James Newtons Massmind <jamesnewton <at> massmind.org> writes:

> Next down is the Linksys WRT54GL
> http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/asin/B000BTL0OA Which is mature, well
> loved, and so on. I really don't care what OS the router is running, as long
> as it works, so the Linux thing is only good for the resale value. I hate to
> go with another Linksys after the BEFW11S4 fiasco, but I've run nothing but
> Linksys wired routers at the office (BEFSX54 and BEFSR54) and have had ZERO
> problems with them. Not a single bad review on Amazon, but then again, the
> BEFW11S4 was well reviewed until a couple weeks after I purchased it!

The Linux thing allows you to change the firmware if it acts up (there are
several choices). That's the point of using it. Also there is more peer review
on the 'L' software and I believe that you are far less likely to run into an
oops with it, at least not into problems already documented.

Other than that, using a high quality PSU instead of the original cheapo wall
wart may go a long way to prolong the life of the unit. Same for ventilation of
the box, which should never be more than lukewarm, no matter what brand it is.
This is in contrast with professional router/switches (19") which often have 4-6
fans to cool them down. Last, imho invest in a telco line filter/suppressor
rated for DSL. If half of what I know about the US residential power system is
true then that should be the first step, I think.

Peter


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