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Sanborn
07-28-2006, 09:43 AM
Hey gang, I need a new router for my apt this year becuase our old Linksys crapped out on us. If at all possible I want to stay far far away from Linksys.

It needs to support 3 people over wireless and one lan, if possible some type of feature to limit my roommates bit torrent UPLOAD habits.

Shift
07-28-2006, 10:04 AM
Well you can get the brand new Pre-N wireless router (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833314022), but then again I believe you need to upgrade all your desktops/laptops with Wirless-N cards to get the true potential of Wireless-N.

You can also check out this D-Link gaming router (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833127060). It got great reviews and can hold out against torrent downloads.

Clint
07-28-2006, 10:10 AM
I just bought the Asus WL500g Premium

It's a 266MHz cpu in it and 8/32mb memory, not that expensive either.

First thing I did was flashing it with the latest DD-WRT firmware, it's amazingly competent with this firmware...you can set everything you possible want to set ;)

..but flashing third part firmware are not for everyone, check it out though:)

RyderOCZ
07-28-2006, 10:21 AM
I recommend the Linksys WRT54G (I know you said stay away) but then I use the DD-WRT firmware for it.

http://www.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/downloads.php

Makes the thing into a 2600 series Cisco Router basically.

Ender17
07-28-2006, 01:49 PM
D-Link DGL 4300