Hi All,
My aging wireless router is starting to act up and it seems that
I'll need a new one in short order.
My current router is a Linksys wireless G (before they became
Cisco) with four 10/100Mb ports.
I'm looking for something similar in a wireless N variety with 4
gigabit Ethernet ports.
Note: I'm only interested in a router, not a modem/router combo
unit.
I've actually been very happy with my Linksys. Is Linksys/Cisco
still a good brand?
Does anyone have any recommendations or experiences they can share
on brands and models?
Any thoughts are appreciated.
I really like the ASUS RT-N66U. It is dd-wrt capable, has everything you wanted and then some, and when you pair it with a DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem, it's screaming fast compared with the older equipment.
http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Asus_RT-N66U- Dual Band Router - 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands
- Gigabit LAN and WAN switching
- 2x USB 2.0 connectors
- CPU Broadcom 4706 @ 600MHz
- 256MB RAM
- 32MB FlashRAM
- Built-in Micro SDHC socket (for up to 8GB Micro SDHC card)
- Power supply: DC Output, 19 V, max. 1.58 A current
Also look at this nice new DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem:
http://www.netgear.com/service-provider/products/routers-and-gateways/cable-modems/CMD31T.aspx
Note: When you hook this up, Cox will immediately note that you have a different MAC address and port forward all port 80/443 to their Call Us Page.
When you call them, they will get your NEW MAC address and serial number; whereupon they will send it a signal. That signal will also implement QoS or max bandwidth throughput.
You can try to clone your old MAC address on your new device and see if the signal they send does not limit your throughput, but chances are the max throughput will not be achieved.
IT WILL however, be well worth the cost of $99.00 and if you want to play with
sbhacker.com images, it can be "modified" with diagnostic firmware that can include interface bonding, and provide a wide open system with temporary blocked Cox QoS updates or signal changes.
DISCLAIMER: Be careful not to BRICK your new devices (available at Fry's Electronics); follow all instructions and warnings and understand that stealing Cox cable services will entail consequences.