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View Poll Results: Which is best?
Linksys BEFSX41 4 16.00%
Netgear RP614 16 64.00%
D-Link DI-604 5 20.00%
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Old Sep 18, 2004, 05:28 AM   #1
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Which router?
I need a router that doesn't have issues with on-line gaming and doesn't have problems with 3072/768 ADSL (PPPoE) connections.

Which one should I get?

Linksys BEFSX41
Netgear RP614
D-Link DI-604
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Old Sep 18, 2004, 06:26 AM   #2
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Ive used the Netgear rp614 in the past, nothing bad to say about it. As for the others I have no opinion.
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Old Sep 18, 2004, 06:34 AM Threadstarter Thread Starter   #3
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Ive used the Netgear rp614 in the past, nothing bad to say about it. As for the others I have no opinion.
What connection do you got? I'm looking for something that will actually work with my ADSL 3000/768 (PPPoe).
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Old Sep 18, 2004, 06:52 AM   #4
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Comcast cable, dont know the specific numbers but its probably less that na third of what you got. Guessing its 768k
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Old Sep 18, 2004, 07:09 AM Threadstarter Thread Starter   #5
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Comcast cable, dont know the specific numbers but its probably less that na third of what you got. Guessing its 768k
I see.

I need something that I know is gonna work with a fast DSL connection. My SMC7004VBR isn't doing the job.
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Old Sep 18, 2004, 09:49 AM   #6
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Then you want a netgear router. they are the best routers for the home/ small business market. They also have the most solid panels and firmware upgrading ive seen.
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Old Sep 18, 2004, 09:55 AM Threadstarter Thread Starter   #7
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Then you want a netgear router. they are the best routers for the home/ small business market. They also have the most solid panels and firmware upgrading ive seen.
It's good for gaming too? 'Cause my current one does not like games at all, I have to disconnect it to play and use ASE.
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Old Sep 18, 2004, 10:19 AM   #8
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review Net gear:
http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/Revie...odID-RP614.php
D-link :
http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/Revie...odID-DI604.php
Linksys:
http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/Revie...ID-BEFSX41.php

I have a Linksys Befsr41v3, easy setup and just like the Befsx41 a solid Lan DMZ port
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Old Sep 18, 2004, 11:02 AM Threadstarter Thread Starter   #9
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review Net gear:
http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/Revie...odID-RP614.php
D-link :
http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/Revie...odID-DI604.php
Linksys:
http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/Revie...ID-BEFSX41.php

I have a Linksys Befsr41v3, easy setup and just like the Befsx41 a solid Lan DMZ port
According to the links the Linksys seems to have problems, as does the D-Link.
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I have had nothing but clear sailing with my Linksys BEFW11S4.
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I used to run that Netgear router on a 3000/800 cable connect and never had a problem; it handled our house gaming needs with no issues. In fact I liked so much that when I upgraded to an 8 port I looked no further than Netgear
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Old Sep 18, 2004, 05:40 PM   #12
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Netgear makes really solid routers, at least from what i've seen in reviews and from friends, better then linksys.
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D-Link DI-604 i had a bad experiance with one of those ended up returning it, it worked but it killed my instenet speed and it killed my ping, nothing like 500 ping insted of the 50 i normally get


I vote netgear
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i would get the netgear. i have had 2 different ones and they where both good for me.
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netgear al the way imo
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I have a D-Link, works flawlessly, I had a Linksys before, and had tons of problems, thus making me hate linksys.
dont get linksys what ever you do
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I went with the Netgear. Thanks, all for your input!
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Are your connection problems fixed now that you've gotten this new Router?
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Are your connection problems fixed now that you've gotten this new Router?
Didn't get the router as of yet. I'll let you know once I do.
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I got the router and it works great! All my problems are fixed. Downloads are fine, no gaming lag and ASE works!

Thanks for all the suggestions, guys.
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