currently I have a PS3,an xbox 360 (which the router will be hooked to) a desktop computer that uses a netgear wireless G usb adapter and a broadcom wireless g on my hp laptop. in the next month i'll be getting two new laptops one with a 5300/5100 and the other with a 4965/5100 card. I currently own a belkin G router ( F5D7230-4 6000) which makes me refreshing webpages 3-5 times until they load which can get rather annoying. my internet connection is 10/1 mbps.
I have a budget of 100-200$ and was considering buying the Linksys WRT610N if anyone can help me in my decision I will really appreciate it,thank you
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I recommend the D-Link DIR-655 or Trendnet TEW-631BRP
EDIT: I agree with blue68f100, stay away from Belkin. -
blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso
Read the reviews on smallnetbuilder.com . Just stay away from Belkin. As you know it is troublesome, even though they test good.
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The D-Link DIR-655 looks pretty good how does it compare to the linksys wrt610n ?
also since my current router is a belkin I know what you guys are talking about,this router is really horrible -
D-Link 855/825 > D-Link 655 > Linksys WRT610N
Stay away from belkin ive heard of bad reviews especially since you plan on hooking it up to a console. Just read the reviews on amazon about belkin routers and you will see. Go with D-Link or Linksys the two best brands of routers at the moment -
So if I could choose between the D-Link 855,825 and 655 should I go for the 855?
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Ordered the D-Link 655 for 95$ shipped. I was going to order the 825 but after reading reviews it is actually inferior to the 655 except for the dual band option.(it has two antennas vs the three on the 655 as well). I don't feel good about buying a 1 year old + router but the reviews seem really good so..
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Go by your need in terms of $ first and application second.
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855>825>655 -
CyberVisions Martian Notebook Overlord
Even though my network is now completely Dual-Band N, previously I used a Linksys WRT300N, which is as good a router as the 600N is for standard N networks. If you're only looking to spend less then $200, and don't care about DBN (it's a lot better, but about $80 more just for the router, and your adapters have to be DBN to get full use out of it) then the 300N is a good router. If you can spend the extra scratch for a Dual Band system then get the 600N.
You can see the report containing the info on the 610N at : http://tinyurl.com/46pw3d -
Update : Changed my order to a D-link Dir - 825 instead of the 655. I just the range is as good as the 655 when using 2.4 ghz band. does the 825 have ANY other difference from the 655 except for the 2 antennas vs 3 and the dual band vs single band?
New wireless Router help
Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by 12345, Nov 6, 2008.