Best router

[jhansen965]

This isn't really a problem but post your opinions on it. Which is the best type of router? Netger, Belkin, D-Link, ect.

 

[Zidane24]

Linksys (to me) have always been a great all-round router for a good price

Their look is also rather sexy to (compared to their old boxed look)

 

[Dwarf]

My current router is a NetGear, so I've voted for that. I haven't had any experience of the other manufacturers, although they are all respectable ones with a good reputation.

 

[Tarka Dal]

D-Link nah!

I have a D-Link 615 Ver R2 with DD-WRT flashed on it. It's gone from a £60 router to a £400 router with DD-WRT. But, the best is Linksys...

 

[Zidane24]

I have a D-Link 615 Ver R2 with DD-WRT flashed on it. It's gone from a £60 router to a £400 router with DD-WRT. But, the best is Linksys...

DD-WRT is great....mine and my little bro's routers are DD-WRT

2 Linksys E2000s

 

[strollin]

I have 2 Cradlepoint routers. They'e not even on the list! I use them because they allow me to plugin my Mobile Broadband aircards and share that connection.

 

[HammerHead]

No Vote

I am using a Link-sys BEFSR41. It was so easy to install that I learned very little about it. It just sets there and blinks and my rigs talk to each other and visit the net.

 

[Zidane24]

I am using a Link-sys BEFSR41. It was so easy to install that I learned very little about it. It just sets there and blinks and my rigs talk to each other and visit the net.

That is linksys' ultimate goal....

 

[whs]

As in many of those polls, I think that there is no "Best". It depends what functions you require and what you are willing to spend.
I have a Linksys in one location and a Netgear with integrated modem in another location. Both work well and have never failed me (since several years).

 

[Ricktalife]

I've had several Netgear and Linksys routers, all of them worked great. I recently upgraded to a Netgear wireless N router and matching wireless adapter for my desktop. This shit is faaaaaaaaast. I'm talking speeds a little over 200Mbps. For wireless?? I'm used to the old wireless G which on a good day would get 54Mbps LOL. I think Linksys is pretty equal to Netgear in terms of performance and reliability, but I haven't used a Linksys N router as of yet, so I chose Netgear.

 

[Darician]

I've had D-Link, Linksys, and Netgear routers. Of these, Netgear have been the least reliable for me. Linksys has been very reliable but their software leaves a bit to be desired for my taste. D-Link has been very reliable for me and also has easy software to configure router settings. I would recommend a D-Link router to anyone.

 

[gregrocker]

Our Linksys B-G router lasted 10 years then started needing reset monthly.

I found a Linksys WRT100 draft-N at Fry's on clearance for $30. It needs resetting occasionally but is holding up nicely for two years now by itself on a busy home network.

I've been asking for two years: are Draft-N routers the same as beta, and what should I expect? No one seems to know.

 

[chev65]

I'd take D-link anyday.

 

[thefabe]

As in many of those polls, I think that there is no "Best". It depends what functions you require and what you are willing to spend.
I have a Linksys in one location and a Netgear with integrated modem in another location. Both work well and have never failed me (since several years).

I currently have a Netgear but I have to agree with whs, also a N router would add a little to whichever one your using I think. Fabe

 

[zzz2496]

I personally use and love Mikrotik routers. The flexibility is beyond comparison to it's competitors, not to mention the hardware selection... You need a router with N radio? Plug a wireless N card to the router board. You need Gigabit switch? Plug a gigabit switch daughter card. As for software wise, Mikrotik's features are comparable to $1000++ IOS based Cisco routers. Even the base model have 5 independent interface you can configure all you want (for around $40, it's dirt cheap).

Btw, head to Routerboard.com for more info. Compared to D-Link/Linksys/Netgear/etc, Mikrotik looks like a "heavy 18 wheeler" compared to a "80's sedan"... Hardware wise, it can run on almost anything. The Mikrotik OS (the software) is developed independently to the hardware. This router is commonly used in my country to run a tiny ISP's backbone (several hundred users at a time). Yes, it is THAT reliable.

zzz2496

 

[chev65]

I'll take my 80's sedan anyday in that case, actually mid 60's muscle car is more my style LOL.

 

[zzz2496]

I'll take my 80's sedan anyday in that case, actually mid 60's muscle car is more my style LOL.

Yeah, each have their own "style"... I'd go with the 18 wheeler's bulletproof reliability, and not to mention it's very fast compared to el cheapo routers in it's class with more RAM than any other routers out there...

Still, it's one's preference, mine is Mikrotik...

zzz2496

 

[jayun]

There are so many variables and differences across brands/models. So is the question the best router or the best router manufacturer (as the poll suggests)?

 

[chev65]

I'll take my 80's sedan anyday in that case, actually mid 60's muscle car is more my style LOL.

Yeah, each have their own "style"... I'd go with the 18 wheeler's bulletproof reliability, and not to mention it's very fast compared to el cheapo routers in it's class with more RAM than any other routers out there...

Still, it's one's preference, mine is Mikrotik...

zzz2496

Sounds like the mirotek is modular and can be upgraded by changing out the moduals. I do see a use for that traffic shaper, sounds kinda cool.

As far as LAN speed goes I can move a 4.35GB movie file to another machine in under 2 minutes. Course my router isn't exactly el cheapo at 90 bucks but seems reliable anyway.

 

[Barman58]

Our Linksys B-G router lasted 10 years then started needing reset monthly.

I found a Linksys WRT100 draft-N at Fry's on clearance for $30. It needs resetting occasionally but is holding up nicely for two years now by itself on a busy home network.

I've been asking for two years: are Draft-N routers the same as beta, and what should I expect? No one seems to know.

Greg,

Just noticed your question.

In a way the Draft "n" could be considered as beta products as they were released before the "n" standard was ratified - However as there were no changes to the draft spec to the one finally ratified,I would consider it as an RC build that has now gone RTM