Linksys or D-Link?

[missmimi 0]

Hi everyone...

 

I'm working on a setting remote viewing for AVTECH DVR.

Which router modem is better, Linksys or D-Link?

Thanks!

[Lesst 0]

I had used Linksys exclusivly for years, and delt with others using D-Link BUT> I was told about Trendnet routers and they are great. I get the old (brand new) Wireless G's now for about $20 the N's for $45+ . You can log into the router too, so you can do any additional port forwrds remotely or check the "line" out.

 

Also because Trendnets are not as popular there are fewer who can hack them if your concerned. Just change the password and Ports from the defaults.

[Soundy 1]

IN GENERAL I've had a lot fewer problems with D-Link than with LinkSys, but bear in mind that all consumer brands will have some models that are more problematic than others... for example, both have had a couple routers over the years that have been known to have been riddled with problems, and a couple others that have been incredibly solid.

 

My single biggest beef with LinkSys is that a range of models of theirs, at least at one time, had a problem with the DHCP server randomly changing the IPs of machines on their LAN, which makes port-forwarding pretty much useless. I've also seen a higher-than-average failure rate recently of certain older models. All that aside, sometimes problems can be solved with a firmware update... sometimes not.

 

I've heard some good things about TRENTnet as well. I've also had good experiences with a couple of super-cheap TP-Link routers (both required firmware updates, which were hard to track down... manufacturer website was a mess at the time... something else to take into consideration, quality of support).

 

I've also had a lot of success with Belkin routers, you might look into them - solid performers with a lot of great features for a low cost.

[Harrar 0]

Been using LinkSys for a few years but never liked the limitations of the Port Forward section. You may want to check out Net Gear units. Their product has improved quite a bit and I've been using them in multi-server Gigabit applications.

[Soundy 1]

Been using LinkSys for a few years but never liked the limitations of the Port Forward section. You may want to check out Net Gear units. Their product has improved quite a bit and I've been using them in multi-server Gigabit applications.

 

I don't know about their other model lines, but D-Link's DIR-series routers have very flexible and powerful port forwarding, including the ability to forward complete ranges.