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Old 01-05-2005, 05:06 PM  
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Computer Question - Anyone know of a good router?
I'm looking for a good router(don't need wireless, necessarily) for my home network. Actually, it's not much of a network. Just my computer and my Playstation 2 will be on it. I need something that works well with the PS2, is good quality, and is not too expensive. Suggestions?
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Old 01-05-2005, 06:08 PM   #16
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Oh wait, you're saying yours is a cable modem/router in one? Eh, I don't need that. Just a cheap router that won't give my PS2 problems.
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Old 01-05-2005, 06:09 PM   #17
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Old 01-05-2005, 06:11 PM   #18
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Belkin and Linksys both make solid, inexpensive firewall routers. You can pick one up at any store that sells computer equipment for less than $100.
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Old 01-05-2005, 06:19 PM   #19
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I don't know how you're gonna get under $10.
Lol. I've been banging my head on the wall with this stupid router. I think I'm gonna go with a new one. You said yours had a port that went out. That could lead to more problems. Cheap? Yes. Long lasting? Maybe, maybe not.
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Old 01-05-2005, 06:43 PM   #20
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Old 01-05-2005, 06:49 PM   #21
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Shit, if you're connecting a PS2, you should get a LinkSys wireless adaptor, then you don't have to run a cable from your PS2 to your switch/router...
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Old 01-06-2005, 08:57 AM   #22
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If I am not mistaken ... and I COULD BE!

The manufacturer of the games or PS2 should have ports that need to be open for thier device or game listed on the instructions as well as thier respective web sites ... I know my 804 allows you to open certain ports and lock down the rest .. you might try that with your own if you havn't already dude!

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Shit, if you're connecting a PS2, you should get a LinkSys wireless adaptor, then you don't have to run a cable from your PS2 to your switch/router...
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Old 01-06-2005, 09:20 AM   #24
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Shit, if you're connecting a PS2, you should get a LinkSys wireless adaptor, then you don't have to run a cable from your PS2 to your switch/router...
My PS2 is just a few feet from my computer/DSL modem/router. While a wireless would be a nice luxury, I don't really need one at this time. From what I've seen, they are a little more expensive, as well. No need to spend extra bucks on something I don't need. Hey, I'm cheap.


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If I am not mistaken ... and I COULD BE!

The manufacturer of the games or PS2 should have ports that need to be open for thier device or game listed on the instructions as well as thier respective web sites ... I know my 804 allows you to open certain ports and lock down the rest .. you might try that with your own if you havn't already dude!

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Yes, you are correct about ports. And most games list the ports that need to be opened in their manual or on their website. But the DMZ is supposed to bypass all that. It's supposed to open whatever computer (or PS2 in my case) directly to the internet. So, there should not be any need for opening ports.

Obviously, you wouldn't want to open the DMZ for a PC because you would have no security. But I don't think there is much to worry about for a PS2.

Another thing is that I am not going to waste my money on another damn Dlink product. I've been disgusted with their support.
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Old 01-06-2005, 09:38 AM   #25
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Oh, I forgot to mention why I'm looking. I have had this D -link DI 604 router that I bought from Best Buy a couple years ago. It works fine for some online gaming but, not all. For instance, I have no problems with Everquest. But for games like Call of Duty: Finest hour, I have trouble connecting to the host most of the time, I sometimes have trouble hearing the other players with headsets, and always seem to get cut off about 5-10 minutes into the game.

I have setup my PS2 IP address to the DMZ. So, I shouldn't be having any of these problems. Firmware is latest (ver. 2.20, 8-03). I'm at my wits end with this thing and I'm thinking that this router is just crap.

I have this same router. I've never updated the firmware and never had any problems but don't do any serious gaming online though my son is just now starting to get his feet wet with it.

Is there a good reason to update the firmware?
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I had the same problem. I also used to own a DI-604 and it went to Raiders on me all of a sudden. What happened to me was that I couldn't get more than one device an IP at any one time. It was freaking wierd. I mean, I'm not an MCSE but I like to think I know what I am doing pretty well with home networks.

I formerly played EQ through it (quit a long while back) but it didn't work as well for things like BF1942. Who knows. It was perfect and then seemed to go all screwy on me. I formatted my disk and everything, reset all the settings, everything I could think. I just figured I bought a $30 router and got what I paid for.

I have since invested in a Blitzz wireless router that works well for me. Just have my computer, laptop, and xbox on it though.
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Virtually any PS2 game you play when using a router is always going to have a split second lag.

Trust me I know all about it on my Xbox.
I finally went wireless and now I have to always reset the connection on the wireless network adapter. Thinking of saying to hell with it and getting the wires back out to connect to the router.

It sucks having to troubelshoot my xbox connection everytime I want to gon online.
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Old 01-06-2005, 10:38 AM   #28
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De nise,
you should always upgrade to the latest firmware. However, if you have no issues, then maybe you don't want to mess with it. But with your son getting into online gaming, problems may arise. One thing about updating your firmware is that you'll have to do the setup wizard again. Kinda stupid if you ask me.

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I believe I spent $50 on my DI 604 at Best Buy a couple years ago. Although, I got some manufacturer's rebate. Something like $10 or $20.
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Is there a good reason to update the firmware?
Usually .. BUT NOT ALWAYS... there are patches for stability and security in updates ... but as it says on most sites for flashing anything:

"If it's working don't fix it" !!

Then again I am for flashing anything with the latest firmware. UNLESS it is old and a POS in my evalution of it!



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