Hey guys,

I have had a hard time keeping my internet connection solid with my Netgear router, so I decided to see if I could find a good deal on a new one. I started searching and found a Buffalo wireless G router for sale at Circuit City.

I was reading a little bit about this router before purchasing it and was intrigued by it's ability to use DD-WRT or Tomato firmware updates. Now, I know NOTHING about what this means, but it sounds like it may be a good thing.

My question is - Is this something that I should do, or should I just leave the router alone and let it work as it normally should?

Thanks!

 

Leave it alone unless you have problems with it too. DD-WRT is a good thing though - it's open source firmware written to enhance a lot of the router's functions - which most people won't need anyway. It's a hobbyist thing.

 

If your going to get a new router, get a linksys WRT54G, even if your not going to use the wireless feature you can just shut that off and have it if you do need it or want it later..

 

I ended up getting the Buffalo router and it already works much better than the Netgear that I previously had.

Like the Linksys router that you mentioned, this router can be flashed with aftermarket firmware for more control over various functions. However, since I don't know much about any of these functions I am just going to leave it as is.

After only having it for one day, I can say that it is already much better than the Netgear and it only cost $30.

 

You cant flash the new WRT's, linksys fixed that in version 4. You cant find anything below version 5 on the shelfs now.

I've got my eyes open looking for someone with an older one that doesnt know what they have and can pick up for $5-$10 or so to flash and use as a repeater.

For a router you wont find a better router or wireless access point that is any more simple or stable either one for cheap than the Linksys.