After deciding that I "need" a wireless router to expand my ever changing pc landscape at home I've short-listed a few routers that I think are suitable for the task. One of the models is the Linksys WRT54G, but from a number of reviews I've read from newegg.com and other sites the version 5 of this model is garbage because of the change in firmware (Linux to Vx, I think). Not being a real PC-Wiz I'm scared and confused, all I need it to do is distribute 4 wired connections and 2 wireless which I believe it is built to do. Does anyone have any inside knowledge or experience with the WRT54G?
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Canadian heart, Aussie home! -
That is the router that I use, but I don't have a V5, so I can't comment on that part of your question. I've had rock-solid reliability out of it so far.Danish -
Well dyazdani, your comment is the same as everyone else who has a pre-V5 router, "its rock solid". Do you know what version of firmware yours is using? That seems to be the issue. Drop outs and general patchy connectivity are the result of the new firmware.Canadian heart, Aussie home!Comment
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I'll agree, rock solid, mine's V5... never had a single problem with it.
I've got 4 wired connections and easily 4 wireless and never had a problem with it.
Digital Audio makes me Happy.
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I guess it's like everything else reviwed online, take it with a grain of salt. I'll take the plunge and hope for the best! :TCanadian heart, Aussie home!Comment
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Right there are issues with the new version.
Sniff around here for more info than you could possibly want...........
IB subwoofer FAQ page
"Complicated equipment and light reflectors and various other items of hardware are enough, to my mind, to prevent the birdie from coming out." ...... Henri Cartier-BressonComment
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Well that seems to be the "all knowing" WRT54G website...period.
I hope that if I come across headache moments it can point me in the right direction.Canadian heart, Aussie home!Comment
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If you want the better Linux based version, get the WRT54GL. It's the same as the WRT54G V4.
Also I heard that the WRT54GS is still Linux based, but that may have changed.
That said, I have a V2 and it's worked flawlessly.Comment
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I am running firmware v4.20.7DanishComment
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I have one with the older firmware and it's great.
IB subwoofer FAQ page
"Complicated equipment and light reflectors and various other items of hardware are enough, to my mind, to prevent the birdie from coming out." ...... Henri Cartier-BressonComment
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Well I bought the router this morning for AU$90. Set it up in 5 min after I got home this afternoon and now I'm using my laptop infront of the TV without a single wire in site. I have my other 2 PCs wired up to it and I can't complain. Fast and secure. I look forward to many years of good service.
Thanks to all you blokes for the advise :T big help all 'round.Canadian heart, Aussie home!Comment
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