What is a Suitable Wireless Router for a Growing Office?

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SUMMARY

The discussion focuses on the need for a reliable wireless router for a growing office with 15 Wi-Fi workstations and 2 print servers. The current setup, using a generic Linksys router, has proven inadequate due to frequent DHCP failures and connectivity issues. Recommendations include upgrading to a top-level Linksys router priced between $150-$200 or considering a low to mid-range Cisco router in the $300-$500 range. A specific router model from Newegg was suggested as a potential solution.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of wireless networking concepts
  • Familiarity with DHCP server functionality
  • Basic knowledge of router specifications and performance metrics
  • Experience with troubleshooting network connectivity issues
NEXT STEPS
  • Research top-level Linksys routers for office environments
  • Explore low to mid-range Cisco router options
  • Learn about advanced DHCP configurations and settings
  • Investigate network performance monitoring tools
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IT professionals, office managers, and anyone responsible for managing network infrastructure in a growing office environment.

Ronnin
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Hey kids! I've come to PF seeking a recomendation for a wireless router. I moonlight and do IT work when I can. This office originally had a lot fewer computers and worked fine using a generic Linksys wifi router. The office has grown considerable since then and with the addition of several new laptops and workstations, I've got a total of 15 wifi workstations, plus 2 wifi print servers. The accounting system they use is windows based implementing dbase as the data store. The accounting system is flakey and not well written but we are stuck with it for now. I occationaly get overflows and write errors during postings that make my job a pain since I have to go and trip flags in the tables to undo file locks, partial postings, ect. Plus, the DHCP server in the router occationally flakes out and quits renewing IP's. I probably have to reset the router at least once a week. Can anyone recommend a decent wifi router that isn't the SOHO stuff you find at Office Depot. Thanks!
 
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Thanks for the recomendation Greg. I appreciate the help and will research the one you suggested.