Recommend Wireless Cable ROUTER Recommendations

Can anyone recommend a good wireless Cable router for use in California?
I've given up trying to get a new LINKSYS Wireless-G WRT544 (and new LINKSYS Cable Modem BEFCMU10) to work here.
The specific problem: My 20MB-100MB .mov Quicktime movies consistantly stall while viewing them on the internet.
I have very tediously ruled out all cables, browsers, workstations.
The problem duplicates: Mac>LinksysModem (no router).
The problem clears using Mac>BestModem (no router).
The problem returns Mac>BestModem>LinksysRouter (reset to default with new firmware).
I have given up on the Linksys brand.
My Asante wireless router used to work right, but I think it has began failing and I am trying to replace it.
Comments appreciated...

Interesting recommendation...
I typoed my original post.
The Linksys router I returned today was a WRT54G v5 with new firmware: 1.00.2
(I was not bold enough to add on "Alchemy Firmware" but thanks for the tip).
UPDATE:
I returned the Linksys Router and Linksys cabel modem.
I hooked up a new Motorola cable modem SURFboard® model SB5120 and instantly got my movie speed back (same as with my old BestData CMX110).
I have deduced that:
1) The Linksys modem was the problem (since I had the problem plugged directly into it), and
2) The Linksys router was the problem (since the problem returned when I plugged the router into a properly-functioning BestData modem).
Again, I should add I did all the hardware, software resetting to default, including turning everything off and back on in proper sequence.
I am currently running off my old Asante router, looking into the new routers (Apple router seems pretty expensive at $200).
The http://www.jerrykindall.com/2005/06/23the_routerking.asp was especially useful (the D-Link DGL-4300 GamerLounge sound impressive, but at $300 may more than I need).

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Using Airport Extreme base station as wireless Cable router and airtunes.

Can I replace my wired Roadrunner cable modem with a Apple Airport Extreme wireless 56g router removing the wired modem out of the picture?
I just have read and have not come to the complete conclusion that the Airport extreme base station is a standalone wireless router.
I would like this if it is a wireless standalone router as I want to but a pair of wireless airtunes router for music around the house keeping the Airport Extreme in my room where the airtunes routers would not be as I have the computer in my room and I have iTunes right there and would not need the airtunes routers in my computer room.
Leon.

Can I replace my wired Roadrunner cable modem with a Apple Airport Extreme wireless 56g router removing the wired modem out of the picture?
The AirPort Extreme Base Station (AEBS) does NOT have a built-in DSL/Cable modem. You will still require a Cable modem in order to access your ISP's Internet service.
I just have read and have not come to the complete conclusion that the Airport extreme base station is a standalone wireless router.
The AEBS IS a wireless router, but it is NOT a combination wireless router & cable modem.

Wireless adsl router recommendations...best range.

Im having the same horrible issue's everyone else is complaining about...had a new airport car & new logic board installed but still having issue's. I can't seem to get anymore than 10 meters away from the adsl router without the signal getting so low you can't surf. I've tried without the only 2 things I can think that would interfere (microwave & cordless phone) but it makes no difference.
I've tried a D-link G604T & a Belkin Mimo G+ and the D-link was better....anyone have good success with any other specific model??
Im going to take the unit to my place & test the range there & at work as well....just make sure it's not something funny at there place.
Cheers
KiwiMR2

Well I have the unit here at home with me & I can get half way down the drive (a good 20 metres) in windows & still get 500-1000 kpbs speed so that's fine. I can about 5 metres less using the Mac OS. Why might that be??
So it's probably the location of the router.
What I have experianced in the last 30 mins is randomly while Im using the mac side the screen goes completly blue for a second or two then bback to normal. Has only done it 2-3 times in the last 10m mins but prior to that it was none stop every 10 secs & I had to re-boot.
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New Mac user, new to Wireless - looking for recommendations on a router

Hello all! I am new to Macs, and to wireless in general. I just bought a used Powerbook which of course has wireless capability. So my next step will be to set up a router. However, I have no experience with this, and am definitely not a computer geek at heart. So I am looking for recommendations on a router/wireless network system that seems to work well with Macs (and PC's as I now have both) and doesn't require vast amounts of computer networking knowledge to set up and get working. What works well? What should be avoided? Many thanks for your input! (Oh, if it makes any difference, my internet connection is DSL.)

I would strongly recommend the AirPort Extreme. Its simple, doesn't do much but it does the job perfectly. It never drops out and the distance of the signal is far (you can be online in your back and front yard). And its really easy to setup. And it works with both systems. But I do recommend getting a new one instead of a used one because you'll need the newer version of AirPort Assistant to set it up because older version of Tiger doesn't have that programme pre-installed.

Router recommendation for PS3 (UK)

Hey, was wondering if somone could recommend a decent router to use for online gaming. Currently I have the BT HomeHub 2.0 Type A which is pretty poor, the connection constantly drops when playing online and I'm kicked from the server. I've looked on other forums and people have the same issues and to resolve it they've had to either try to get a Type B router (which BT are not wanting to give me, I've tried) or they have purchased a new router.
I'm only looking for something that'll be quick, reliable and hopefully not have me kicked from the games so much.

Who is your Internet Service Provider ?
If it is ADSL then you can use Linksys WAG54G2, WAG160N,WAG120N,WAG300N .
If its normal Cable or DSL Internet Service Provider then any Linksys router will work .

Is there a "Cisco Recommended" wireless headset for the SPA 504G Phones?

Hello, Is there a "Cisco Recommended" wireless headset for the SPA 504G Phones?
Please let me know. Thank you, Paul

Hi Paul,
My recommendation would be the "Plantronics Savii 700 series" which have worked consistently and without issues, you need the HL-10 Handset lifter with them which work with the SPA-500 series.
The Savii series come as DECT for when you are using it with a phone (Waaaaaaaaaaaaaay better reception than Bluetooth) and Bluetooth for when you have it synced with a computer at the same time, it also comes with combination headset connectors so you can have one over the head, or around the neck or even just hanging over the ear.
I fully recommend them with the 500 series phones.
Cheers,
David.

I´m doing a design for presale, where I will need a router what support PAT for 500 or a little more of users, it not need any more features only static routing and dhcp pool for 500 users, can you help me for know what router recommend?

I´m doing a design for presale, where I will need a router what support PAT for 500 or a little more of users, it not need any more features only static routing and dhcp pool for 500 users, can you help me for know what router recommend?

What is your WAN speed currently and projected WAN speed in the next 3 years?

New FiOS Installation - Techie - Need router recommendations.

We're a small business in New Jersey. FiOS Installation coming later this week.   35/35 & 13 static ips.
Q1:   Anyone know the make & model of the FiOS modem that will be coming?
Q2: Router?
In our office we a couple of Web servers and 10 normal staff PCs.
Currently we have old/slow DSL/Megapath service.    The old Netopia Router does everything, a) DSL gateway, b) firewall that we config'ed, c) NAT (we use 192.168.1.n inside).   One cat5 to a 16port 1gb D-link switch, then to PCs . Been working fine, haven't really messed with it in a few years.
Since I'm a newbie to VZ FiOS. I have some basic setup Q&A for us. I'm assuming that I should not use the VZ Modem for most of the stuff the old Netopia is doing.     So I assume I should put a new wired ROUTER downsteam from VZ Modem.
Q2:   Can you recommend any particular Router?     Any general how-to guidelines would be appreciated !

John123 wrote:
Q1:   Anyone know the make & model of the FiOS modem that will be coming?
FIOS does not use modems. You will be getting an Actiontec MI-424WR router.
John123 wrote:
I'm assuming that I should not use the VZ Modem for most of the stuff the old Netopia is doing.     So I assume I should put a new wired ROUTER downsteam from VZ Modem.
No need. The VZ supplied router should do everything you need.
I noticed you said you were getting 13 static IPs. The Actiontec will only map 5 external static IPs to internal IPs (static NAT).
If you truly have 13 machines exposed to the internet, you will need a 16 port switch connected to the VZ ONT, then each machince with a public IP connected to that switch. I doubt the Netopia could keep up with the FIOS 35/35 speeds.

Internet edge router recommendations

Hi all,
Can anyone recommend me a router (I'm considering ASR 1002 with 10GE SPAs) that can support the following:
10GE interfaces
can handle 1.5Gbps but scales up to 5-6Gbps different seasons
take on full internet routes from 2-3 providers
will live on the internet edge

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You might want to also consider the ASR 1002-X.
For a Cisco "router", I don't believe there's much else in the Cisco line-up that handles 10 gig interface as a lower cost than entry level ASRs. Some of the (entry) L3 switches with 10 gig likely will be less expensive, but such generally won't take full Internet tables, especially multiple copies.

Connecting a Linksys Broadband Router to a Netgear wireless cable modem gateway

I was wondering how i would go about connecting a WRT54GS v2 Linksys Broadband Router to a Netgear CG814WG v2 wireless cable modem gateway. the reason I'm doing this is to get extra modem ports and i was just wondering what steps i would take to make it work correctly.

If you are trying to add WRT to your network to increase the number of ports then,you can cascade linksys router to wireless modem.Connect the Ethernet cable from the LAN port of the wireless gateway to the linksys router on the Ethernet port.Also,if the ip address of the Gateway is 192.168.0.1 then,change the ip address of the linksys router to 192.168.0.2.Also,disable the DHCP and Disable NAT under Advance routing on the linksys router.Power cycle the network and it will work.

Add Wireless N Router To Network With An Actiontec Router

Hi everyone, I know this wireless N thing is being beaten to death but I just really need to be pointed in the right direction. I recently built a HTPC setup with a SiliconDust HD Homerun network tuner so I could share three tuners with computers on my network. I've got two PCs wired to the network right now which share them fine. But the problem I'm running into is when I try to set up my laptop to watch something wirelessly, usually a game in HD. The signal is very weak and I constantly lose the tuners because of that, not to mention the picture is very choppy. I saw on a Microsoft Windows Media Center site that they don't recommend streaming HD TV feeds over anything other than a wireless N connection. I currently have the standard Actiontec router that came with FiOS, and it doesn't the N band. Now, that router accesses the internet signal through a coax so I know I can't get rid of it, but I've seen mentioned in a couple of places that you can just add a wireless N router into the network and turn off the wireless on the Actiontec router. This is the router I was thinking of getting:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Cisco+Linksys+-+E1200+Wireless-N+Router+with+4-Port+Ethernet+Switch/2225...
My current network setup is like this: Actiontec router upstairs which carries internet to -> a gigabit switch connected to -> computer, tuners, and printer upstairs, with a line run to -> another gigabit switch downstairs which connects to -> a computer, and an XBox.
So a couple of questions about this:
- Where would this go on the network? Would it go after the router and before the switches, like I run the internet into the new router then out to the switch, or can I just add it to one of the switches?
- Will I need to do any sort of port forwarding or anything, or assiging of IP addresses?
- Anything else I should know or might run into?
I love my FiOS service so hopefully this will help me get even more out of it!
Solved!
Go to Solution.

I wanted to upgrade to an N protocol wireless router but since Verizon doesn’t offer the option, I purchased a Netgear N600. Unfortunately, after it arrived, I discovered that it didn’t have a coax connection as did the Verizon Actiontec. I then set out to find out how to daisy chain the routers to leave the Actiontec connected to the coax and connect the two routers via Ethernet cable. To my good fortune, during the time I spent on the phone with Netgear, I learned my way around their router interface and with the help of a co-worker that actually has a solid understanding of router/network configuration, I finally got everything working correctly – my port forwarding for RDC login worked, I could connect devices to either router and everything could once again see each other (e.g. PC, printer via Ethernet, Blu-ray player for Netflix, receiver for streaming Windows Media Player). Hopefully, this post will help you get up and running quickly and avoid the several hours I spent groping in the dark for the correct configuration.
Login to Verizon Actiontec router (type 192.168.1.1 into browser address bar).
No configuration changes are necessary on the Actiontec, you just need to identify an open IP address range in My Network section (I chose 192.168.1.50). This will be used as your static IP address of the Netgear router LAN settings.
Connect you PC via Ethernet cable directly into an Ethernet port (not WAN/Internet) on the Netgear router. No other connections are needed at this point.
Note: Do not use the Netgear wizard CD to setup the router. It will not take you through the necessary steps as you’re not setting it up as a router.
Login to the Netgear router (type routerlogin.net into the browser address bar) using the default login of “admin” and password “password”. Depending on your firmware version, your interface may vary but hopefully you’ll be able to find the same configuration options in either but perhaps not in the same order or placement. For subsequent logins after the router is active, you may need to type the Netgear IP address (e.g. 192.168.1.50) as routerlogin.net may open a search.
At the top of the Netgear genie, click on the Advanced tab.
On the left side, expand Setup, then select Internet Setup.
Select “Get dynamically from ISP”, under Internet IP Address.
Under Domain Name Server (DNS) Address, select “Use These DNS Servers”, and enter the IP Address of your Actiontec router (e.g. 192.168.1.1) in the Primary DNS” field.
Next go down a few options within Setup to Wireless Setup.
In the Wireless Network 2.4GHz section, click Enable SSID broadcast.
Enter a meaningful name in “Name (SSID)” as this is what will be displayed for your wireless connection.
For Channel, select Auto.
For Mode, select “Up to 300 Mbps”.
Security Options, recommend WPK2-PSK[AES] for longer/stronger password options.
Set the password of your choice.
Repeat the same process for Wireless Network 5GHz, except vary the name slightly so you’ll be able to distinguish which band you’ll connect to. You can optionally use the same or different password as your 2.4GHz. The only exception is you’ll have to select a Channel of your choice.
Next go down a couple more options within Setup to the LAN Setup.
In the LAN TCP/IP Setup section, enter the IP Address you chose in step 2 (e.g. 192.168.1.50).
Enter the IP Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
Leave the block for “Use Router as DHCP Server” blank as your IP assignment will be handled by your Actiontec router.
You’re now finished with the configuration and you can connect the Actiontec router to the Netgear router using an Ethernet cable using the LAN ports (Note: do not connect the two routers using the WAN/Internet ports on either). You may connect your devices (PC, printers, A/V devices, etc.) to either router. If you have devices that are gigabit capable, you’ll want to connect them to the Netgear router to take advantage of the higher speed.
To avoid any possible interference between the 2.4GHz range of the two routers, you can optionally turn off the Actiontec wireless capability by logging into the Actiontec router admin (described above), go to the My Router tab, and there should be an option for “Change Wireless Settings” in the Quick Links section. Option 1 allows you to turn On/Off the wireless portion of the router.

Wireless ADSL router

Hi.
Can anyone recommend a wireless router (not Netgear!) that works exceptionally well with Mac's.
I have a G5 iMac and a 'late 2008' MacBook. When I first got the MacBook it worked like a dream online... perfect internet connection and always top-speed. Since a few software updates (presumably) the MacBook has been getting worse and worse at connecting to the internet. I know it's not my internet connection causing the problem, my ISP has checked it on numerous occasions and everything is fine.
When I connect to the router using an ethernet cable it's works flawlessly 9.5 times out of 10. Wirelessly using Airport? I'm lucky if it works for more than 10 minutes at a time and when it does the internet connection CRAWLS. I should be getting 1.1mb a second (it has happened, I have seen it), but it starts at maybe 400k a second and slowly gets slower until it's about 20k a second then stops.
I have to restart both the router AND the laptop to get it working again.
I know these boards have been awash with people moaning how bad it all is, and I was pinning my hopes on 10.5.7 sorting the problem out but it hasn't.
I remember reading somewhere that someone swapped their Netgear router for another brand and it solved the problem... can someone who either has experienced these problems and solved them with a new router recommend something or maybe someone out there has never experienced this and has a happy internet life with their original hardware setup.
I can't see Apple fixing this and whilst I begrudge having to spend money to fix something that didn't used to happen I feel it is the only way to resolve this – a small outlay for a happy life is well worth it – I need my connection!!!
Thanks.

Hi again,
well, i don't know. it might be worth the effort, but it costs also quite a number of bugs ... And at the end the Apple devices should work just to the same specs as all others since they comply with some standard 811-blabla. --
Could you try with an AE which you can borrow from a friend? that might give you an impression of what the situation might become before you spend the money.
In my Airport express i can chose the channel number, and i can go to a different region of the spectrum (i think that is meant with channel). this certainly had an influence, when i set up my system (it runs now for 4 years, i think). I don't know whether this is possible for all wireless routers. You could also think in changing the location and/or orientation of your wireless modem or of the computers.
Another thing which i would try, probably before the others: go with the laptop close to the base station, and then increase the distance in some steps. Take enough time at each step to make sure you have stable conditions - or to make sure it is already fading away. Also make sure that there is no wall with iron between the base station and your computers..
Last not least: you see 10+ networks; there might be "hidden" ones as well. are they all connected to the same cabletree? (in my place it would be so). Then you can calculate that the maximum speed which YOU see, at best can be the providers speed divided by 10+ (or even 20). Well, i know, it is more complex than this, but many users on the same provider cable share this cable, and can suffer, when theire are too many users ...
Hope this helps
Thomas

Time Capsule and Wireless Modem/Router

I have recently just moved. In my old apartment I have my time capsule connected to my modem that was not wireless, and I was using it creating a wireless network and backing up my mac book pro.
Now that I have moved, my new cable company has supplied me with a modem and wireless router in 1. It creates its own wireless network.
The internet works fine on the network supplied by the new router. When I plug in my TC into the router (using a ethernet cable) it still backs up my mac book, however the light still flashes and still wont connect or make a new network.
I am wondering what is the best way to set up my new wireless modem/router with my time capsule:
Should I leave as is with it still backing up my macbook or is there a better way to set it up so I have my own mac network supplied by the TC, as well as the current one supplied by the company router?

You have a choice here..
The simple way to set this up is bridge the TC.. I think that is how it must be setup otherwise your Mac could not back up to it.
The fact that the wireless network of the TC is unavailable is not a major issue unless the current router is slow.
You can do a reset of the TC.. I recommend to still download and use 5.6 utility
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1482
Still far superior to the one in Lion. You might need to do it at first with ethernet directly to the TC and set up wireless again.. use short name with no spaces no special characters. Fix and lock the 2.4ghz wireless channel.
Go to the internet tab, connection sharing and make sure the connection sharing is set to off bridge mode.
Once you do that, plug the TC back into the main router by ethernet.. reboot the whole system.. restart in order modem.. tc.. clients. It should now appear as TC wireless network.
The alternative is to turn off wireless or even bridge the modem router and use the TC in router mode. You will need to look up how to do that. That would make the current modem just like your old one which was a straight pure modem.. but you can easily run into trouble so I think it is not the best option here.

TS3274 Not for sure if wireless broadband router is working I have downloaded Itunes on computer I don't think I can coonect to Wi-Fi; any suggestions

How would I know if my Wireless Broadband router is working? I get a list oif Network to choose but then I am asked to put in IP address when not connected to the computer. If I am connected to the computer the computer I am assuming IP address shows but even though I have downloaded Ituned to the computer; I cannot retrieve Itunes or App Storeon the IPAD.

Look at iOS Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1398
iPad: Issues connecting to Wi-Fi networks http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3304
iOS: Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4199
Additional things to try.
Try this first. Turn Off your iPad. Then turn Off (disconnect power cord) the wireless router & then back On. Now boot your iPad. Hopefully it will see the WiFi.
Change the channel on your wireless router. Instructions at http://macintoshhowto.com/advanced/how-to-get-a-good-range-on-your-wireless-netw ork.html
Another thing to try - Go into your router security settings and change from WEP to WPA with AES.
How to Quickly Fix iPad 3 Wi-Fi Reception Problems
http://osxdaily.com/2012/03/21/fix-new-ipad-3-wi-fi-reception-problems/
If none of the above suggestions work, look at this link.
iPad Wi-Fi Problems: Comprehensive List of Fixes
http://appletoolbox.com/2010/04/ipad-wi-fi-problems-comprehensive-list-of-fixes/
Fix iPad Wifi Connection and Signal Issues http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwWtIG5jUxE
 Cheers, Tom

Netgear DG834G V2 WIRELESS ADSL Router/newbie

Hello Everyone,
I have just signed up to eclipse to get broadband.
I have wanted to go wireless so I picked the
Netgear DG834G V2 WIRELESS ADSL Router
This needs to work with Both my PC (Medion/Intel Pentium 4E, 3200 MHz)
and my Mac (G4 400Mhz OSX) (at the moment they are connected by an ethernet lead).
Not knowing that Netgear Router doesnt support
Mac wirelessly but for the pc you can use
Netgear 802.11G WIRELESS USB Adapter – WG111
So my problem is what can I use with this
router so I can use it wirelessly with my Mac
At the netgear forums I was told I would have to get
a network adapter is this correct?
please help...
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L I S T E R

As Donald said, an AirPort Extreme card will not work in your G4 400 MHz.
If your G4 400 MHz is a very early model based on the Yikes! architecture, it does not have any internal slot.
If your G4 400 MHz is based on the Sawtooth architecture, it has a slot for the original AirPort card.
You can use the information in KB 58418, Power Mac G4: How to Differentiate Between Models to determine which Power Mac G4 you have.
If your Power Mac G4 doesn't have an internal slot or if you can't get an original AirPort card, I would suggest either a Mac compatible PCI wireless card or an Ethernet wireless adapter. The Ethernet wireless adapter does not require any drivers and therefore will work with any Ethernet device regardless of OS.
Unlike Donald I do not recommend any USB wireless adapters. These require drivers that must match the version of Mac OS that you are using. Frequently these drivers are incompatible with OS X and other software installed on the Mac. Many people have tried them and given up.

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