Posted: 8/29/2010 3:12:31 PM EDT
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My Netgear WGR614 v6 router wasn't booted up this morning. Power outlet/surge protector is GTG. Power supply is colder than a witch's tit. Software is up to date.
I'm using the router in conjunction with a Comcast-supplied RCA model DCM245 cable modem. Any tips for field expedient repair? I figure I'm floating ass up but can't hurt to ask. Assuming I need to buy a new router, what do you recommend? Specific makes/models/specs to look for would be greatly appreciated, as I no talky techie. My current router runs 54 Mbps. Am I behind the power curve? Do I buy an "all-in-one modem/router", or keep my Comcast-supplied modem @ $10-whatever per month? Thanks in advance. |
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Looking up stuff now Might want to go with something like this. BTW, might be a good idea to buy a cable modem to replace whatever you're renting from Comcast.  I've been renting one for years and I feel stupid about it because I never think about buying one just to stop paying for it. |
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Apple Airport Extreme
I have the previous version (mine lacks "guest" wireless and dual-band N, I believe) but it functions rather well. I don't recall ever having to reboot it. I actually bought it used...unfortunately they're not exactly cheap when new. 
They can also act as a wireless print or storage server, if you'd like. The wireless printing capability works great from both Mac & PC, but the network hard-drive feature only works for FAT/FAT32 (not the current NTFS file system that Windows XP, Vista, and 7 use) and HFS+ (the OS X file system). |
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I've had really good luck with Linksys WRT54GL wireless routers, but my shit is old.
The newer "802.11 b/g/n" combo routers (compatible with b, g and n bands) are super fast. 300 Mbps Newegg Linky |
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802.11 N is the latest and greatest for wifi, but transitioning can be expensive. Your desktops, laptops, and other wifi devices will require 802.11 N receivers to take advantage of the extra bandwidth. Fortunately its backwards compatible so you can get the router now and upgrade slowly. I use Dlink products (DLG-4500 is my router) and I'm happy overall. I'd suggest a DIR-655 if you want to upgrade, IMO it's a great way to start off without breaking the bank. |
| Find ANY router that FULLY supports DDWRT firmware and you are golden. (Typically these are the older Linksys WRT54G routers) I'm running on Version 2 hardware and it is solid as a rock! I'm currently running VLANs, VPNs, and a slew of other things on it and it performs really well! DDWRT turns a $50 router into a $300 router. |
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802.11 N is the latest and greatest for wifi, but transitioning can be expensive. Your desktops, laptops, and other wifi devices will require 802.11 N receivers to take advantage of the extra bandwidth. Fortunately its backwards compatible so you can get the router now and upgrade slowly. I use Dlink products (DLG-4500 is my router) and I'm happy overall. I'd suggest a DIR-655 if you want to upgrade, IMO it's a great way to start off without breaking the bank. VERY helpful! I went with the Netgear N300 (Model WNR2000). I do good, or not. Still in the parking lot... |