Belkin Share N300 Wireless N+ Router MiMo 3D & USB Port $18

I know that. But I connect my NAS drive through a wireless client bridge (100 mb port now) at my desktop position. I used a gigabit switch between the client bridge and desktop, so I can copy files from my desktop to the drive at gigiabit speed. However I want access the drive from both desktop and laptop and streaming HD movies on my laptop (laptop connects directly to the router). That is why I want a new gigabit router to use as a gigabit client bridge.

I have this with gigabit ethernet, and Tomato installed. For under $20, this router is amazing. I actually like it better than my Buffalo ddwrt wzr-hp-g300nh router that was $75. I haven't had any issues with it yet.



I would get the Belkin, and put Tomato on it - I've had this setup for several months now, and it works really well.

I bought this the last deal. They are essentially impossible to brick and run both ddwrt and tomato. I run mine right now as a NAS/torrent client pretty successfully with an external drive. Even though it is 100mbit I have no problem maxing it wirelessly.

If you search the other deals here you will find the flashing instructions for both.

I should mention, another option is a refurb Linksys e1200 for $19.99.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006C1U8EE

One of the reviewers confirms DD-WRT compatibility, even though it doesn't show up on the DD-WRT router database search.

http://www.amazon.com/review/R3LZ4PRID0RB3U/

I've found it to be just OK with DD-WRT. I haven't tried Tomato yet. Good mix of range and value in open-source firmware routers would be WNR3500L v1. Can pick one up used on ebay for about $36. WNR3500L v2 has worse range than the v1.

At under $18, I say it's worth a shot to see if it's adequate for your needs. Your work installing your chosen firmware will only increase the resale value if you decide not to keep it.

I use linksys wrt54gs v 7.2 wireless g router with dd-wrt and reduces my comcast cable internet speed from 20 mbps on cable to 10 mbps on router . Will upgrading to belkin router and installing dd-wrt will fix my issue?
Thanks

Hey, total noob here. Can you link some reading material on how to set up a router as a torrent client? i dwouldn't even know what that means exactly...