[Cialug] wifi router

[Nathan C. Smith]

I've been pretty disappointed with Linksys wireless on the whole.  I'd recommend an Engenius access point but they are not a router.  Some of them actually come with a card explaining how to install openWRT should you choose to.  The existing firmware is also Linux based on many of them.  I'm not sure about the 802.11n versions though.  http://www.wlanparts.com/product/ECB-9500/ECB9500_600mW_80211bgn_Wireless_Access_Point_or_Client__ECB9500.html

Many engenius products support PoE and they are lasting in harsher environments much better than any Linksys did.  But again, they are not a router.

My Airport extreme is in the basement of a two story house and I have been really pleased with it.  Of course the non-Apple management tools are a PITA.  IT can be configured as a router.

I'm very interested in ruckus products. http://www.ruckuswireless.com/ 

Pfsense does not support 802.11n yet because FreeBSD does not support it yet.

Maybe somebody else will have some ideas for products you can actually use.  Sorry.

-Nate

> -----Original Message-----
> From: cialug-bounces at cialug.org 
> [mailto:cialug-bounces at cialug.org] On Behalf Of David Champion
> Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 10:33 AM
> To: cialug at cialug.org
> Subject: [Cialug] wifi router
> 
> What do people recommend for a new wifi router. Looking for:
> 
> dd-wrt compatible
> good range (probably with external antenna) wireless N 
> gigabit ethernet (would be nice)
> 
> Looking for a friend, he's planning to put it in the utility 
> closet in the basement of a 2-story house.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> -dc
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