Need New PRO/customizable Router !!

[HiPotion]

This is getting seriuos, need new professional and customizable router
and also one that have a wide range

Current Router : ZHONE (came with KEMS)

Problems :
1- Other router users make other router users slow (youtube/flash)
2- When 'kinda' far from router, latops/xbox can connect but it says 'Limited Connnectivity' aka cant do anything even enter router IP, ONLY PS3 can go online with the same distance (i know how far i can go, i didnt go far away, actually the OLD router do the job, the current one doesnt)

Need What ? :
1- A router with wide/good range that any device in the house reach it
2- Ability to divide/limit speed to devices (like users, 1 get 50%, 2 get the other 50%)
3- Ability to block(also limit) ports/apps/sites, like youtube doesnt get more than 50kbps but reguler downloads are ok(with ability to limit), or block paltalk/msn/any app with ports
4- Dont want LAN overshadow the WAN (speed wise)
5- a way to give PS3/Xbox the اولوية (damn i had the word in my mind just lost it -.-;)
6- a way to make the current router (ZHONE) an extender to the new router

i HIGHLY prefer if the router is to be found in kuwait


thx in advance ^.^

[NiGoosHii]

Netgear WPN824

Belkin N+ [Never tried but has top reviews]

Linksys WRT54G [Its only wireless so you need a main router, but powerful]

[HiPotion]

يعطيك العافية نقوشي بس شالفرق بينهم وهل فيهم المزايا المطلوبة ؟
وسؤال أخير بس وين اقدر اشتريهم من اي محل لأن ناوي عليهم بقوة

يعطيك الف عافية مرة ثانية

[Computerized]

75% if the new routers that have the feature WiFi-N comes with multimedia control features which is exactly what you are looking for.

but the differences in the way you give the priorities to the devices , some routers control the bandwidth or sometimes called QoS ( Quality Of Service ) by the application names, MAC Address, IP Address or by port.

the one im using is Linksys WAG160N , it does have the same features that i mentioned above this device lackes with QoS by IP Address.

and about reducing youtube and other video streaming websites , also about 80% of the home routers doesnt come with such advanced feature as it is belong to another part of network management, such features can be found in more advanced small business routers, mostly called ( UTM - Unified Traffic Manaement ), but they are REALLY pain in the ass to configure it, you really need to be very expert to manage it.

you can find small UTMs for small office from a company called ( Zyxel ) but they are a lil bit expensive and they cost around 100KD and above

[NiGoosHii]

Speed of the internet dosen't really depend on the router .. depends on the internet line from the wzara to ur home and your DSL speed .. bas easiest routers to scroll through are linksys .. easy to setup and customize

Linksys WRT54GC is one of the best [ its about 15-25kd ]

[Computerized]

NiGoosHii (http://topdark.com/vb/member.php?u=516) , you have to ready his question and request one more time i think :)

the features and options he requested is not available on the router you mentioned as it is old one and doesn't come with RJ-11 ( phone cable ) WAN port.

[HiPotion]

i could tell from the price lol
today i saw a router fe aswag algreen called "Belkin N" it comes with USB adapter too
i just didnt know anything about it as nothing was listed on the box or anywhere, the price was 45KD

just wanted to ask is it worthwhile or should i go 7wle check ? >,>

[Computerized]

i was in 7awaly yesterday , and i saw some of good router

it is all about Bilkin , Linksys , D-Link , Buffalo

also most of them the WAN port is network port not telephone line port.

if you want to try , get the one i have ( Linksys WAG160N )

[Computerized]

the features are amazing

but personally , I don't trust D-Link Wireless products , i have tested couple routers before and they are really suck when it comes to wireless.

maybe WiFi-N changed the life in D-Link , but after the bad experience with them i dont think so i can trust them again.

I will try to stick with Linksys as it is made by Cisco which is the most common and famous company and brand name and their networking devices are amazing, stable, customizable, can be managed by noobs and experts and last but not least , their products are very good for home users, small business and large enterprise companies.

[Runner21]

sorry for posting this here but going to get this router Netgear DG834G 54Mbps Wireless ADSL2+ http://www.amazon.co.uk/Netgear-DG834G-54Mbps-Wireless-Firewall/dp/B0000TZ8Z8/ref=dp_return_1?ie=UTF8&n=560798&s=electronics

mostly becasue it got great reviews and stuff and after checking WAG160N kinda got torn apart between em, i'd appreciate any insight :)

[Runner21]

Ok just one tiny winsy pinsy little problem with that router KM it doesnt have a phone line port Plus its over priced

[Runner21]

yes that answered the question i never asked and they are all called routers broadband router or modem router the later is the one i need

[Runner21]

I will for sure , got sick and tired of my qualitynet modem hopefully i will get a boost in performance after upgrading my internet setup

[HiPotion]

wow kuwaiti moe your router nag9ah enh ykom G >,<
mafe router made for gamers like that but G not N ? cuz even if i use LAN other devices cant connect because they are G also

aham feasture is to prioritize the GAME on top of other stuff (data/etc)

i just woke up and was gonna head to 7wally right now but imma wait a lil for your answer, meanwhile i'll google "gamers router" lol ^.^;

[KHALID_89]

im searching 4 a decent router too ,, same as potion need something that gives a priority 2 gaming ,, BTW my lines r NOT fiber optics : /

any suggestions ?

[Computerized]

khalid_89

you network wired or wireless ??

[KHALID_89]

mine is wired ,, but my brother who happens 2 have another PS3 next 2 my room connects wirelessly

when both of us r connected , we sometimes face NAT problems (strict, moderate, open)

eshtiraakna 4 MB united networks

Thnx a lot computerized in advance

[Sorrow Killer]

If you want to solve the NAT problems you will need to set the router to open PSN specific ports for both of PS3's [you will need to set a static IP first for each]

You could also set your PS3 to DMZ but you still need to set a static IP for your PS3. Anyway there are tonnes of guides that will help if you want and about the router anything will do the job really imo