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poof · 04-19-2003, 04:03 PM

I have a damn near complete Linksys network,(router, print server, nics) and have enjoyed it. I wanted to go wireless, but my budget said wait. I also wanted to stay with Linksys.

I bit the bullet, and despite some reviews I read, I bought the Linksys 2.4 router and card for my notebook. It installed quickly, and worked fine for about twenty minutes. It took a dump, and now I have to rma the unit.

Pay heed to reviews. Stay away from the Linksys WRT54G. I read that the problems were gone and the firmware upgrade cured all ills. Not true. This thing is a poorly made dog.

Krycheck · 04-19-2003, 05:24 PM

I have a Dlink wireless router and after figured how to configure it I love it. Getting WEP working took a few tries but im happy with the router. Glad I didn't go with the Linksys. I have a Linksys wireless card on my laptop and I had the DSL router as well.

ToiletDuck · 04-19-2003, 06:29 PM

Linksys seems to have a bad act in thier firmware upgrades, Seems like the new upgrades causes somthing to fail everytime. I've switched to D-link as well, and im very happy.

poof · 04-19-2003, 06:44 PM

The Dlink is something I know nothing about. I have a dlink usb hub, that is the extent of my dlink experience. From what I have read here, maybe after the rma unit comes in, I should sell it and go for the dlink. Thanks for the input.

poof · 04-19-2003, 06:57 PM

Oh, Krycheck, the router went down while I was configuring WEP settings.

Linksys: Hello my name is Alan, may I get your last name?

Me: Reed, may I get your last name?

Linksys: No, my name is Alan. May I get your phone number

Me: sumnumbersaidveryquickly.

Linksys: Would you say that again?

Me: No

Linksys: Would you give me your email address?

Me: No

Then the troubleshooting process started. After we established the fact he wasn't giving any personal information, and, I wasn't giving any info either, the process went fine.

I am looking forward to the replacement router/switch, but, it seems as though Linksys was premature introducing this product. This reeks of Microsoft kind of crap.

If my employer allowed such pre-tested crap to go to the consumer, I would be out of work.

yotta · 05-01-2003, 02:08 AM

Yea, Linksys's wireless gear is SHIT. We deployed it at work. That did not go well. Currently, the kit is runing D-Link's firmware, which works much better.

Cynthetiq · 05-01-2003, 09:55 AM

i didn't like the Linksys wireless.. i have an SMC barricade for that... on top of my linksys router

yodapaul · 05-01-2003, 07:29 PM

I also have a D-link router and I love it. I have never had any problems with it.
I originally started with a linksys AP but it didn't work at all. So I took it back and got the dlink instead.

poof · 05-05-2003, 06:55 PM

Got the rma Linksys router, it worked for less than five minutes. I am convinced.

Boner · 05-05-2003, 09:13 PM

Man, that's sad. I've got the 2.4GHz router/wireless combo, which has worked fine. It did take several firmware revs to get it stable.

If you want something really nice, see if you can find a used Cisco Aironet or Orinoco AP. They are more expensive, but are excellent.

04-19-2003, 04:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
poof Psycho	Linksys router... I have a damn near complete Linksys network,(router, print server, nics) and have enjoyed it. I wanted to go wireless, but my budget said wait. I also wanted to stay with Linksys. I bit the bullet, and despite some reviews I read, I bought the Linksys 2.4 router and card for my notebook. It installed quickly, and worked fine for about twenty minutes. It took a dump, and now I have to rma the unit. Pay heed to reviews. Stay away from the Linksys WRT54G. I read that the problems were gone and the firmware upgrade cured all ills. Not true. This thing is a poorly made dog. Last edited by poof; 04-19-2003 at 04:07 PM..

04-19-2003, 05:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
Krycheck Sultana ruined my evil persona Location: Los Angeles	I have a Dlink wireless router and after figured how to configure it I love it. Getting WEP working took a few tries but im happy with the router. Glad I didn't go with the Linksys. I have a Linksys wireless card on my laptop and I had the DSL router as well. __________________ His pants are tight...but his morals are loose!!

05-01-2003, 02:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
yotta Irresponsible	Yea, Linksys's wireless gear is SHIT. We deployed it at work. That did not go well. Currently, the kit is runing D-Link's firmware, which works much better. __________________ I am Jack's signature.

05-01-2003, 09:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	i didn't like the Linksys wireless.. i have an SMC barricade for that... on top of my linksys router __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!

05-01-2003, 07:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
yodapaul Insane Location: MN	I also have a D-link router and I love it. I have never had any problems with it. I originally started with a linksys AP but it didn't work at all. So I took it back and got the dlink instead. __________________ I'm Just here to help. Now, Where is your problem?

04-19-2003, 06:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
ToiletDuck Insane Location: In beautiful (YOUR AREA)	Linksys seems to have a bad act in thier firmware upgrades, Seems like the new upgrades causes somthing to fail everytime. I've switched to D-link as well, and im very happy.

04-19-2003, 06:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
poof Psycho	The Dlink is something I know nothing about. I have a dlink usb hub, that is the extent of my dlink experience. From what I have read here, maybe after the rma unit comes in, I should sell it and go for the dlink. Thanks for the input.

04-19-2003, 06:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
poof Psycho	Oh, Krycheck, the router went down while I was configuring WEP settings. Linksys: Hello my name is Alan, may I get your last name? Me: Reed, may I get your last name? Linksys: No, my name is Alan. May I get your phone number Me: sumnumbersaidveryquickly. Linksys: Would you say that again? Me: No Linksys: Would you give me your email address? Me: No Then the troubleshooting process started. After we established the fact he wasn't giving any personal information, and, I wasn't giving any info either, the process went fine. I am looking forward to the replacement router/switch, but, it seems as though Linksys was premature introducing this product. This reeks of Microsoft kind of crap. If my employer allowed such pre-tested crap to go to the consumer, I would be out of work.

05-05-2003, 06:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
poof Psycho	Got the rma Linksys router, it worked for less than five minutes. I am convinced.

05-05-2003, 09:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
Boner Insane Location: Plugged In	Man, that's sad. I've got the 2.4GHz router/wireless combo, which has worked fine. It did take several firmware revs to get it stable. If you want something really nice, see if you can find a used Cisco Aironet or Orinoco AP. They are more expensive, but are excellent.