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    Good Router

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by mattireland, Nov 17, 2007.

  1. mattireland

    mattireland It used to be the iLand..

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    Hi,

    I'm looking for a new router. I currently have a BT Home Hub (please don't laugh - it wasn't my choice) and need a new on that will work with my BT broadband. Even though I don't game that often I'd quite like a really, really good one with at least 3 output ports. Extendable budget of £100.

    Thanks,

    Matt. I
     
    mattireland, Nov 17, 2007
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  2. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    I don't know if all the router brands are available in the UK, but stick to D-Link, Linksys, or TrendNet if you can.
     
    Gautam, Nov 19, 2007
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  3. nobscot6

    nobscot6 Wise One

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    I would stick w/ D-Link or Linksys. The Trendnet routers are not rated very high- not very dependable.
     
    nobscot6, Nov 19, 2007
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  4. SaferSephiroth

    SaferSephiroth The calamity from within

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    I read reviews on cnet and went from there. Its not necessarily true that only Dlink and Linksys are the best, my Dlink just took a crap after only a year!
     
    SaferSephiroth, Nov 19, 2007
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    jojoinnit Notebook Consultant

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    I don't recommend Belkin, I'm not happy with mine. I've only heard good things about Linksys and D-Link.
     
    jojoinnit, Nov 19, 2007
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  6. mattireland

    mattireland It used to be the iLand..

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    Thanks! I'll have a look around and let you know how I get on. Will all of those makes work with my BT line and contract?

    jojoinit: what's that signiture about? funny lol
     
    mattireland, Nov 20, 2007
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    mattireland It used to be the iLand..

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    mattireland, Nov 20, 2007
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    dragonrage Notebook Consultant

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    D-link's older stuff (most of their G stuff and before) is rated pretty low. Not sure about their newer gaming / 802.11n stuff.

    I'll say Linksys WRT54g/gs/gl or Buffalo.
     
    dragonrage, Nov 20, 2007
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  9. theZoid

    theZoid Notebook Savant

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    Well, I have used a Netgear RangeMax MiMo G+ for about a year, and get five bars anywhere in the house. I never get a dropped connection. I can get up to 108mbps throughput with enhancements. I just can't complain about it at all. I've had a linksys die on me after 3 months.

    Right now I'm looking for a router that will connect at N speeds with my intel 4965agn wireless card. The NetGear Next N router has the "Connect with Intel Centrino" label on it, but I've heard of no one testing it at N with the aforementioned wireless card.

    I've heard Buffalo's are decent.
     
    theZoid, Nov 21, 2007
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