Need Wireless router help Which One? I am confused. - Blu-ray Forum

JOE.G · 03-10-2011, 01:34 AM

I need some help on getting a wireless router.

I have about 3 Laptops 2 running XP and one running Win 7.

I also have a PS3 and a Wireless Panny BD 85 blu ray player.

Id ROuter from Service provider is in basement I have the main floor and also the second floor which currentl have great signal strengh with this set up. The problem is the provider has the router locked down and wont open any ports so my wireless blu ray player wont work right.

Please suggest a router for Internet surfing game playing ans movie streaming thanks a lot

Bodyslide · 03-10-2011, 01:50 AM

You should be able to get into the router and open the ports up. What model router is it?

JOE.G · 03-10-2011, 02:05 AM

Its a SMC my service provider has it locked down and they wont even open ports. They say for security reasons.

SixSpeedSamurai · 03-10-2011, 02:45 AM

This is the one I'm using, it's great. Dual band so you can have a pure N network and segregate G devices to their own. It's kind of pricey though.

WNDR3700

It can check for and update right through the web interface. Simple content filtering, traffic meter, E-mail alerting.

If you are not ready for the investment, I'd go with like a mid level router. After using this one, I'd never try a low end one again.

linkgx1 · 03-10-2011, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JOE.G

Its a SMC my service provider has it locked down and they wont even open ports. They say for security reasons.

Ah, I hate SMC routers. Working for Comcast has given me nightmares about those..and Netgear.

SixSpeedSamurai · 03-10-2011, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by linkgx1

Ah, I hate SMC routers. Working for Comcast has given me nightmares about those..and Netgear.

I've hated Negear since they did away with the metal routers back in the day. I did a lot of research though before I got the WNDR3700 and I'm quite impressed with it. I would still avoid them on the low end though.

I've been mostly disappointed with Linksys. They have gotten worse since Cisco bought them.

JOE.G · 03-10-2011, 05:31 PM

Ok
How about either of these?

Linksys E2000 Advanced Wireless-N Router

Netgear Rangemax Dual Band Wireless N Gigabit Router

SixSpeedSamurai · 03-10-2011, 08:34 PM

At that pricepoint, probably the Linksys. We have a few of those at work, they are OK.

JOE.G · 03-11-2011, 01:31 PM

How about this one ASUS RT-N56U R

SixSpeedSamurai · 03-11-2011, 01:35 PM

I have no experience with thier routers. I read 3 or 4 reviews from trusted sources and the Asus has gotten favorable reviews. Plus it's purdy.

Falcon Eddie · 03-14-2011, 08:10 PM

You could look at a D-Link DIR 825. That is the step up model of the DIR 655. The 655 won many awards and the 825 is just an improvment on that design. I run a 655 and am satisfied with it completely. If I were to buy a new one I would look at this DIR 825 or DGL 4500. The DGL 4500 is more like the DIR 855 but a better value now, I think. I did notice NewEgg and Amazon both have it for about $172.54 and a couple at 169.99 or 170.00 without looking to hard. Not cheap but a real stable and reliable platform. The DGL is now substantially cheaper than what it was when it first came out. In addition, the 4500 can be had for the about the same and even less as the 855 in many instances. Good luck.

JOE.G · 03-27-2011, 11:42 AM

How about this one D-Link DIR-815 Wireless N 300 Dual Band Router

03-10-2011, 01:34 AM	#1
JOE.G Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:NY	Need new Wireless router Which One? I am confused.Please Help. I need some help on getting a wireless router. I have about 3 Laptops 2 running XP and one running Win 7. I also have a PS3 and a Wireless Panny BD 85 blu ray player. Id ROuter from Service provider is in basement I have the main floor and also the second floor which currentl have great signal strengh with this set up. The problem is the provider has the router locked down and wont open any ports so my wireless blu ray player wont work right. Please suggest a router for Internet surfing game playing ans movie streaming thanks a lot Last edited by JOE.G; 03-11-2011 at 11:40 AM.

03-14-2011, 08:10 PM	#11
Falcon Eddie Active Member Member since:Oct 2009	You could look at a D-Link DIR 825. That is the step up model of the DIR 655. The 655 won many awards and the 825 is just an improvment on that design. I run a 655 and am satisfied with it completely. If I were to buy a new one I would look at this DIR 825 or DGL 4500. The DGL 4500 is more like the DIR 855 but a better value now, I think. I did notice NewEgg and Amazon both have it for about $172.54 and a couple at 169.99 or 170.00 without looking to hard. Not cheap but a real stable and reliable platform. The DGL is now substantially cheaper than what it was when it first came out. In addition, the 4500 can be had for the about the same and even less as the 855 in many instances. Good luck. Last edited by Falcon Eddie; 03-14-2011 at 08:25 PM.

03-10-2011, 01:50 AM	#2
Bodyslide Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Woodstock Georgia 4K collection:91 Blu-ray collection:819 DVD collection:76 Trading Score:33	You should be able to get into the router and open the ports up. What model router is it?

03-10-2011, 02:05 AM	#3
JOE.G Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:NY	Its a SMC my service provider has it locked down and they wont even open ports. They say for security reasons.

03-10-2011, 02:45 AM	#4
SixSpeedSamurai Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Bruce Wayne lives in my attic 4K collection:168 Blu-ray collection:667 DVD collection:33 MA collection:2 Digital collection:267 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:33	This is the one I'm using, it's great. Dual band so you can have a pure N network and segregate G devices to their own. It's kind of pricey though. WNDR3700 It can check for and update right through the web interface. Simple content filtering, traffic meter, E-mail alerting. If you are not ready for the investment, I'd go with like a mid level router. After using this one, I'd never try a low end one again.

03-10-2011, 05:31 PM	#7
JOE.G Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:NY	Ok How about either of these? Linksys E2000 Advanced Wireless-N Router Netgear Rangemax Dual Band Wireless N Gigabit Router

03-10-2011, 08:34 PM	#8
SixSpeedSamurai Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Bruce Wayne lives in my attic 4K collection:168 Blu-ray collection:667 DVD collection:33 MA collection:2 Digital collection:267 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:33	At that pricepoint, probably the Linksys. We have a few of those at work, they are OK.

03-11-2011, 01:31 PM	#9
JOE.G Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:NY	How about this one ASUS RT-N56U R

03-11-2011, 01:35 PM	#10
SixSpeedSamurai Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Bruce Wayne lives in my attic 4K collection:168 Blu-ray collection:667 DVD collection:33 MA collection:2 Digital collection:267 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:33	I have no experience with thier routers. I read 3 or 4 reviews from trusted sources and the Asus has gotten favorable reviews. Plus it's purdy.

03-27-2011, 11:42 AM	#12
JOE.G Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:NY	How about this one D-Link DIR-815 Wireless N 300 Dual Band Router

Best Blu-ray Movie Deals