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NXTMIKE

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Nov 11, 2008
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I've had too many headaches with a D-Link (DI-524) router with connection drops every 5 minutes (I won't go into detail about that problem) and need a new router for a printer (to share across network), mac and pc. However, I'd like some advice on non-Apple routers.

Any recommendations/advice? Preferably, under $100.
 
I have D-Link & Linksys routers before and finally went to an Airport Extreme Base Station.
The Linksys (WRT310N) was fairly good compared to the D-Link but had major problems with my MacBook and iPhone connecting to it but might of been a network interference issue rather than the router.
 
I used to have a Linksys, and it was great for 3 months, then it died. I decided that the extra money for an Airport Extreme was worth it and bought one. Two years later, the original is still working great, and I have purchased a second and an Express.
 
If all you need is G speeds, the Linksys WRT54GL is where it's at in terms of stability. You can stick better firmware on it to enable pretty much any advanced feature you'd ever want. I've had one for about a year and I've never had to reboot it.
 
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