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sherifffruitfly DD-WRT Novice Joined: 20 Nov 2007 Posts: 4
Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 5:05 Post subject: Wireless n router purchase suggestions?
Hi all,
After years with my ddwrt-upgradt linksys, it's time for me to upgrade to n, to fully utilize my new laptop.
Haven't paid attention to the router market for 5+ years since I got my g router all happily set. My needs are simple:
1) Reliable. Don't wanna be power cycling the damn thing every two hours, don't want it to be overheating orr otherwise breaking.
2) Ease of ddwrt upgrade. Don't wanna spend all day at it, brick it, or feel like shooting myself.
Suggestions?
thanks for any tips!
sff
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Honeywell DD-WRT Novice Joined: 15 Feb 2012 Posts: 1
Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 5:18 Post subject:
Linksys e3200
Netgear v3500L
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Mangix DD-WRT User Joined: 04 Aug 2011 Posts: 375
Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 5:27 Post subject:
Linksys E1000v2 is very cheap(refurbs anyway). also works very well. never need to power cycle. my record with it for internet uptime is 34 days(not router uptime which is much longer). like i said. stable.
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sherifffruitfly DD-WRT Novice Joined: 20 Nov 2007 Posts: 4
Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 14:37 Post subject:
Thanks for the replies - helpful getting me focused.
The linksys had crappy newegg reviews, and the suggested netgear doesn't seem to exist (as far as I could tell).
Ended up going with a different netgear: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833122326
With $15 off promo code, price wasn't terribad. We'll see how it goes.
Thanks again!
sff
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