which of these wireless n routers should i buy?

hi, i want to buy a wireless n router. i'm confused at which one to choose. Here's a list of all routers which i have targeted on ebay. I want the one with the longest range..(perhaps up to 300m?)

1) D link DIR 615:

http://cgi.ebay.com/D-LINK-DIR-615-...s=66:2|65:15|39:1|240:1318|301:0|293:1|294:50

2) Asus RT-N11 EZ

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Asus-RT-N11...s=66:2|65:15|39:1|240:1318|301:0|293:1|294:50

3) linksys WRT 300N

http://cgi.ebay.com/Linksys-WRT300N...s=66:2|65:15|39:1|240:1318|301:0|293:1|294:50

4) Buffalo Wireless-N NFINITI WHR-G300N

http://cgi.ebay.com/Buffalo-Wireles...s=66:2|65:15|39:1|240:1318|301:0|293:1|294:50

5) Linksys WRT160N Ultra Fast RangePlus Wireless-N Router

http://cgi.ebay.com/Linksys-WRT160N...s=66:2|65:15|39:1|240:1318|301:0|293:2|294:50

6) NETGEAR WNR834B RANGEMAX WIRELESS N

http://cgi.ebay.com/NETGEAR-WNR834B...s=66:2|65:15|39:1|240:1318|301:0|293:2|294:50

7) NEW! TP-Link TL-WR941ND 300Mbps Wireless N DSL Router

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-TP-Link-TL-...M?hash=item3ca1ebcf45&_trksid=p3286.m63.l1177

 

Of the ones you've got listed, the WRT300N is the best single band N Router, but if you're looking at getting a good N router, get a WRT600N Dual-Band N. Most people either don't understand DBN or haven't caught on, but if you want speed and versatility, Dual-Band is the way to go. Stay clear of the WRT610N - it had significant problems during a head-head test with other DBN routers. The test team substituted their own 600N for it, and it was ranked at the top. I had a 300N before I got my 600N. Remember though, that to get full advantage of DBN technology, you need a dual-band capable adapter as well. But it is literally having 2 separate network bands in one Router.

As an example, I run all of my gaming and business data over my 600N's 5ghz band, and the rest of the house (family) on the 2.4ghz band. Using Quality of Service settings to give my PS3 and my notebook adapter priority access to the Router, I get better speed without any interference from any traffic on the other band. Each band has its own separate SSID and setup modes. If you do any online gaming, it's definitely worth it. A PS3 or Xbox uses Wireless G adapters for wireless connectivity; to get around that and increase your speed and take advantage of Dual-Band technology, you can add a WGA600N DBN adapter to the console - it plugs into the console's Ethernet port, instantly bypassing the wireless adapter. The WGA600N connects to the Router over whatever band you've chosen (in my case the 5ghz band), and along with priority access also setup for it, it increases your gaming speed to Wireless N. I remember when I first set everything up - the difference was immediate and noticeable both in my gameplay and in my long term stats. Every area came up. Since I prefer shooters like COD, Killzone 2, and others, having any edge in a fight is the difference between winning and being a bullet sponge like my opponents.

You may not realize it, but Linksys also sells a Wireless N Gaming Router, the WRT330N. The diffference between it and the 300N is that the 330N is designed to pass through gaming data as a priority, but you can do that with QoS also.

Check these links out:

Understanding Dual-Band

Understanding Throughput

Dual-Band Router Showdown - InfoWeek

Router/Networking FAQ's

 

Great information...I was going to recommend the Linksys as well out of the links posted.

 

but the linksys wrt300n is only draft 1.0, not draft 2.0, isn't this a bit outdated?
I have also targeted a tp link TL-WR941ND which is said to have great range. How does the linksys wrt300n range compare with this?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-TP-Link-T...:1|240:1318|301:0|293:1|294:50#ht_1780wt_1167

 

i've set my mind on the tp link:

http://reviews.cnet.com/routers/tp-link-tl-wr941nd/4505-3319_7-33178398.html?tag=box4505

how do you guys like it?? any pros and cons? i need it for web browsing and sometime bringing it to friends places for lan parties and other times playing with friends through wireless at long range.

 

Price must have been a BIG factor. You realize that you picked one with no "N" only mode? You realize if any "G" devices are on the network, the router will revert to "G" only mode? You can't have both or "N" only in a situation like that. Just seems like you went against your desired parameters.

 

so, i cannot get a good range with it. seems it's not worth it then.

 

Wireless N will be certified this year, so the "Draft" is a bit moot at this point. Remember, you asked for the best on your list, but I also gave you better alternatives.

The protocols don't change much once the Draft has been released and companies start building and selling hardware. Generally any changes that are made can be updated with a firmware update, but once the cert process begins anything that alters the standard itself usually won't happen until after the certification is completed.

The IEEE certification process takes time, but what many people don't realize is that it is the companies that sell the hardware also belong to IEEE and are responsible for developing the new standard to begin with. The reason they start marketing devices prior to the Standard's certification is to get a ROI recoupment on their research and development costs. They can't legally sell it as the official Standard, so they have to call it a Draft version. But in reality, when they go to production, it means that the standard has reached the point that it has started the cert process and any changes, if there are any, won't be significant enough to alter the standard itself. There may be newer equipment that might work more efficiently, but as far as the standard itself goes there won't be any significant changes during the certification process itself. To do so would mean they'd have to approve the change and restart the process, and that means time and money wasted. So the certification process doesn't begin unless they're at the point where things aren't going to change.

As far as the TP Link - it actually has less features than the 300N. I didn't see any listing for Quality of Service, and other standard features found on most routers. And as has already been noted, not having an N only mode will affect not just range but speed. Also, any site or page that would say you're "protected" if you use PayPal is one I tend to avoid anyway. I don't do Paypal for any reason, and I steer my clients away from using it as well. I'm sure some feel differently, especially if they sell and use it. But Paypal has made an art out of legalized robbery - only governments and banks are better at it.

I use Linksys Routers for several reasons, and price usually doesn't worry me.
Being a Consultant that provides Webex Remote Support to clients and other systems, I need the reliability and speed that an N router provides, along with the versatility and capability of a Dual-Band N network. I have no complaints. When the rare occasion happens that I've needed to talk to Linksys about a particular setup, they've been more than helpful, though in today's I/T industry getting consistent and reliable support from anyone is a trick. But I've not had any problems with them.

It all depends on your specific needs - though my primary need is for business, I'm also a very active online gamer, so my setup gives me advantages on both priorities. But even if I didn't need it for business or gaming, I'd still likely get the same hardware for basic internet needs because I've used Linksys hardware for many years and have never had problems with it, which is more than owners of other brands can say. Maybe I'm luckier or I maintain my stuff better, but as an old QA specialist, I tend to buy things I know are of good quality and that will last much longer than I'll use it for.

Everyone is different - I can only give you my opinion based on my own experience and use, and what I do for my own clients.