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
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This: Linksys E4200 Maximum Performance Dual Band Wireless N Router WEP WPA WPA2 Retail *Recertified - Linksys - E4200-RM is rather hard to beat at that price. The E4200v1 has among the best range on 2.4GHz and very good throughput on 5GHz. This one also has excellent throughput, but less range on 2.4GHz: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?
Item=N82E16833320062.
However, given the price of the refurb E4200v1 it's very hard to recommend something else. -
Yes definitely E4200v1 especially for that price and considering you're mainly looking for a good range.
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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.
Which wireless router to buy for home?
Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Mephistopheles, Aug 22, 2012.