Got a new router: Dlink DI-524

Viperoni · Post by **Viperoni** » Sat Nov 06, 2004 7:53 pm

We've been using one in the back of the store for a few months, always ready for action.

So now that my Netgear's been wonky, I picked one up to replace it, updated to the latest firmware, seems to be working pretty good

eGoCeNTRoNiX · Post by **eGoCeNTRoNiX** » Sat Nov 06, 2004 10:41 pm

I'm happy with mine too.. Really nice to have the wireless option even though I'm not using it right now..

With the 54Mbps speed I've been debating going totally wireless in the house instead of taking the time to drill all holes in the floor and run the cables under the house..

eGo

Viperoni · Post by **Viperoni** » Sun Nov 07, 2004 9:47 am

Though it is a pain, I'll always go wired when possible

Post by **FlyingPenguin** » Sun Nov 07, 2004 1:03 pm

Soverign is going to be all over you for calling a Residential Gateway a Router

Viperoni · Post by **Viperoni** » Mon Nov 08, 2004 12:23 am

Originally posted by FlyingPenguin
Soverign is going to be all over you for calling a Residential Gateway a Router

Has nobody handed him a tissue yet?

d_b · Post by **d_b** » Mon Nov 08, 2004 5:10 pm

If the box says router, then that it be. Who are we to argue with a box.

I just got the Linksys WRT54G ROUTER and The WUSB54G network adapter. I have no idea how to set it up, I tried to but the adapetr on the other comp doesn't work. Works straight out of the box my ass.

Viperoni · Post by **Viperoni** » Mon Nov 08, 2004 10:00 pm

The problem is the "Linksys"

Does the RESIDENTIAL GATEWAY work wired as opposed to wirelessly?

d_b · Post by **d_b** » Tue Nov 09, 2004 5:49 am

I have it working now. Brought his comp into my place, re-installed everything and got a strong signal. When I put it back at his place I got a weak signal but at least could connect. I'll move my router closer to the usb adapter. Hopefully this will work. The only real problem is I cant get his comp to connect if I use wep, wap or whatever it's called.

What's wrong with linksys? From what I've read its better than netgear and dlink.

Thanks

Post by **FlyingPenguin** » Tue Nov 09, 2004 7:15 am

Linksys has had some issues lately - some problems with intermittent Wifi disconnects. Firmware update usually fixes it.

d_b · Post by **d_b** » Wed Nov 10, 2004 12:08 pm

Thansk FP. I believe I have the latest firmware. I need to learn a lot more about wifi, wap, wep and the likes.

impuresoul2k3 · Post by **impuresoul2k3** » Wed Nov 10, 2004 3:18 pm

What do you guys use you wireless routers/RGs for mainly? If its internet why do people buy 54MBits when the modems only connect at 10MBs

Viperoni · Post by **Viperoni** » Thu Nov 11, 2004 11:19 am

The only reason to buy a G router is so that file transfers between computers on the network are quicker than with a B router.... but otherwise internet access will be very similar. Not only does the cable modem connect at 10mbit/s, but actual internet access speed is much slower than that too.