[Shop-talk] OT: Wireless router (again)?

[Jim Franklin]

On Jan 21, 2008, at 6:41 PM, David C. wrote:

> I have been using the Westel Versalink router that came with my DSL  
> service
> from Verizon.  I use it wired to my desktop and wireless to the
> laptop.  The wireless range really sucks.  Part of it is probably  
> because
> my laptop doesn't have built in WiFi and I'm using a USB dongle to  
> connect
> to the WiFi.  However, there are probably lots better routers out  
> there,
> too.  Anyone got any recommendations, preferably one that can be  
> bought
> locally, for example, at Fry's?
>

The Linksys WRT54G has been a favorite amongst my geeky friends for  
years. I got mine at Staples for $35 or so. They price-matched an on- 
line flyer from somewhere.

I had the 'C' version which stands for compact. The range wasn't as  
good as the regular external antenna'd one despite what the reviews  
said.

jim