WIFI router.. what to recommend? (merged)

[rockinrobin]

I'm planning to buy a wifi router for the house. The router will be used for my laptop and 2 mobile phones. Would like to ask for your recommendations on what to get. I'm eyeing the Linksys brand but I'm kinda lost which variant to get... dami kasi ako nakikita.... WRT54G, WRT54GS etc...

thanks!!!

[hannibal]

hi rockinrobin! the search feature can help you decide which one to get. practically all of the leading brands (and models) have already been discussed if not totally reviewed by members of the forum. it's probably just a matter of compatibility with your current DSL provider.

good luck on your search for that 'perfect' router.

[noweev]

I'm using Linksys as well. I have tthe WRT54G and it works great! I have one in the office, one at home and one at the shop. We've been using it for 3 years and no problems so far

[raw_knee]

Using a WRT54G for my home network as well. Had mine for more than 9 months already and no problems. The GS is a later model than the G, and has the SpeedBooster feature.

[lasbac]

netgear for me.

[Kiko]

I was deciding whether to buy the GS or the G model too. However, I believe that the speedbooster function wont be much help because the limiting factor is my smart bro which is way sllloowwww. So i just got the wrt54g.

[JaYrUs]

D-Link is also a good brand. Been using one (DI-624+) for almost 2 years now and so far there have been no problems. My router is on 24/7.

[rockinrobin]

Ended up getting the WRT54G. Thanks for the feedback everyone!

By the way, can someone teach me how to change the name of the router? Is it possible ba?

Thanks!

[johnj2803]

have the same wrt54g

enter 192.168.1.1 in your browser
you will be prompted for a username and password

just enter admin as password (if you haven't changed it yet, no username)

click the wireless tab, then change the SSID

[noweev]

Another thing you should do, secure your network