[inteller]

Originally Posted by Jason Dunn

I've tried Netgear 802.11n routers as well - two of them if memory serves - and had the same types of problems. Until 802.11n is finalized, I'm literally not going to touch another router.

have you thought that maybe its not the routers then?

I've had two hp laptops, and BOTH of them suffered from HUGE issues staying connected to .11g. My ZV6000 ticked me off thoroughly that it was a driver issue that would not resolve itself even after reinstalling the drivers. Only a system restore would fix it which meant something -horribly- wrong was happening with the driver's manipulation of the tcp stack.

Same problem with my tx1000, random drops from the AP, couldn't stream worth crap. On the 5Ghz channel it did just fine though.

I've come to the conclusion that the broadcom chips in hp laptops are crap. the routers were just fine.

[inteller]

Originally Posted by Jason Dunn

I've tried Netgear 802.11n routers as well - two of them if memory serves - and had the same types of problems. Until 802.11n is finalized, I'm literally not going to touch another router.

have you thought that maybe its not the routers then?

I've had two hp laptops, and BOTH of them suffered from HUGE issues staying connected to .11g. My ZV6000 ticked me off thoroughly that it was a driver issue that would not resolve itself even after reinstalling the drivers. Only a system restore would fix it which meant something -horribly- wrong was happening with the driver's manipulation of the tcp stack.

Same problem with my tx1000, random drops from the AP, couldn't stream worth crap. On the 5Ghz channel it did just fine though.

I've come to the conclusion that the broadcom chips in hp laptops are crap. the routers were just fine.

[Jason Dunn]

Originally Posted by inteller

have you thought that maybe its not the routers then?...I've come to the conclusion that the broadcom chips in hp laptops are crap. the routers were just fine.

I suppose anything is possible, but since switching back to 802.11g with the Linksy WRT54G, I've had virtually no problems with any device (6+ laptops, many PDAs/phones, etc.). And it's entirely possible that the 802.11n support in the router is just fine, but that the 802.11n support in every device I've tried is crap...but if that's the case, what good is an 802.11n router that nothing will connect to? The 802.11n ecosystem is screwed up and needs some serious evolution.

[CAHomsyJr]

I've been using the D-Link Extreme N router for almost a year now also. Never had a problem with it. From smartphones to laptops to desktops. My biggest problems have always been with the signal from Comcast or F P & L, surges, etc..The last Linksys router I bought always had trouble with connecting and staying connected until I got so fed up with it I had to bring it back after two days. When reliability and uptime is as important as your livelihood, as this household's is, Linksys just doesn't cut it. With a twenty two character key you're less likely to get hacked by someone parked across the street too. So, security isn't a problem here where as with the linksys I found a guy parked down the street one day trying to get in.