretty solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsfan Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 My Linksys hangs once every few weeks, but I am running it 24/7 with a few computers. No phone. Still has what I would call a 99% uptime rate. Just have to reset it every so often. Pretty solid. I cannot remember the last time I had to reboot my Belkin router....maybe 1.5 years ago when i set it up initially? 2 pcs, macbook, ps3 and wii all run through it flawlessly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Haven't had to re-boot my D-Link since I got it ~6 months ago. The set-up interface takes a little getting used (web based) and is not intuitive. I'd question the modem, unless your router is really old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H8tank Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Stay away from the elcheapo consumer grade routers. Belkin is the worst, followed by dlink and linksys. They sell linksys at wal-mart, there is a reason for that. Buffalo is not currently selling routers in the USA, but you can find them on ebay, they are by far the best. Another one that seems to be good is Trendnet, 3 year warranty. They have a $40 and a $90, more bucks gives you better range. I have the $40 one at home, no problems. I have a buffalo here at work, the best. Wow, they used to be $100+, here is one for $62 with shipping: http://cgi.ebay.com/BUFFALO-WIRELESS-ROUTE...93%3A1|294%3A50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted June 24, 2009 Author Share Posted June 24, 2009 Stay away from the elcheapo consumer grade routers. Belkin is the worst, followed by dlink and linksys. They sell linksys at wal-mart, there is a reason for that. Buffalo is not currently selling routers in the USA, but you can find them on ebay, they are by far the best. Another one that seems to be good is Trendnet, 3 year warranty. They have a $40 and a $90, more bucks gives you better range. I have the $40 one at home, no problems. I have a buffalo here at work, the best. Wow, they used to be $100+, here is one for $62 with shipping: http://cgi.ebay.com/BUFFALO-WIRELESS-ROUTE...93%3A1|294%3A50 Thanks, read up on the Buffalo and made the purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I found that my D-Link is better than any of the Linksys routers I used to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I cannot remember the last time I had to reboot my Belkin router....maybe 1.5 years ago when i set it up initially?2 pcs, macbook, ps3 and wii all run through it flawlessly. +1 and i have 3 PCs and 1 Laptop i run through it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H8tank Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Yeah, belkins are great. Got a Belkin router? Feel like getting some free cash? Well, a class action lawsuit settlement recently decreed that if you bought one of 37 Belkin products between October 13, 2002, and February 5, 2007, you may be entitled to a refund. Check the deets over at Consumerist and see if you qualify. –Adam Frucci http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/free-money/clas...fund-271452.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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