[Tfug] Routers

[Robert Hunter]

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On Thu, Jan 22, 2009 at 01:34:54PM -0700, Don Freeman wrote:
> The Linksys WRT54GL router is advertised as linux compatible. Can someone
> tell me if it is also suitable for a windows network?

I'm guessing that the "Linux compatible" description you read is
referring to the OS that is running on the router itself.  But to
answer your question: yes, the WRT54GL will serve well for a network
of Windows computers.  I've the WRT54GL at home (with Tomato
firmware), and at work (with OpenWRT firmware).

http://www.polarcloud.com/tomato
http://openwrt.org/

Aside:

I was recently shopping for a home Wi-Fi router, and was initially
searching for devices capable of 802.11n.  Let me warn anyone thinking
of purchasing the Linksys WRT610N (dual-band wireless-N router).  This
model has *serious* problems.  Despite the numerous complaints posted
at various forums, I thought I would give one a try, anyway.  After
several days of troubleshooting problems with the WRT610N, I can vouch
for the accuracy of these complaints.  I ended up replacing it with a
WRT54GL, which works like a champ, albeit with no support of 802.11n.

- --Rob


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