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    In need of better router/modem combo

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by SwagNet, Dec 7, 2011.

  1. SwagNet

    SwagNet Notebook Enthusiast

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    My dad arbitrarily picked-up a router/modem combo at Brands Mart awhile back in order to free up some space the router and modem had created. Plus our router and modem were getting obsolete with about 8 years on both.
    He happened to pick up the Netgear N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router.
    It sucks.period. Connection drops frequently and the range is horrible. I plan on buying a new one for the family as my present to the home. I've looked into a couple and was wondering if I could get some feedback on which one to go with. Some background info:
    average/big house 2 stories
    max of 4 users
    -3wireless users(multiple streaming, perhaps one occasional gamer)
    -1 directly plugged in (probably just surfing and streaming)
    -ATT DSL Extreme

    Now I did some of my own research and found these combos.
    - Netgear N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300
    - Netgear N300 Wireless ADSL2+Modem Router DGN2200
    -Netgear Wireless-N 300 Modem Router and USB Adapter Kit DGNB2100
    - Netgear N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN3500
    -Linksys X200
    -Belkin play N600

    Any suggestions, advice, comments ,recommendations are much appreciated.
     
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    downloads No, Dee Dee, no! Super Moderator

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    If you need a combo I would suggest a Netgear DGND3700.
    It might be quite expensive though.