finding the perfect (linux based) wireless router...

[Gregory Boyce]

I don't have any specific info on a new router, but I'd recommend against
supporting 802.11b on your network unless its absolutely necessary.

If you add an 802.11b device to an 802.11g network, it slows down the entire
network to 802.11b speeds.  Its covered a little bit in the 802.11 Wikipedia
page (although not in enough details really).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEEE_802.11#802.11g

I'm not sure if 802.11n in 2.4ghz has the same problem with 802.11b devices
or not.

On Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 12:29 PM, Bill Bogstad <bogstad-e+AXbWqSrlAAvxtiuMwx3w at public.gmane.org> wrote:

>  My Linksys WRT54G at home is getting OLD.  Does anybody have
> experience with a router with the following characteristics:
>
> 1. Simultaneous dual-band operation (2.4 and 5 Ghz)
> 2. 801.11 a/b/g/n
> 3. Linux based firmware with a pre-existing third party development
> community
> 4. Priced << $100
>
> Basically, I want to be able to support any "wi-fi" device that shows
> up at my home.
>
> Thanks,
> Bill Bogstad
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