[TriLUG] New WiFi router needed: TriLUG opinions wanted

[Reginald Reed]

I just moved to a Linksys E2000 running DD-WRT that is pretty perfect.
 I got a fantastic deal as a refurb, for $38 shipped.  The E3000 is
similar, with more RAM and a bigger CPU, along with USB.

http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Linksys_E3000

http://homestore.cisco.com/en-us/Routers/Linksys-Refurbished-E3000-RM-HighPerformance-Wirelessn-router_stcVVproductId110277857VVcatId543809VVviewprod.htm

$100

--Reggie

On Tue, Jun 14, 2011 at 11:46 AM, Carl Crider <c.crider at gmail.com> wrote:
> Some great leads so far. I'll check the archives as well.
>
> From what I've been reading, USB support for my Dell
> 1700 printer may be an issue out of the box.
>
> Thanks
>
> On Tue, Jun 14, 2011 at 11:33 AM, Igor Partola <igor at igorpartola.com> wrote:
>
>> I am a big fan of Linksys as well. My WRT54G (v5 with limited RAM), has
>> been
>> working for 5 years now without a hitch. I put DD-WRT on it to get some
>> nice
>> features. Since DD-WRT more or less has support for IPv6 and even the HE
>> tunnels, I'd recommend it. Here is their router support database:
>> http://www.dd-wrt.com/site/support/router-database.
>>
>> Igor
>>
>> On Tue, Jun 14, 2011 at 11:24 AM, David Both <
>> dboth at millennium-technology.com> wrote:
>>
>> > Cisco/Linksys routers are always good. I have an old unmodded WRT54G at
>> > home that has worked well for several years. I just bought a newer E-1200
>> > for my mother's network for about $59. The entire E series runs from $49
>> to
>> > about $179 and they are having a $20 off fathers' day sale.
>> >
>> > I have always had good luck with these.
>> >
>> >
>> >
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>> >
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>> >
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>> >
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>> >
>> >
>> > On Tuesday, June 14, 2011 10:59:18 Carl Crider wrote:
>> > > Hello all.
>> > >
>> > > I'd like to replace my current WiFi router with something (hopefully)
>> > > stronger, and with USB.
>> > > Suggestions from the group would be great. Yes, if it runs an alternate
>> > UI,
>> > > I would like that. I know
>> > > I could google "wifi router shootout:, etc. But the LUG always comes
>> > > through. Budget-wise, I'd like
>> > > to keep it under the $150 mark, if possible.
>> > >
>> > > My setup is 2-4 laptops, netflix streaming, work VPN, personal VPN, USB
>> > > printer,
>> > > and a file server that will be going wireless next week.
>> > >
>> > > Thanks everyone.
>> > >
>> > > - Carl
>> > >
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