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    Which Router to Buy for 6 Person House?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Stunner, Sep 1, 2008.

  1. Stunner

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    Ey guys, I have moved to a new house(1 story), and as far as I know, we have no internet or router for the time being. I am looking to get a router to meet these requirements:

    • wireless N
    • bandwidth limiting(never know when you need it...)
    • large wireless range
    • holds a signal/doesn't have software issues
    • simultaneous Dual-N Band

    I am not expecting to get a router like this for extremely cheap, but don't want it too expensive either. I would say between the $100-$200 range is doable.

    Thanks in advance!
     
    Stunner, Sep 1, 2008
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    Yep, the WRT610N would be a good choice. Shop around for prices, tho'. Regular price on these babies in Canada has just dropped to $169.99 so I imagine you can find it for that in US.
     
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    That router does not support simultaneous Dual-band technology.

    However, it does have:

    "# wireless N
    # bandwidth limiting(never know when you need it...)
    # large wireless range
    # holds a signal/doesn't have software issues"

    And I -always- recommend the DIR-655 for someone not looking to spend a ton of money.
     
    Polarix, Sep 2, 2008
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