Wireless modem router?

**Dama** · 18-05-08, 03:13 PM

Hi all,

Need some adivce here. What would be the most reliable wireless modem router? and prices ofcourse.

I will be running just a laptop (no Desktop) so i guess i would need something reliable with wireless thats a solid wireless connection I currently have adsl 1500kbps speed.

Any ideas?

**ssrattus** · 18-05-08, 04:43 PM

I use a D-Link DI 524 and it has been perfectly reliable and not expensive, around $70... but you will find a lot saying D-link is crap.

**Dama** · 18-05-08, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssrattus

I use a D-Link DI 524 and it has been perfectly reliable and not expensive, around $70... but you will find a lot saying D-link is crap.

Thanks for that ssrattus, i will check on their website for more details.

its great to get some reviews makes my life so much easier in choosing a product.

Anymore feedback will be greatly appreciated.

**SystemRat** · 18-05-08, 05:38 PM

I would recommend Linksys. I've got a WRV200 but there are later version now. It has a good interface to setup the thing unlike others I've seen and used which try to make it "simple" with less options thats a big problem if you need to setup some more advanced settings.

Some routers don't handle IPSEC traffic too which is a major problem if you need to run a VPN client to connect to work etc.

**Dama** · 18-05-08, 06:22 PM

Yeah ive heard about the linksys just didnt know to much about them, thanks for some reviews on that Rat. looks like i got some homework to do lol
Any thoughts on the Netcomm?

**SystemRat** · 18-05-08, 07:22 PM

Re other routers I really don’t know. One thing I like about Linksys is there are owned by Cisco. For a normal home user perhaps most brand name routers would be 100% ok. I am not a normal home user (some would say not normal period.) as I need to connect to a number of places over secure links so things like supports VPN clients outbound and having a decent firewall interface is important to me.

**astro_boy** · 18-05-08, 07:26 PM

Stay away from dlink and belkin for the wireless.
I find linksys products are very good.

**Sanity** · 18-05-08, 07:33 PM

I have had no problem with Netgear. My original Netgear DG-834G is still working fine after years of 24/7 ( I gave it to a mate when I upgraded to a newer Netgear unit with Voip ports )

**AussieM8** · 18-05-08, 07:57 PM

Mine's a Billion 7500 and it's been running perfectly for a few years. Does everything I need it to do (and a lot more I have no clue about

.

Everyone has their own preferences - I bought mine after a review in APC based on value and features. Most people suggest using the same brand for your entire wireless network, so if you are looking to expand in the future this might be a consideration. It might also be an idea to look at the VOIP ones if you are planning to tinker with internet phone calls down the track.

The problem is that there is too much choice .. and now the pre-N models are around as well ...

**kevs** · 18-05-08, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astro_boy

Stay away from dlink and belkin for the wireless.
I find linksys products are very good.

i had a linksys had trouble with it from day 1 it went in the bin bought a dlink its fine and so are belkin.

**DND** · 18-05-08, 08:11 PM

I'm running a Billion 7300g

**Dama** · 18-05-08, 08:13 PM

Yeah i see there are quite a few options that each of you guys prefer and are comfortable with. I will make note of all these brands and check out their websites, that way it will give me more of an indication of what will suit my needs, which will be basic amyway.

Thanks to everyone who posted their reccommendations and reviews, it was appreciated as its cut my time back heaps looking around and asking some sales dudes from Harvey Norman who got no idea lol

I'll keep checking back for more info
Cheers guys.

**WH20** · 18-05-08, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astro_boy

Stay away from dlink and belkin for the wireless.
I find linksys products are very good.

Whats the go with Belkin.Im running a Belkin router as well as notebook network card.no probs here,actually very impressed.

**ballbelter** · 19-05-08, 07:51 AM

I must say that in the years I've had dealing with all of the different brands, I've always found most of them to be very good. I do admit to bagging Dlink lately, but more so for their power adaptors then their units. I must have replaced at least 5 power supplies on units I've sold in the past year.

**Sanity** · 19-05-08, 10:15 AM

I had a Belkin ATA catch on fire in my bedroom a couple of years ago

**ballbelter** · 19-05-08, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sanity

I had a Belkin ATA catch on fire in my bedroom a couple of years ago

Must have been too much hot porn

**astro_boy** · 19-05-08, 01:05 PM

Always had issues with dlink and belkin with the wireless signal in general and the security setup.
Not sure about the new dlinks, but woudl never touch them.
I think of them as over priced junk.

Plus there is so many custom firmwares for the other brands you can pretty much do anything with them.

**Dama** · 19-05-08, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sanity

I had a Belkin ATA catch on fire in my bedroom a couple of years ago

So i take it if i bought a Belkin i should increase my contents home insurance? lol

**WH20** · 19-05-08, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astro_boy

Always had issues with dlink and belkin with the wireless signal in general and the security setup.
Not sure about the new dlinks, but woudl never touch them.
I think of them as over priced junk.

Plus there is so many custom firmwares for the other brands you can pretty much do anything with them.

I agree with over priced(retail), it only cost me $23 for the lot,Its not what you know its who you know

other then that they have a lifetime warranty.

**Sanity** · 19-05-08, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dama

So i take it if i bought a Belkin i should increase my contents home insurance? lol

Thats my one and only experience with a Belkin product

I use all Netgear stuff , currently a Netgear DG-834GV that has 2 voip ports built in. As I previously mentioned , my original ADSL modem was a Netgear DG-834 which is still running to this day at a mates house. Thats 24/7 for many years now , this model has an excellent reputation.

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Dama Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 87 Spent time on board: 3:23:15	Wireless modem router? Hi all, Need some adivce here. What would be the most reliable wireless modem router? and prices ofcourse. I will be running just a laptop (no Desktop) so i guess i would need something reliable with wireless thats a solid wireless connection I currently have adsl 1500kbps speed. Any ideas?

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ssrattus Super Moderator iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,365 Spent time on board: 1 Month, 0 Weeks, 4 Days and 4:53:31	I use a D-Link DI 524 and it has been perfectly reliable and not expensive, around $70... but you will find a lot saying D-link is crap.

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SystemRat I am NOT the Messiah! iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 549 Spent time on board: 1 Week, 1 Day and 20:40:34	I would recommend Linksys. I've got a WRV200 but there are later version now. It has a good interface to setup the thing unlike others I've seen and used which try to make it "simple" with less options thats a big problem if you need to setup some more advanced settings. Some routers don't handle IPSEC traffic too which is a major problem if you need to run a VPN client to connect to work etc.

18-05-08, 06:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dama Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 87 Spent time on board: 3:23:15	Yeah ive heard about the linksys just didnt know to much about them, thanks for some reviews on that Rat. looks like i got some homework to do lol Any thoughts on the Netcomm?

18-05-08, 07:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
SystemRat I am NOT the Messiah! iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 549 Spent time on board: 1 Week, 1 Day and 20:40:34	Re other routers I really don’t know. One thing I like about Linksys is there are owned by Cisco. For a normal home user perhaps most brand name routers would be 100% ok. I am not a normal home user (some would say not normal period.) as I need to connect to a number of places over secure links so things like supports VPN clients outbound and having a decent firewall interface is important to me.

18-05-08, 07:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
astro_boy Senior Member iTrader: (2) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 205 Spent time on board: 2 Days and 0:33:39	Stay away from dlink and belkin for the wireless. I find linksys products are very good.

18-05-08, 07:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
Sanity Super Moderator iTrader: (5) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Victoria Posts: 3,039	I have had no problem with Netgear. My original Netgear DG-834G is still working fine after years of 24/7 ( I gave it to a mate when I upgraded to a newer Netgear unit with Voip ports )

18-05-08, 07:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
AussieM8 Is the pub open yet? iTrader: (4) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 262 Spent time on board: 3 Days and 8:59:40	Mine's a Billion 7500 and it's been running perfectly for a few years. Does everything I need it to do (and a lot more I have no clue about . Everyone has their own preferences - I bought mine after a review in APC based on value and features. Most people suggest using the same brand for your entire wireless network, so if you are looking to expand in the future this might be a consideration. It might also be an idea to look at the VOIP ones if you are planning to tinker with internet phone calls down the track. The problem is that there is too much choice .. and now the pre-N models are around as well ...

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DND Senior Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 401 Spent time on board: 3 Days and 23:35:14	I'm running a Billion 7300g

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Dama Member iTrader: (0) Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 87 Spent time on board: 3:23:15	Yeah i see there are quite a few options that each of you guys prefer and are comfortable with. I will make note of all these brands and check out their websites, that way it will give me more of an indication of what will suit my needs, which will be basic amyway. Thanks to everyone who posted their reccommendations and reviews, it was appreciated as its cut my time back heaps looking around and asking some sales dudes from Harvey Norman who got no idea lol I'll keep checking back for more info Cheers guys.

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Sanity Super Moderator iTrader: (5) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Victoria Posts: 3,039	I had a Belkin ATA catch on fire in my bedroom a couple of years ago

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astro_boy Senior Member iTrader: (2) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 205 Spent time on board: 2 Days and 0:33:39	Always had issues with dlink and belkin with the wireless signal in general and the security setup. Not sure about the new dlinks, but woudl never touch them. I think of them as over priced junk. Plus there is so many custom firmwares for the other brands you can pretty much do anything with them.