Comments on: My Linksys Router Problems http://chris.pirillo.com/my-linksys-router-problems/ News and Reviews! Geek, Internet Entrepreneur, Hardware Addict, Software Junkie, Book Author, Once TV Show Host, Technology Enthusiast, Shameless Self-Promoter, Tech Conference Coordinator, Early Adopter, Idea Evangelist, Tech Support Blogger, Bootstrapper, Media Personality, Technology Consultant, Thicker Quicker Picker Upper. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:37:17 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Alex Grenierhttp://chris.pirillo.com/my-linksys-router-problems/comment-page-1/#comment-688704 Alex Grenier Sat, 04 Oct 2008 03:27:01 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/09/20/my-linksys-router-problems/#comment-688704 Thats too bad. I hope that they at least give you a replacement of the exact same model because otherwise thats a big waste of money. Its basically stealing from you! Thats too bad. I hope that they at least give you a replacement of the exact same model because otherwise thats a big waste of money. Its basically stealing from you!

]]> By: Alex Grenierhttp://chris.pirillo.com/my-linksys-router-problems/comment-page-1/#comment-688703 Alex Grenier Sat, 04 Oct 2008 03:25:57 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/09/20/my-linksys-router-problems/#comment-688703 Thats too bad. I hope they at least give you a replacement of the same model because what a waste or money that would be if they didn't. Its basically stealing from you. Thats too bad. I hope they at least give you a replacement of the same model because what a waste or money that would be if they didn’t. Its basically stealing from you.

]]> By: toufichttp://chris.pirillo.com/my-linksys-router-problems/comment-page-1/#comment-604399 toufic Tue, 18 Mar 2008 09:33:50 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/09/20/my-linksys-router-problems/#comment-604399 hi i have a wireless -G Broadband Router. it never worked first they told me that i can not set it up with a Mac then i tried with Pc but then the man (that i don't trust talked that the Firmware need to be updated but i dont have any idea about what i have to do. can any one help hi i have a wireless -G Broadband Router.
it never worked first they told me that i can not set it up with a Mac then i tried with Pc but then the man (that i don’t trust talked that the Firmware need to be updated but i dont have any idea about what i have to do.
can any one help

]]> By: cornillioushttp://chris.pirillo.com/my-linksys-router-problems/comment-page-1/#comment-573242 cornillious Mon, 31 Dec 2007 15:54:36 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/09/20/my-linksys-router-problems/#comment-573242 d-link dlg-4500 :) d-link dlg-4500 :)

]]> By: kaihttp://chris.pirillo.com/my-linksys-router-problems/comment-page-1/#comment-543652 kai Tue, 25 Sep 2007 22:32:28 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/09/20/my-linksys-router-problems/#comment-543652 I am a big fan of linksys. I currently own a Linksys ADSL Ethernet Modem (ADSLME1), Linksys Etherfast Cable/DSL Router (BEFSR41 v.2), Linksys Wireless-G Access Point (WAP54G v.2), and a Powerconnect USB 2.0 4 Port Hub. Also just recently, I have also bought a Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router (WRT54GL v.1.1) for my new condo. I have not had any problems with my linksys networking products. I believe that you should contact linksys and describle your situation. Hopefuly they will replace your lemon with a new one. I am a big fan of linksys. I currently own a Linksys ADSL Ethernet Modem (ADSLME1), Linksys Etherfast Cable/DSL Router (BEFSR41 v.2), Linksys Wireless-G Access Point (WAP54G v.2), and a Powerconnect USB 2.0 4 Port Hub. Also just recently, I have also bought a Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router (WRT54GL v.1.1) for my new condo. I have not had any problems with my linksys networking products. I believe that you should contact linksys and describle your situation. Hopefuly they will replace your lemon with a new one.

]]> By: scott fredrickhttp://chris.pirillo.com/my-linksys-router-problems/comment-page-1/#comment-543630 scott fredrick Tue, 25 Sep 2007 18:36:17 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/09/20/my-linksys-router-problems/#comment-543630 I have been running a us robotics 802.11g router with demand dial since 2004. It's been cheap and dependable. My sister is running the linksys wireless g router with out any problems we would recommend either company. But for vpn connections I would use a small commercial router like Cisco. I have been running a us robotics 802.11g router with demand dial since 2004. It’s been cheap and dependable. My sister is running the linksys wireless g router with out any problems we would recommend either company. But for vpn connections I would use a small commercial router like Cisco.

]]> By: bayoujimhttp://chris.pirillo.com/my-linksys-router-problems/comment-page-1/#comment-542950 bayoujim Sat, 22 Sep 2007 14:33:55 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/09/20/my-linksys-router-problems/#comment-542950 I used to work for CompUSA and have seen the way they treat people, thats why I would never buy anything from them now. You cannot trust that company. I used to work for CompUSA and have seen the way they treat people, thats why I would never buy anything from them now. You cannot trust that company.

]]> By: Jerryhttp://chris.pirillo.com/my-linksys-router-problems/comment-page-1/#comment-542940 Jerry Sat, 22 Sep 2007 13:06:18 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/09/20/my-linksys-router-problems/#comment-542940 Stinking routers, either their hardware is too out of date to even bear a firmware update or they run so hot that they burn their guts out and die with a sigh. The router that my Internet phone company supplied was so out of date that it was like minding a bad child, cranky and contrary. I went to eBay and found exactly the router model recommended by my ISP, got it for 8 dollars, and voila, no more trouble. I completely forgot I even have a router. Stinking routers, either their hardware is too out of date to even bear a firmware update or they run so hot that they burn their guts out and die with a sigh. The router that my Internet phone company supplied was so out of date that it was like minding a bad child, cranky and contrary. I went to eBay and found exactly the router model recommended by my ISP, got it for 8 dollars, and voila, no more trouble. I completely forgot I even have a router.

]]> By: Pulledoverhttp://chris.pirillo.com/my-linksys-router-problems/comment-page-1/#comment-542854 Pulledover Sat, 22 Sep 2007 07:12:41 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/09/20/my-linksys-router-problems/#comment-542854 Chris, I have the same router altho I do not use it anymore. Mine is not a complete brick but close to it. I went back to a previous non Wireless-N Linksys router that was much more stable and oh, actually works. The Wireless-N router is plaqued with problems. Chris, I have the same router altho I do not use it anymore. Mine is not a complete brick but close to it. I went back to a previous non Wireless-N Linksys router that was much more stable and oh, actually works. The Wireless-N router is plaqued with problems.

]]> By: Snakeyes11http://chris.pirillo.com/my-linksys-router-problems/comment-page-1/#comment-542834 Snakeyes11 Sat, 22 Sep 2007 05:19:30 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/09/20/my-linksys-router-problems/#comment-542834 Chris you should go to forums on cnethttp://forums.cnet.com/5208-7585_102-0.html?forumID=19&messageID=2147563&threadID=199982seems like everyone is having problems as well. Chris you should go to forums on cnet

http://forums.cnet.com/5208-7585_102-0.html?forumID=19&messageID=2147563&threadID=199982

seems like everyone is having problems as well.

]]> By: uiophttp://chris.pirillo.com/my-linksys-router-problems/comment-page-1/#comment-542789 uiop Fri, 21 Sep 2007 20:12:44 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/09/20/my-linksys-router-problems/#comment-542789 Yeah, that really sux. I have a Netgear wireless N gigabit router(RANGEMAX NEXT WIRELESS-N ROUTER GIGABIT EDITION), which has been great for me. http://www.netgear.com/Products/RoutersandGateways/RangeMaxNEXTWirelessRoutersandGateways/WNR854T.aspx Yeah, that really sux. I have a Netgear wireless N gigabit router(RANGEMAX NEXT WIRELESS-N ROUTER GIGABIT EDITION), which has been great for me. http://www.netgear.com/Products/RoutersandGateways/RangeMaxNEXTWirelessRoutersandGateways/WNR854T.aspx

]]> By: alphaxionhttp://chris.pirillo.com/my-linksys-router-problems/comment-page-1/#comment-542776 alphaxion Fri, 21 Sep 2007 18:52:49 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/09/20/my-linksys-router-problems/#comment-542776 I guess it depends, do you actually make use of the vpn functionality? (It's always handy to have an encrypted tunnell to shuffle remote desktop data down ;) )I don't really have any experience with cable routers specifically, but the general rule of thumb for me when looking for any kind of router is the quality of the port forwarding rules - the dlink that I have for my adsl has a fantastic, unlimited rule based nat system instead of the horriffic 10 rules only crap that I have seen from the majority of routers tend to have. The intrusion detection on yours is a very nice feature.I recommend against going for negear or belkin routers - too many problems with them in the past.The other thing I tend to do is to have a server of my own handling dhcp cause I have also had too many problems with routers locking up due to having to handle dhcp duties. I guess it depends, do you actually make use of the vpn functionality? (It’s always handy to have an encrypted tunnell to shuffle remote desktop data down ;) )

I don’t really have any experience with cable routers specifically, but the general rule of thumb for me when looking for any kind of router is the quality of the port forwarding rules – the dlink that I have for my adsl has a fantastic, unlimited rule based nat system instead of the horriffic 10 rules only crap that I have seen from the majority of routers tend to have.
The intrusion detection on yours is a very nice feature.

I recommend against going for negear or belkin routers – too many problems with them in the past.

The other thing I tend to do is to have a server of my own handling dhcp cause I have also had too many problems with routers locking up due to having to handle dhcp duties.

]]> By: Davidhttp://chris.pirillo.com/my-linksys-router-problems/comment-page-1/#comment-542763 David Fri, 21 Sep 2007 16:47:36 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/09/20/my-linksys-router-problems/#comment-542763 Well Chris I own a LINKSYS WRT54G Router which is connected to a LINKSYS BEFCMU10 Cable Modem and it's been working great for many years, can't complain too much about it. I'd reccomend this Router as a cheap replacement option, however if you want some more customization and support for third party firmware, make sure you got for the WRT54GL one as it's firmware is Linux based I believe. Hope this helps. Stay cool.~David Well Chris I own a LINKSYS WRT54G Router which is connected to a LINKSYS BEFCMU10 Cable Modem and it’s been working great for many years, can’t complain too much about it. I’d reccomend this Router as a cheap replacement option, however if you want some more customization and support for third party firmware, make sure you got for the WRT54GL one as it’s firmware is Linux based I believe. Hope this helps. Stay cool.

~David

]]> By: mdmaddoxhttp://chris.pirillo.com/my-linksys-router-problems/comment-page-1/#comment-542760 mdmaddox Fri, 21 Sep 2007 15:50:06 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/09/20/my-linksys-router-problems/#comment-542760 Take a look at what has been tested. http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/component/option,com_chart/Itemid,189/ IF you P2P or VoIP the DIR -655 has worke well. I still would call linksys they have done a good job in the past. Take a look at what has been tested. http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/component/option,com_chart/Itemid,189/
IF you P2P or VoIP the DIR -655 has worke well. I still would call linksys they have done a good job in the past.

]]> By: Simply Worshiphttp://chris.pirillo.com/my-linksys-router-problems/comment-page-1/#comment-542756 Simply Worship Fri, 21 Sep 2007 15:23:01 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/09/20/my-linksys-router-problems/#comment-542756 I have a buffalo turbo G router flashed with DD-WRT and it works like a champ. I haven't had any issues as far as usability and performance. In my opinion, it comes highly recommended. I have a buffalo turbo G router flashed with DD-WRT and it works like a champ. I haven’t had any issues as far as usability and performance. In my opinion, it comes highly recommended.

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