OT: Router Recommendations

[Lisa Kachold]

Hi Pete

On Tue, May 8, 2012 at 10:48 PM, AZ Pete <plug at cactusfamily.com> wrote:

>  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.


> Thanks,
> Peter
>
>
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