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CardJoe · 30th Jun 2008, 09:18

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/06...ource-router/1

Netgear has taken the wraps off its 'open source' router, a wireless device which can officially run any of a number of Linux-based open source firmware packages.

Krikkit · 30th Jun 2008, 09:22

What a brilliant idea. That'll probably be my next router.

Omertron · 30th Jun 2008, 10:20

Shame it's "G" and not "N" capable, otherwise it'd be a certainty, but I guess they don't want to cannibalise their newest products.

Krikkit · 30th Jun 2008, 10:23

I'm totally un-fussed about N-abilities. As far as I'm concerned wireless is for low-bandwidth comms only, not file transfer... That's why I have flash drives.

p3n · 30th Jun 2008, 10:27

Nice idea, gotta hate their styling department though - whatever happened to the distinictive blue?

Flibblebot · 30th Jun 2008, 10:36

I already have one of my Linksys routers running DD-WRT because the original firmware only supported the 192.168.x.x subnet.
It's nice to see a major company supporting alternative firmwares, though. Maybe this'll help Netgear routers become more stable?

Paradigm Shifter · 30th Jun 2008, 10:49

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Originally Posted by p3n

Nice idea, gotta hate their styling department though - whatever happened to the distinictive blue?

Whatever happened to the full metal cases that bled heat really well? The Netgear router I got from my ADSL provider is in that horrible new white plastic... and it gets really hot.

Cobalt · 30th Jun 2008, 11:12

The problem with the netgear design is that it doesn't have enough ventilation. Link-sys routers are made of plastic but are full of holes so they don't get as hot. I still prefer the old metal netgear boxes though. They stack better and look more professional.

Bluephoenix · 30th Jun 2008, 13:03

I like it.

hopefully more companies will get into this sector.

Sp! · 30th Jun 2008, 13:08

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Originally Posted by Cobalt

I still prefer the old metal netgear boxes though. They stack better and look more professional.

They still do have the blue metal cases if you buy the prossesional range rather than the cheap "home" kit...

Timmy_the_tortoise · 30th Jun 2008, 14:24

I wish my Netgear had a FULL METAL JACKET!

Ghys · 30th Jun 2008, 14:27

does it have the ever blinking blue LED that illuminates the whole room and gives you seizures ?

Firehed · 30th Jun 2008, 14:33

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Originally Posted by Krikkit

I'm totally un-fussed about N-abilities. As far as I'm concerned wireless is for low-bandwidth comms only, not file transfer... That's why I have flash drives.

The speed still sucks, but the extra range is a godsend.

Redbeaver · 30th Jun 2008, 15:37

hmmmmmmmmmm now thats a novel idea

i might grab it just for the sake of its being open source n see what can be screwed around in it...

Cthippo · 30th Jun 2008, 23:27

I agree this is a good thing, but I'm having a hard time seeing any real advatage for a pretty basic setup such as mine. Maybe when my current one dies (if ever) I'll get one of these.

DXR_13KE · 30th Jun 2008, 23:29

everyone is going open source these days.... swweeettt!!!!

ParaHelix.org · 30th Jun 2008, 23:39

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Originally Posted by Krikkit

I'm totally un-fussed about N-abilities. As far as I'm concerned wireless is for low-bandwidth comms only, not file transfer... That's why I have flash drives.

I see waht you mean, however, even surfing the web is technically file transferring.

Woodstock · 30th Jun 2008, 23:58

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Originally Posted by ParaHelix.org

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krikkit

I'm totally un-fussed about N-abilities. As far as I'm concerned wireless is for low-bandwidth comms only, not file transfer... That's why I have flash drives.

I see waht you mean, however, even surfing the web is technically file transferring.

but most peoples internet speed is slower then wireless g, speeds and surfing the web is generally small files as well

pendragon · 1st Jul 2008, 01:17

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Originally Posted by Krikkit

I'm totally un-fussed about N-abilities. As far as I'm concerned wireless is for low-bandwidth comms only, not file transfer... That's why I have flash drives.

heh.. the only reason to not adopt N-routers as far as I'm concerned is that they're just based off a Draft specification that hasn't been ratified by the standards body. It's already changed once, with possible compatibility issues for early-adopters. Best get a G-router until they finalize it - my humble opinion

... and I'm VERY intrigued with this. Hopefully they come with a hefty amount of Flash RAM .. some of DDRT distributions needs 8-16mb's

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Omertron What's a Dremel? Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wirral, UK Posts: 15	Shame it's "G" and not "N" capable, otherwise it'd be a certainty, but I guess they don't want to cannibalise their newest products.

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p3n Hypermodder Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 736	Nice idea, gotta hate their styling department though - whatever happened to the distinictive blue?

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