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Wireless router advice.

CasualCasual Wiggle Wiggle Wiggle Flap Flap Flap Registered User regular
edited December 2009 in Moe's Stupid Technology Tavern
I'm looking for a new wireless router since this one is slowly dying. Basically my internet use consist of,

- Random internet browsing
- Online gaming mostly FPS and RTS games
- Downloading stuff from steam

Is there anything relativity simple to use and idiot proof that does those things well? Or will any old router do?

Thanks for any advice.

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  • FeldornFeldorn Mediocre Registered User regular
    edited December 2009
    I doubt you need anything complex.

    I use a Linksys WRT54GL. does me just fine. granted, I also have a wireless bridge going on so that i don't need 50' of cables strung around my house, but that router is solid.

    its about all I have personal experience with however.

    as far as ease of use... i have a high level of experience with networking, so while it seems dreadfully simple to me, it might seem like greek to someone else. I would think you could make it through the direction easily enough though.

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  • Shorn Scrotum ManShorn Scrotum Man Registered User regular
    edited December 2009
    Brand-wise I'd suggest Linksys. Other than that, you shouldn't need anything too special.

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  • SandersSanders Registered User regular
    edited December 2009
    The linksys WRT54GL is your typical wireless router that everyone and their dog owns, as in every home i've been in with a wireless router has had this model. Newegg has it right now for $55 shipped (2618 reviews, which is pretty damn amazing).

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  • ChewyWafflesChewyWaffles Registered User regular
    edited December 2009
    Netgear. Don't get the older WRT54x shit anymore. I owned one of those and even had dd-wrt on it, but if you're going to invest in one these days get a wireless N router.

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