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Jrfrombklyn · 10-08-2010, 04:17 AM

After going thru A bad router to another i need help I'm looking for a good wireless router I got it down to linksys valet plus but more toward the e3000 then there's the netgear wndr3700 so which of those three do you thinks the best ??

tootall82103 · 10-08-2010, 04:25 AM

I'm a Linksys fan. But I've only owned a WRT54GS, for like 6 years now. I did flash it with the DD-WRT though. It's fantastic! Wireless N is overrated. I use hardwire for any sort of gaming anyways.

supersix4 · 10-08-2010, 04:51 AM

Sorry bro but I don't really know what you want to get out of this new router.

Do you want N?

Do you want a router that plays nice with gaming systems, exc. and has a nice open NAT settings?

let us know more and we can help you better

Jrfrombklyn · 10-08-2010, 12:49 PM

I want a router that will play nice with a few pc's my xbox live and ps3 all will be wired only reason j need the wireless part is my iPhone and a laptop

Jrfrombklyn · 10-08-2010, 12:50 PM

Ooh I dont us nas and all that stuff I like the valet plus since it's simple but i rather have the option to go further with a better router I don't plan on having to change routers anytime soon after

brettallica · 10-08-2010, 03:01 PM

I'm a big fan of wireless N, but only for basic computing and internet use — NOT gaming. I agree that it's always best to hardwire a console/PC for gaming (the same can be said for video streaming, over your LAN or internet). I wouldn't say by any stretch of the imagination that wireless N is overrated, though. You get a lot more data throughput and over a larger area when compared to G.

If you're looking to get a router that lasts you a good long while in terms of not needing to upgrade it soon, then I would go with a router that has wireless N and gigabit ethernet.

ballin_shogun · 10-08-2010, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tootall82103

I'm a Linksys fan. But I've only owned a WRT54GS, for like 6 years now. I did flash it with the DD-WRT though. It's fantastic! Wireless N is overrated. I use hardwire for any sort of gaming anyways.

I'll second that. DD-WRT is really great firmware. My #1 consideration if purchasing a new router would be one that works with DD-WRT.

10-08-2010, 04:17 AM	#1
Jrfrombklyn Junior Member Member since:Oct 2010	Help with router After going thru A bad router to another i need help I'm looking for a good wireless router I got it down to linksys valet plus but more toward the e3000 then there's the netgear wndr3700 so which of those three do you thinks the best ??

10-08-2010, 04:25 AM	#2
tootall82103 Active Member Member since:Jul 2009 Blu-ray collection:15	I'm a Linksys fan. But I've only owned a WRT54GS, for like 6 years now. I did flash it with the DD-WRT though. It's fantastic! Wireless N is overrated. I use hardwire for any sort of gaming anyways.

10-08-2010, 04:51 AM	#3
supersix4 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:572 Blu-ray reviews: 53 Trading Score:3	Sorry bro but I don't really know what you want to get out of this new router. Do you want N? Do you want a router that plays nice with gaming systems, exc. and has a nice open NAT settings? let us know more and we can help you better

10-08-2010, 12:49 PM	#4
Jrfrombklyn Junior Member Member since:Oct 2010	I want a router that will play nice with a few pc's my xbox live and ps3 all will be wired only reason j need the wireless part is my iPhone and a laptop

10-08-2010, 12:50 PM	#5
Jrfrombklyn Junior Member Member since:Oct 2010	Ooh I dont us nas and all that stuff I like the valet plus since it's simple but i rather have the option to go further with a better router I don't plan on having to change routers anytime soon after

10-08-2010, 03:01 PM	#6
brettallica Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Santa Cruz, California Home Theater Gallery:51 Blu-ray collection:79 Trading Score:6	I'm a big fan of wireless N, but only for basic computing and internet use — NOT gaming. I agree that it's always best to hardwire a console/PC for gaming (the same can be said for video streaming, over your LAN or internet). I wouldn't say by any stretch of the imagination that wireless N is overrated, though. You get a lot more data throughput and over a larger area when compared to G. If you're looking to get a router that lasts you a good long while in terms of not needing to upgrade it soon, then I would go with a router that has wireless N and gigabit ethernet.

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