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Reliable Wireless Router

  • 27-09-2004 1:47pm
    #1
    Stky10
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,165 ✭✭✭


    We use Netgear Routers (eg WGT624) on our customer sites.
    They're easy to setup and maintain, and they perform ok.
    The problem we're having with them is that they're not reliable.
    They may last 2 weeks, they might last 6 months, but eventually
    they're they're just torched silicon. We can RMA them and get
    replacements, but they're no more reliable that the original
    ones we had.

    This means we have to keep some routers spare for when
    they fail, and we have to go our customer sites to install
    the new one. This all adds to our costs.

    They're mounted high on a wall (indoors) so they're not being mistreated,
    and I dont think the amount of network traffic means they're
    under a high load.

    So I'm just wondering if anyone can recommend a brand that
    they've found to be reliable. I think we should be getting at least a
    years use out of a router before it falls apart. We've had enough
    of netgear and their really bad support.


Comments

  • #2
    Bob24
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,905 ✭✭✭✭Bob24


    Even if their products are mainly designed for personnal use, I think Linksys is reliable and could be a good choice (and not expensive). Have a look at the WRT54G or WRT54GS.
    If you want to put more money in yours routers, 3Com has some good products.


  • #3
    misterq
    Closed Accounts Posts: 382 ✭✭misterq


    Our d-link DI-614+ will have been on the go 2 years in December.
    To date there have been 0 problems in it's use.

    The only thing I have noticed is that every so often (maybe once a week), it has a slight wobble and drops the connection for a second or two and picks it up again. I only notice it because I have an SSH connection in use 75% of the time, and it dies when that happens.


  • #4
    bridigo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 35 ✭bridigo


    Try an EnGenius wireless router, professional and not so expensive, plus it has longer range than standard brands. They can be a little tricky to configure, but I found to be the most reliable.


  • #5
    tribble
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,478 ✭✭✭tribble


    I have an SMC wireless (54G) router running 24/7 for the last 10 months.
    Nice and stable, lots of firewall options.

    tribble


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