Upgrading router-need suggestions

**Saryn** · 06-11-2011, 04:14 AM

So I am moving Sunday, and will be needing to upgrade my wireless/wired router for faster wireless speeds. There are several I am looking at, but I need opinions and ideas. I want dual-band and wireless N with ability to pick up multiple frequencies, being 2.4, 5 whatever. My budget is a tad limited so I can't go over $130 preferably.

http://www.amazon.com/Netgear-Wirele...7761760&sr=1-8

This is one I was looking at, and it's lesser half without the gigabit since I don't have a gigabit card, and my computer will probably be the only one hard wired. Seems decent to me for either version.

http://www.amazon.com/Medialink-Wire...7761760&sr=1-1

This one makes me wonder a bit. For such a low price, how well does it do?

I know there are many more brands and version, but these are my choices right now. Thoughts, opinions?

**foxmobouser** · 06-11-2011, 08:58 AM

Out of those 2 options #1 would be better. #2 I'd say is crap.

Things to keep in mind when selecting a router in my humble opinion:
- weather it uses MIMO technology, not sure what it does but helps with getting those rated speeds
- gigabit port wont make your internet speed faster since no ISP provides that kind of speed
- antenae strength
- make sure your getting at least 270 or better speeds on your network( not what the router claims but what you get real time)

I use a Hercules router: LINK

Got it for 20$ at Mwave when it first showed up on market, best buy I ever made. Only issue I ever had with it is when my doughter flips through netflix cartoons like mad and pauses them while others are using the net, then it locks up and needs a reset. I use a Netgear WNDR 3300 as a repeater client by my TV and have no issues streaming VUDU at HDX quality or avi's from my pc.

I think Scott has a post in this section on a pretty nice netgear router worth looking into too.

**Joshua_Mahr** · 06-11-2011, 12:04 PM

This is what I have. Works wonderful got it when it first came out payed like 149.00 so price is much better. Just a thought.

http://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1...TF-8&q=dir-655

**Cody_Irwin** · 06-12-2011, 11:26 PM

if I had the choice for wireless id ebay for a apple airport extreme, mine still running strong after 10 years Hahahaha, or im just a broke lazy bum XD but josh's is pretty good too. =P

**James86** · 06-13-2011, 03:49 AM

I have a Linksys WRT310N router sitting in my closet not being used if ya want it ya can have it, just pay for shipping
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833124276