Router Died - Need Advice on getting new Gaming Router.

KraXed112 · Aug 1, 2004, 05:28 AM

I've used the Dlink 704-P for a long time now.. and its just died.. router goes on .. but nothing goes thru.. What i would like to know from all of u is whats a good cable/router that some of u have had no problems what so ever to use with gaming and hosting with. i know my way around one. but i've always had problems with the one i had when playing Pandora Tomorrow... so it dying is kinda a good thing.

I've heard link-sys are good for all round .. but i hear just as much with d-link.. but nothing on practical use.

The usage will only consist of web cam, file sharing, game hosting and p2p chat software ( trillian )

Necrosis · Aug 1, 2004, 05:37 AM

Linksys, Netgear, Belkin, D-Link, and Buffalo (If you can find them) are all great.

My DI-604 died on me as well after a heavy thunderstorm. It would let stuff pass though but some how it was turned into only a switch?

I'm using the 524 now works great if you DON'T update /w the latest firmware (Reboot issue every 20 minutes or so)

KraXed112 · Aug 1, 2004, 05:42 AM

Nice ... DI-524 seems like a good choice... didn't think of goin wireless.. it mite come in handy for some lan partys.. i already got a dlink 24 port switch.
Maybe I mite move up a lil and use the DI-624 50 after rebate .. can't really go wrong with that =P

Necrosis · Aug 1, 2004, 05:47 AM

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Originally posted by KraXed112
Nice ... DI-524 seems like a good choice... didn't think of goin wireless.. it mite come in handy for some lan partys.. i already got a dlink 24 port switch.
Maybe I mite move up a lil and use the DI-624 50 after rebate .. can't really go wrong with that =P

I'm not really recommending it though I'm not saying it sucks. I have a laptop so of course I require a wireless setup. Just remember though if you do go wireless to make sure it's secure!!!

KraXed112 · Aug 1, 2004, 06:50 AM

Last time i setup a wireless router i put in the 2 keys of wep.. they were both like 26 keys.. is this overkill? cos its a pain to put in each time =P

Necrosis · Aug 1, 2004, 06:52 AM

Normally it's better to use the MAC address deal instead..but you can do both if you like.

~~HawK~~ · Aug 1, 2004, 06:57 AM

You sure it died? power it off for a few hours and see if it works again..
so much "people" on the net who are "interested" in other ones computer...

I recently bought the Linksys Befsr41 v3
much better than the Edimax junk I had, who kept failing after a few day's/hours

Judas · Aug 1, 2004, 08:02 AM

Try unpluging it for well over a minute... then plug it in.... then wait a minute.. then taking a pensil or something that'll fit the hole in the back for the RESET button... press and HOLD that button down for a minute.. then let it sit for a minute (meanwhile you have your computer and modem unplugged from it! ).... then uplug it.... wait a good 5 minutes.. plug it in.. connect your hardware... and try again... IF it fails... it's toast...

.... currently i just got done and gotten a bit of info for the latest router from D-link... 804 and 808 Routers are currently the fastest and more secure... the 808 being the FASTEST of them all... (completely WIRED with no WIRELESS)..... i can pick up the 808 for 139 canadian.. which isn't bad at all as i have a d-link 704p as well... and since i bought it... it's given me the ocasional problems... the Di-604 was the router that was most trusted and bought..... it now has to retire as the 808 is now replaceing it by the looks of things....

KraXed112 · Aug 1, 2004, 08:27 AM

Well i unplugged it for more then half the day while i was out buying some pc stuff.. when i came back to use it all. .it gave that problem.. i think its purely eletrical... but it seems decided.. i'll be getting a d-link.. even tho the 704p was NOT game friendly.. ( couldn't host for diddly in Pandora Tomorrow ) but seeing as all of u dont have a prob with the other ones.. ithink i'll be doin the same... worse case .. i just return it and find something else.. =)

Judas · Aug 1, 2004, 08:30 AM

seriously considering the 808 though.... d-link 604's are in good supply yet but getting dated.....

KraXed112 · Aug 1, 2004, 08:39 AM

I'll take a look into it Judas.. Having something new that works is always a pro.. getting the 604 is another option.. but i would do the latter and get something better.. Necrosis idea of gettin something wireless wasn't too bad either.. 624 model tho .. ppl who come to a lan party or even some kid from school could use it without putlling a wire. from the switch.

GutterPunk · Aug 4, 2004, 06:13 PM

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Aug 1, 2004, 05:28 AM	#1
KraXed112 DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 90 Rep Power: 0	Router Died - Need Advice on getting new Gaming Router. I've used the Dlink 704-P for a long time now.. and its just died.. router goes on .. but nothing goes thru.. What i would like to know from all of u is whats a good cable/router that some of u have had no problems what so ever to use with gaming and hosting with. i know my way around one. but i've always had problems with the one i had when playing Pandora Tomorrow... so it dying is kinda a good thing. I've heard link-sys are good for all round .. but i hear just as much with d-link.. but nothing on practical use. The usage will only consist of web cam, file sharing, game hosting and p2p chat software ( trillian ) __________________ AMD 4800 X2 / ASUS A8N-SLI Premium 2024 Corsair PC3200 CPT BFG Tech 7900 GTX 512 Pioneer A04 DVD/RW 1 x 120GB Western Digital Caviar Hard Drive (8MB Cache, 7200rpm) 5 x 200GB Western Digital Caviar Hard Drive (8MB Cache, 7200rpm) Soundblaster Live 5.1 Platinum, Logitech Z-680 Antec TrueControl 480W, RAIDMAX 420W Coolermaster CM-Stacker STC-T01 Case (Crossflow Fan + Extra 4in3 Module)

Aug 1, 2004, 05:37 AM	#2
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	Linksys, Netgear, Belkin, D-Link, and Buffalo (If you can find them) are all great. My DI-604 died on me as well after a heavy thunderstorm. It would let stuff pass though but some how it was turned into only a switch? I'm using the 524 now works great if you DON'T update /w the latest firmware (Reboot issue every 20 minutes or so) Last edited by Necrosis; Aug 1, 2004 at 05:46 AM.

Aug 1, 2004, 05:42 AM	Thread Starter #3
KraXed112 DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 90 Rep Power: 0	Nice ... DI-524 seems like a good choice... didn't think of goin wireless.. it mite come in handy for some lan partys.. i already got a dlink 24 port switch. Maybe I mite move up a lil and use the DI-624 50 after rebate .. can't really go wrong with that =P __________________ AMD 4800 X2 / ASUS A8N-SLI Premium 2024 Corsair PC3200 CPT BFG Tech 7900 GTX 512 Pioneer A04 DVD/RW 1 x 120GB Western Digital Caviar Hard Drive (8MB Cache, 7200rpm) 5 x 200GB Western Digital Caviar Hard Drive (8MB Cache, 7200rpm) Soundblaster Live 5.1 Platinum, Logitech Z-680 Antec TrueControl 480W, RAIDMAX 420W Coolermaster CM-Stacker STC-T01 Case (Crossflow Fan + Extra 4in3 Module)

Aug 1, 2004, 06:50 AM	Thread Starter #5
KraXed112 DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 90 Rep Power: 0	Last time i setup a wireless router i put in the 2 keys of wep.. they were both like 26 keys.. is this overkill? cos its a pain to put in each time =P __________________ AMD 4800 X2 / ASUS A8N-SLI Premium 2024 Corsair PC3200 CPT BFG Tech 7900 GTX 512 Pioneer A04 DVD/RW 1 x 120GB Western Digital Caviar Hard Drive (8MB Cache, 7200rpm) 5 x 200GB Western Digital Caviar Hard Drive (8MB Cache, 7200rpm) Soundblaster Live 5.1 Platinum, Logitech Z-680 Antec TrueControl 480W, RAIDMAX 420W Coolermaster CM-Stacker STC-T01 Case (Crossflow Fan + Extra 4in3 Module)

Aug 1, 2004, 08:27 AM	Thread Starter #9
KraXed112 DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 90 Rep Power: 0	Well i unplugged it for more then half the day while i was out buying some pc stuff.. when i came back to use it all. .it gave that problem.. i think its purely eletrical... but it seems decided.. i'll be getting a d-link.. even tho the 704p was NOT game friendly.. ( couldn't host for diddly in Pandora Tomorrow ) but seeing as all of u dont have a prob with the other ones.. ithink i'll be doin the same... worse case .. i just return it and find something else.. =) __________________ AMD 4800 X2 / ASUS A8N-SLI Premium 2024 Corsair PC3200 CPT BFG Tech 7900 GTX 512 Pioneer A04 DVD/RW 1 x 120GB Western Digital Caviar Hard Drive (8MB Cache, 7200rpm) 5 x 200GB Western Digital Caviar Hard Drive (8MB Cache, 7200rpm) Soundblaster Live 5.1 Platinum, Logitech Z-680 Antec TrueControl 480W, RAIDMAX 420W Coolermaster CM-Stacker STC-T01 Case (Crossflow Fan + Extra 4in3 Module)

Aug 1, 2004, 06:52 AM	#6
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	Normally it's better to use the MAC address deal instead..but you can do both if you like.

Aug 1, 2004, 06:57 AM	#7
~~HawK~~ Banned Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 2,092 Rep Power: 0	You sure it died? power it off for a few hours and see if it works again.. so much "people" on the net who are "interested" in other ones computer... I recently bought the Linksys Befsr41 v3 much better than the Edimax junk I had, who kept failing after a few day's/hours

Aug 1, 2004, 08:39 AM	Thread Starter #11
KraXed112 DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 90 Rep Power: 0	I'll take a look into it Judas.. Having something new that works is always a pro.. getting the 604 is another option.. but i would do the latter and get something better.. Necrosis idea of gettin something wireless wasn't too bad either.. 624 model tho .. ppl who come to a lan party or even some kid from school could use it without putlling a wire. from the switch. __________________ AMD 4800 X2 / ASUS A8N-SLI Premium 2024 Corsair PC3200 CPT BFG Tech 7900 GTX 512 Pioneer A04 DVD/RW 1 x 120GB Western Digital Caviar Hard Drive (8MB Cache, 7200rpm) 5 x 200GB Western Digital Caviar Hard Drive (8MB Cache, 7200rpm) Soundblaster Live 5.1 Platinum, Logitech Z-680 Antec TrueControl 480W, RAIDMAX 420W Coolermaster CM-Stacker STC-T01 Case (Crossflow Fan + Extra 4in3 Module)

Aug 4, 2004, 06:13 PM	#12
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