Hi James,

Try a MIMO router (it has three antennas, two for RX and one for TX)
the computer must have also a MIMO wireless board, else those three
antennas for the router are useless.

Vasile

On 2/9/07, James Newtons Massmind <jamesnewton@massmind.org> wrote:
> The SMC unit cooked off. Every single bit of SMC equipment I've ever owned
> has failed.
>
> The Linksys BEFW11S4v4 with 1.52 firmware that I purchased to replace it has
> a fatal bug: It locks up when attempting to view video from sites like
> msn.com, etc... (Apparently a firmware bug, known since 2005 and Linksys has
> not issued updated firmware! Grrrrr)
>
> So the top rated unit at Amazon.com is the Zyxel X-550 but it has only been
> out for a few months and I'm not sure if problems have had a chance to show.
> Also, it looks flimsy. Also, I've had bad experiences with Zyxel modems
> years ago.
> http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/asin/B000BP2YLC
>
> 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!
>
> Next is an OLD Microsoft(!?) Wireless Router ??? No, thank you!
>
> Next is a D-Link DGL-4300 but the price is high $130! And it is fairly new,
> and both the D-Link hubs I've owned have had problems with the AC adapter
> plug.
>
> Anyway, other than mixed experiences with Linksys (mostly good), bad
> experiences with SMC, and the ratings on Amazon.com, I'm not sure how to
> pick one out...
>
> Any advice?
>
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