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| manatee |
My Netgear router died the other day. I ended up replacing it with a Linksys WRT-54G2, at a local store because I needed it right away. I wasn't crazy about the new design with interior antenna, I also prefer smaller foot print of vertical layout.
I'm surprised for a technology that's 6 years old (G protocol), they're still commanding $50. Wasn't going to spend an extra $20 for N because we aren't into gaming. Seems like wireless routers tend only last 3-5yrs. I'm not sure why a solid state device should fail.
Btw, anyone know how to change the administrator login user name? By default it's blank. I was able to change the password but couldn't find user name setting? |
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| rT19 |
| quote: | Originally posted by manatee
Wasn't going to spend an extra $20 |
theres ur problem u cheap bastid! |
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| LeopoldStotch |
| quote: | Originally posted by rT19
theres ur problem u cheap bastid! |
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| astroboy |
| I've got a Billion 7401VGP-M. When I bought it the chipset was considered one of the best for handling p2p applicatons and I haven't had an problems with it. Though these days I guess youd want one that is 802.11n compatible. |
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| JD8180 |
I don't see how the thread title relates to your post?
And as far as I know, Wireless N just helps (somewhat) with range, not really the speed or anything. |
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| yujie__ |
| Get something that is hackable and comparable with DD-WRT |
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| DjWhooCares |
| quote: | Originally posted by manatee
I ended up replacing it with a Linksys WRT-54G2, |
thats the same one i got...havent had any issues with it whatsoever..
i stream movies to the xbox n what not without any issues whatsoever.. |
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| gehzumteufel |
| quote: | Originally posted by manatee
Btw, anyone know how to change the administrator login user name? By default it's blank. I was able to change the password but couldn't find user name setting? |
You can't unless you replace the firmware.
| quote: | Originally posted by yujie__
Get something that is hackable and comparable with DD-WRT |
I second this. Although the G2 can take DD-WRT. ;)
| quote: | Originally posted by JD8180
I don't see how the thread title relates to your post?
And as far as I know, Wireless N just helps (somewhat) with range, not really the speed or anything. |
Nope, it is max of 600Mbps with a consistent throughput of around 150Mbps. |
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| Halcyon+On+On |
| quote: | Originally posted by manatee
Wasn't going to spend an extra $20 for N because we... |
'We'? Really? |
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