[Shop-talk] OT: Wireless router (again)?

Jack Brooks jibjib at att.net
Mon Jan 21 19:28:59 MST 2008


I'll second the Linksys WRT54G.  I have the std model and we get the top
rated speed or close just about anywhere in our, just under 3,000 sq.ft.,
home.  

Try changing the transmission channels, etc., and location before buying a
new router.  Location is important.

Jack 

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:shop-talk-bounces+jibjib=att.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jim
Franklin
Sent: Monday, January 21, 2008 5:28 PM
To: shop talk
Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] OT: Wireless router (again)?

On Jan 21, 2008, at 6:41 PM, David C. wrote:

> I have been using the Westel Versalink router that came with my DSL 
> service from Verizon.  I use it wired to my desktop and wireless to 
> the laptop.  The wireless range really sucks.  Part of it is probably 
> because my laptop doesn't have built in WiFi and I'm using a USB 
> dongle to connect to the WiFi.  However, there are probably lots 
> better routers out there, too.  Anyone got any recommendations, 
> preferably one that can be bought locally, for example, at Fry's?
>

The Linksys WRT54G has been a favorite amongst my geeky friends for years. I
got mine at Staples for $35 or so. They price-matched an on- line flyer from
somewhere.

I had the 'C' version which stands for compact. The range wasn't as good as
the regular external antenna'd one despite what the reviews said.

jim
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