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    Which Wireless N-Router ??

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by NotebookNeophyte, Mar 13, 2008.

  1. NotebookNeophyte

    NotebookNeophyte Notebook Evangelist

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    I have narrowed it down to the following 2 wireless routers. Which one would you all recommend? Thanks!

    Linksys WRT600N (Dual Band 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz) around $249.99

    D-link Xtreme N Gigabit DIR-655 (Single Band $149.99)
     
    NotebookNeophyte, Mar 13, 2008
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  2. ScifiMike12

    ScifiMike12 Drinking the good stuff

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    D-Link, hands down. I have never, I repeat, never had any issues with this router. I did some port-forwarding, gaming, and various other things and it has not boggled on me one bit. Extremely satisfied.
     
    ScifiMike12, Mar 13, 2008
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  3. THAANSA3

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    I've had a Netgear router for three years now and have never had a problem with it. I know it isn't one of your final two, but I thought I'd mention it anyway.
     
    THAANSA3, Mar 14, 2008
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    Thanks guys...anyone else ?
     
    NotebookNeophyte, Mar 15, 2008
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    I have been using the D-link 655 since it came out and I love it. It's the best "home user" router I have ever had. Great signal strenght, does not dropp connections with Comcast like others have, and very feature rich capabilities.
     
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    I'm looking for a Dual band with a data link and WAP.

    Not sure which one though.
     
    SonDa5, Mar 16, 2008
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    SonDa5, Mar 16, 2008
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