What are your personal go-tos for networking reviews? I'm currently looking for a router, there are so many out there. I would like to install DD-WRT on it because i've heard great things. Or, if you could go further, the best bang for buck router you've come across.
Thanks guys!
overclockers australia.
Whirlpool is full of fake reviews and trash.
small net builder
but its technical and they tend to not do ddwrt reviews
this is what I do…
if i find a router thats on sale i google it with ddwrt and see how easy it is to install
put it this way, i have a Dlink that apparently runs with ddwrt but its very hard to install, i would never buy it (I got it for free)
if it looks easy, pay the money and get it
Oz cable guy is also pretty handy. He is a tech dealing with home routers since the early days of home broadband.
http://www.ozcableguy.com/router_reviews.asp
Note that dd-wrt is for routers only, it doesn't work for modem routers, in case that is what you were looking for. For space reasons I wanted to have a modem-router combo and I've opted for a Draytek… had it running for about 2 months now and its rock solid and I love it. Setup QOS for Vpn/Web/email/etc and so far its working pretty well (not as perfect as I would like but good enough for domestic router modem). cheers and hope it helps.
Just keep in mind that even reviews, what people say and DD-WRT can still cause you to end up with the wrong router.
Make sure you get a router that is powerful enough for your needs out of the box, IMO DD-WRT is all about cramming in extra features into your router, it runs on many routers, but how it performs depends on your router.
For example I used to have a d-link router that would almost fall over when doing a 802.11n file transfer, the internet barely worked.
Also make sure its 100mbit NBN ready (most are not) if you have plans for it when its in your area.
if you search on ebay you can find routers with ddwrt pre installed (Linksys WRT54G)
if you need a modem this is a popular choice http://www.tp-link.com/lk/products/details/?model=TD-8817
Whirlpool Forums ?