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    Which wireless router to buy for home?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Mephistopheles, Aug 22, 2012.

  1. Mephistopheles

    Mephistopheles Notebook Consultant

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    Budget: CAD$100

    I want a router with the best wireless range within my budget. This is my top priority.
    It should have good coverage everywhere in my two-floor house, plus the basement. It'll be connected to 4 laptops, a desktop, a PS3 and a few cell phones.

    I'm not sure about what all I'll need feature wise, I dont mind if it has a USB port.
    Also, I will be watching movies from my desktop over wifi, so I'd like it if it plays smoothly without interruptions, unlike my current router which always pauses for a few seconds every now and then.

    Some routers I found:
    LINKSYS E3200 Wireless N Dual-Band Gigabit Router at Memory Express
    Newegg.ca - Refurbished: NETGEAR WNDR3700-100NAR N600 Dual Band Wireless Gigabit Router IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, IEEE 802.3/3u/3ab
     
  2. tijo

    tijo Sacred Blame

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    downloads No, Dee Dee, no! Super Moderator

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    Yes definitely E4200v1 especially for that price and considering you're mainly looking for a good range.
     
  4. Mephistopheles

    Mephistopheles Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks a lot for that link, I've placed an order for Linksys E4200. Glad I asked here first instead of going for the E3200 yesterday.