Wireless Router

[frOzendaLe]

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Okay, so you’re finally ready to throw those obnoxious old telephone cables away and switch over to a real geek’s internet: Wireless routers.

So obviously, the question is, which wireless router to get?

If you just want to get started and don’t really care, walk on down to the nearest office supply store and grab the cheapest one they got. Of course, if you want something fast and reliable, the typical route is to read a bunch of user reviews on the web.

Don’t bother. Here are some of the best reviewed routers available.

D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme N Gigabit Router

Across the board, the most celebrated=2 0router out there today has to be the D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme N Gigabit Router. In terms of speed and reliability, this router brings it. It’s really so incredibly fast, that most users won’t even be able to use it to its full capabilities. It was designed with bandwith-hogging online gamers in mind, as well as hefty downloading and VoIP, if you’re not actually into downloading entire movies and playing the newest online games, you may actually want to opt for something a bit cheaper.

If you’re a gamer, though, you really can’t ask for a better router than the DIR-655.

TRENDnet TEW-631BRP300Mbps Wireless N-Draft Router

The TEW-631BRP is widely reviewed as a favorite. It’s a bit slower than the D-Link DIR-655, but shares much of the same technology. Where the DIR-655 Xtreme is more of a specific router for gamers and downloaders, the TRENDnet TEW-631BRP300Mbps is more for general purpose and it will more than take care of typical use.

Linksys WRT54GS Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster

Based on an older wireless standard called 802.11g, this router isn’t quite as fast as the above listed routers, nor is it quite as impressive in terms of range. It is, however, one of the most reliable routers on the market. It’s compatible with most devices and it works for general purpose quite nicely.

Reviewers have reported20a bit of lag with basic online gaming, but in general, you should do just fine with this router for all but the most demanding internet-based tasks.

The Linksys WRT54GS Wireless-G Broadband Router is also the cheapest router on this list. It generally gets high points in user reviews, and it definitely gets the job done.

Any other suggestions?

[clevin]

Netgear WGR614 v7 (or any version)

[barbilaw]

Linksys WRT54G2 works like a charm

[dagski]

imho, D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme N Gigabit Router, is the best pick here.

[frOzendaLe]

Netgear WGR614 v7 (or any version)

The good:
Excellent 802.11g speed; long operating range; very easy setup; includes four Ethernet ports; toll-free, 24/7 phone support.

The bad:
Below-average speed when an 802.11b device connects; wizard skips wireless security; must register to activate warranty.

The bottom line:
The WGR614 is a good choice for those unfazed by the bleeding-edge nature of 802.11g.

[therese1]

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[dartzed]

D-Link and LinkSys are good routers but if you want nga awlay dead spot imo wireless network area go for N-type routers.

[gOdz]

@barbilaw - hell yeah!! smooth and accessible haha.. :P

[whitedevil13]

guys unsay maayo nga wireless router? kanang kusog kaayo mo pick-up ug signal?hehehe adive naman jan mga kuyasss....

[Tin_Tin]

WRT54GL flashed on openWRT firmware with attached rs-232 port for interfacing, home automation!