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Old 26th June 2008, 09:04 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Re: DMA 2100 via Ethernet, will any Wireless N Router work?

I've got the LinkSys WRT350N wireless-n router - I would not recommend this router due to the ongoing problems I have had the last 3 months (regular signal drop out with 2x laptops every -10mins even with latest firmware). Many others have reported poor performance as well as the poor reviews (see http://reviews.cnet.com/networking-a...tag=prod.txt.1)

The LinkSys 310 seems to get better reviews but the current favourite wireless-n router seems to be the D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme N Gigabit Router.

If I was starting all over again for my home media streaming network again I would try ethernet over powerline (reported very reliable, good signal stregths since walls don't matter and speeds 85Mb/s and 200Mb/s). The BELKIN 85MBPS POWERLINE TURBO ADAPTER KIT is approx $125 for two adaptors (see http://www.shopbot.com.au/search.asp...line&orderby=p).

I first tried my wireless-g router, everything is very slow; menus etc so you can do pictures, music is sketchy depending on the quality of your wireless connection.
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