Routers

jzgriffin · Post by **jzgriffin** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 1:36 am

We just got yet another router (this time it's a proper one--a Linksys--instead of some cheap Belkin crap). It's got 11B, 11G, and 11N. The configuration interface is one of the best I've seen yet, despite being JavaScript-powered, like all the rest... Hopefully this one doesn't have wireless that cuts out every time you try to use it.

It's a Linksys WRT100. What kind of router do you have?

xyzzy · Post by **xyzzy** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 1:43 am

I have a Compaq Deskpro EP/SB with a 700Mhz P3 running CentOS 5 as my router, connected to a Netgear ethernet hub which all my boxes and a Wi-Fi AP are connected to.

I hate proprietary routers

JackScott · Post by **JackScott** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 3:07 am

Linksys WAG200G.

I install routers for a living. Linksys are by far the best.

01000101 · Post by **01000101** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 5:23 am

currently I have my AEGIS modem connected to a belkin N wireless router (for wireless only) connected to a Asante Intraswitch 6224M for distrobution for the test machines. Hopefully soon Ill get my hands on a Cisco PIX firewall, I've never been able to mess with one of those.

Combuster · Post by **Combuster** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 6:11 am

Yayyak wrote:I install routers for a living. Linksys are by far the best.

On average, yes. However, I recently got one where you could not disable the wifi part, and had to install it in a building where wifi interference could get me into trouble.

I personally use a router from the era where wifi cost you â‚¬50 extra (or, if you like, almost 4x as much). So i got a nameless thing for bottom price, and it turned out quite feature complete.

Dex · Post by **Dex** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 6:27 am

Jeremiah Griffin wrote:We just got yet another router (this time it's a proper one--a Linksys--instead of some cheap Belkin crap). It's got 11B, 11G, and 11N. The configuration interface is one of the best I've seen yet, despite being JavaScript-powered, like all the rest... Hopefully this one doesn't have wireless that cuts out every time you try to use it.

It's a Linksys WRT100. What kind of router do you have?

Can you let me know how you get on with your Linksys, as i have a Belkin crap and it also cuts out every time i try to use it.

Brynet-Inc · Post by **Brynet-Inc** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 7:17 am

A Pentium 2 beige box, running OpenBSD+pf.

Works like a charm, the system previously handling the job was considerably slower.

Not that I "hate" commercial routers, but it would be nice if manufactures made it easier to write replacement software for them.

jzgriffin · Post by **jzgriffin** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 12:04 pm

The Linksys works great, Dex. It hasn't gone out yet except for my dad switching from WPE to WPA-PSK, which now disables my ability to connect through wireless from Linux on my laptop. Will have to find alternatives to the excellent setup I had before...for Windows, now...

Also, Brynet-Inc, WRT54G.

"The WRT54G is notable for being the first consumer-level network device that had its firmware source code released to satisfy the obligations of the GNU GPL. This allows programmers to modify the firmware to change or add functionality to the device. Several third-party firmware projects provide the public with enhanced firmware for the WRT54G. See Third party firmware projects."

GPL, sadly.

Brynet-Inc · Post by **Brynet-Inc** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 4:24 pm

Jeremiah Griffin wrote:Also, Brynet-Inc, WRT54G. .

I'm not interested in:
1) Linux || GPL.
2) The MIPS architecture.
3) Driver blobs... I'm going to assume some drivers for important components are mysterious kernel modules.

Thanks though..

lukem95 · Post by **lukem95** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 4:29 pm

I find that Belkins are fine (Well... the higher end ones) but only the Wireless component, if you have a modem/router, they suck.

Iv had a belkin and a netgear. The belkin owned the netgear.

I'v heard linksys are the way to go however

Dex · Post by **Dex** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 7:22 pm

Jeremiah Griffin wrote:The Linksys works great, Dex. It hasn't gone out yet except for my dad switching from WPE to WPA-PSK, which now disables my ability to connect through wireless from Linux on my laptop. Will have to find alternatives to the excellent setup I had before...for Windows, now...

Thanks for the info.

xyzzy · Post by **xyzzy** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 1:20 am

lukem95 wrote:I find that Belkins are fine (Well... the higher end ones) but only the Wireless component, if you have a modem/router, they suck.

Really? One of my friends had a Belkin wireless AP that only worked when placed upside down. He got a replacement from where he bought it from and it still did it...

jzgriffin · Post by **jzgriffin** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 1:33 am

Before buying the Linksys, my dad tried Belkin support. The lady (who hardly spoke English) sent him on some wacky quest to reset the damned thing - he had to hold in the button for twenty seconds, unplug the router for another twenty seconds, plug it in for twenty seconds, repeat five times, and some other stuff that I can't remember. He had to use both hands, his teeth, and both feet, and it still didn't work. For some reason I doubt he'll ever buy a Belkin again.

xyzzy · Post by **xyzzy** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 2:04 am

The only decent things I've ever had from Belkin are ethernet cables. The KVM switch I bought from them a while back was utter crap - it frequently gets jammed on one box and you have to disconnect it from both boxes to get it to work again, plus it messes up the colours on the VGA signal, things appear much darker than they should be.

lukem95 · Post by **lukem95** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 7:52 am

haha, how odd.

iv had two belkins (one was ****, so we upgraded), and the one i have now works very well. It's the first AP to work in my house (very old with THICK walls). The free (and worth Â£45) usb wifi dongle that came with sucks however.

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