# router **URL:** \ **Category:** PittSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [April 15, 2007, 1:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/router/189264 "2007-04-15T13:13:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![kilmer420](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/d6d6ee/32.png) [@kilmer420](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kilmer420)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2007, 1:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/router/189264/1 "2007-04-15T13:13:31Z")
I am buying one…anyone got good suggestions and places where they are cheapest…I like the Belkin ones, they seem to have good reviews from what I’ve read and spoke with a few peeps about…but I know there are some IT guys on this site that could recommend something specific this is the one that finally died on me, so prefer to not have to buy another linksys, they all seem to have problems from my limited experience with them… ![http://ec2.images-amazon.com/images/P/B00007KDVI.01.SCLZZZZZZZ_SS400.jpg](http://ec2.images-amazon.com/images/P/B00007KDVI.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_SS400_.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![4doors5gears](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/4doors5gears/32/6006_2.png) [@4doors5gears](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/4doors5gears)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2007, 1:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/router/189264/2 "2007-04-15T13:26:38Z")
I’ve had a Linksys router die on me as well, firmware went out after a storm, but that’s common place with a power surge. I’ve noticed most of the networking stuff you find in a retail place like Best Buy etc is very much the same as the other brand. I’ve had pretty good luck with D-Link stuff. ---
**Author:** ![tom\_vito](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tom_vito/32/6000_2.png) [@tom\_vito](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tom_vito)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2007, 1:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/router/189264/3 "2007-04-15T13:38:51Z")
Wal\*mart was about 30% less than best buy when I bought my last one. Gotta say though, went through 3 linksys thet would not work, finally bought a Belkin and hav never llooked back… ---
**Author:** ![xlogic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/59ef9b/32.png) [@xlogic](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/xlogic)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2007, 2:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/router/189264/4 "2007-04-15T14:23:17Z")
linksys factory firmware sucks…the box itself isn’t bad…i have the wrt54g with custom firmware…never went out and it’s been here for a few years now ---
**Author:** ![4doors5gears](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/4doors5gears/32/6006_2.png) [@4doors5gears](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/4doors5gears)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2007, 6:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/router/189264/5 "2007-04-15T18:56:47Z")
Buy it online. > **[Computer Parts, Laptops, Electronics, and More - Newegg.com](https://www.newegg.com/)** > > Providing computer parts and hardware, hard drives, cameras and software as well as electronics, tools, appliances, sporting goods, jewelry, watches, gaming, and much more. With fast-shipping! Newegg shopping upgraded ™ > **[TigerDirect Business - Electronics, Tablets, Phones, Office Supplies & Video...](http://www.tigerdirect.com)** > > Shop TigerDirect Business for the best prices on computers, computer parts, electronics & more! With over 100,000 items online to choose from, we offer a wide selection of your favorite products. You shop fast, we ship fast at TigerDirect Business! ---
**Author:** ![starboy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/starboy/32/5985_2.png) [@starboy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/starboy)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2007, 11:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/router/189264/6 "2007-04-15T23:41:10Z")
i actually have that router. if you want to buy it. ---
**Author:** ![fshowcars](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fshowcars/32/5937_2.png) [@fshowcars](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fshowcars)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2007, 5:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/router/189264/7 "2007-04-16T05:36:22Z")
val i bought this… you can flash it with the utility in the link and it’s baller… it won’t ever go down… i heard the oem software isn’t that bad either. it’s wireless G though… make sure your wireless card supports it. ---
**Author:** ![imported\_gearhead](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_gearhead/32/5957_2.png) [@imported\_gearhead](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_gearhead)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2007, 6:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/router/189264/8 "2007-04-16T06:59:40Z")
[newegg.com](http://newegg.com) ftw ---
**Author:** ![ShalerPunk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shalerpunk/32/5976_2.png) [@ShalerPunk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ShalerPunk)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2007, 7:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/router/189264/9 "2007-04-16T07:10:03Z")
the best DLink you can afford. ---
**Author:** ![8Grand](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/8grand/32/5940_2.png) [@8Grand](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/8Grand)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2007, 9:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/router/189264/10 "2007-04-16T09:21:36Z")
I had a Belkin that lasted a little under 6 months and I didnt even use the wireless for more then a few days. Stick with Linksys or Dlink for home routers. ---
**Author:** ![kilmer420](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/d6d6ee/32.png) [@kilmer420](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kilmer420)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2007, 8:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/router/189264/11 "2007-04-17T08:19:30Z")
[http://www.directron.com/wrt54g.html](http://www.directron.com/wrt54g.html) [http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=5250774&st=linksys&type=product&id=1051384663529](http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=5250774&st=linksys&type=product&id=1051384663529) [http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Linksys-Wireless-Router-WRT54G/sem/rpsm/oid/69086/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do](http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Linksys-Wireless-Router-WRT54G/sem/rpsm/oid/69086/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do) [http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=628108&CatId=2667](http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=628108&CatId=2667) from newegg they are all the same price…they are all like 50 bux? so what’s the difference between the G, GL, GS and why is this one so cheap: [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833124005](http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833124005) I just need something that didn’t break like my last one, I mean it can’t connect to the internet at all, plus my dog chewed the box a little (no damage to the board inside or anything, so I doubt he broke it) But, my computer is G-card ready, I just want to use my lap top around the house… ---
**Author:** ![4doors5gears](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/4doors5gears/32/6006_2.png) [@4doors5gears](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/4doors5gears)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2007, 8:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/router/189264/12 "2007-04-17T08:46:06Z")
The newegg one is so cheap because it’s a switch only, it would need an additional router in order to get the computers online. About $50 is right around where they are right now. ---
**Author:** ![xlogic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/59ef9b/32.png) [@xlogic](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/xlogic)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2007, 4:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/router/189264/13 "2007-04-17T16:45:06Z")
> [@OFFICIAL Buffalo Sabres Thread](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-buffalo-sabres-thread/25170/5734): > > [http://www.directron.com/wrt54g.html](http://www.directron.com/wrt54g.html) > > [http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=5250774&st=linksys&type=product&id=1051384663529](http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=5250774&st=linksys&type=product&id=1051384663529) > > [You are being redirected...](http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Linksys-Wireless-Router-WRT54G/sem/rpsm/oid/69086/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do) > > [TigerDirect Sunset](http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=628108&CatId=2667) > > from newegg they are all the same price…they are all like 50 bux? > > so what’s the difference between the G, GL, GS > > and why is this one so cheap: > > [LINKSYS EZXS55W Workgroup Switch - Newegg.com](http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833124005) > > I just need something that didn’t break like my last one, I mean it can’t connect to the internet at all, plus my dog chewed the box a little (no damage to the board inside or anything, so I doubt he broke it) But, my computer is G-card ready, I just want to use my lap top around the house… GS is most likely the “Speed booster” version of the router…honestly stick with G…the speed booster is really useless…you’ll never utilize even the full throughput of the regular G…you may get close with local file transfers between machines but even then…G works just fine. And plus that technology is even more useless if u don’t have the necessary hardware for the laptop ---
**Author:** ![berad](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/berad/32/5953_2.png) [@berad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/berad)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2007, 7:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/router/189264/14 "2007-04-17T19:23:50Z")
xlogic is now the Pittspeed IT master. I will no longer field computer questions on this forum. ---
**Author:** ![starboy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/starboy/32/5985_2.png) [@starboy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/starboy)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2007, 7:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/router/189264/15 "2007-04-17T19:39:55Z")
ill sell you mine for 50 and you can meet me in box ---
**Author:** ![noahTHEpurdy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/87869e/32.png) [@noahTHEpurdy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/noahTHEpurdy)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2007, 8:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/router/189264/16 "2007-04-17T20:19:31Z")
> [@Gas Prices?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gas-prices/29475/55): > > linksys factory firmware sucks…the box itself isn’t bad…i have the wrt54g with custom firmware…never went out and it’s been here for a few years now QFE. Nothing but love for my Cisco products. ---
**Author:** ![xlogic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/59ef9b/32.png) [@xlogic](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/xlogic)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2007, 8:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/router/189264/17 "2007-04-17T20:23:26Z")
> [@FF: Free Rabbit](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ff-free-rabbit/29548/8): > > QFE. QFE An acronym for Quoted for Emphasis, it’s used to help drive a point home to someone who’s fairly **dimwitted**. lol