Wireless Routers/cards - which is best?

I looked and looked, and didn't see a similar thread. Obviously, I could have missed it. I think this or a similar thread would be great stickied.

I was on the verge of buying a D-Link DI-624M Router & DWL-G650M PCMCIA card, when I saw some reviews that said the dlink wasn't as good as linksys or netgear, etc. I'm looking for a 108Mbps capable setup, with pretty good range.

What wireless setup would you recommend?

 

I would stay away from 108mbps unless you are truely in an area that there will never be interferance with other Wifi Networks, or Ham Radio. 108 uses multiple streams and can end up being an annoyance then anything.

Zyxel is the best out there in SOHO, with Linksys being the best in consumer grade routers. Dlink & Netgear I would stay away from due to the problems with the Aethros chipset.

 

I'd recommend Linksys - all products.
Belkin - routers and pci cards only, not the pcmcia cards
Netgear are ok, just slightly overpriced (in my area anyway)
DLink I've never had problems with, maybe it's just you...

 

I don't think I'll have a problem with the 108Mbps, as I'm in a country-ish area. I would guess though, that if it became a problem, you could disable the multiple streams and stick with standard 54 though.

I've been using D-link products for years, and have never had a problem, but obviously not wireless. And I didn't really like the netgear I've had experience with, but that was mostly because it was a 802.11b with less than a 20 ft range.

Any more opinions out there? Not devaluing those stated, just want a consensus.

 

For one, on the Dlink 624 series, it has a nasty habit of rebooting itself once powered up, that is why I have junked mine for a Linksys WRT series router.

 

Link to: Wireless What Should I Get?

Going for inexpensive.

Barricade G 54Mbps Wireless Cable/DSL Broadband Router. $15 after rebate.

802.11g Wireless-G Network PCMCIA Notebook Card - $4.99 after rebate.

The same vendor has PCI and USB Wireles for $4.99 as well.

 

Barricade would be the best choice here.

 

Thanks browniz, mcadam and Cat5e. You've been a big help