OK so I used to own a D-Link 2640B which was the most reliable router I've owned until it died So because I didn't want to be without the internet I went to the devil (pc world) and purchased a Cisco router. which turned out to be the worst router I have ever owned. It never seems to drop the actual internet connection but it always drop the network connection whether it's wired or wireless. Now I've never really been that up-to date on router tech so was hoping people could make some suggestions based on either experiences you've had or just opinions. I'm looking for a router that will be reliable and perform well... I play a lot of WoW and disconnecting half way through a raid boss because the router decided to loose its network is just driving me nuts Thanks!
I have recently had to buy a new router as our old one would drop connection, or need to be restarted several times to even get a connection. I plumped for a TP-Link TD-W8950ND as they had good reviews and it was a very reasonable price. Had it for just over a month and haven't had a single problem with my connection, it can have two laptops(connected via wireless), a desktop pc and a couple of smartphones connected all at the same time. Can't fault it at all http://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-TD-...1_1?ie=UTF8&s=computers&qid=1297721132&sr=8-1
It was Linksys??? I had nothing but problems with those Linksys products. I've never been happy with any router though. I want traffic shaping. Is there a cheap router with traffic shaping that's any good?
I have been using a DLink DIR-855 for a few months now, have 2 wired pcs, 1 wireless, 1 voip phone and a Buffalo 1Tb Linkstation connected using 2008 firmware. No problems so far.
Bought a NETGEAR WNR1000 RangeMax 150 Wireless Cable Router the other week and it has been really solid. I download a lot of video as I do not watch TV any more. In my old age I am becoming quite cantankerous and hate the thought of some programmer deciding which shows to watch and when! Getting great speeds via wireless
If you want proper traffic shaping you really need a computer to do it. Routers while quite powerful really don't have the power necessary for proper packet inspection and prioritization.
http://techinstyle.tv/blogs/asus-rt-n56u-dual-band-is-better-and-heres-why/ N56U will do it. I talked to the PM, he claimed it uses a CPU twice the spec of most of the industry. Shame they didn't advertise that fact
