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What should I look at when buying a wireless router?

Dec 19, 2012 3:57 AM

My belkin wireless B died yesterday after about 6 years of awesome use. Now, I'm looking to get a replacement and the features available are a tad bit overwhelming. All I really want is something that will download up to 1mps, has password lock, is reasonably priced, and won't poop out in a month. Range is not a big consideration at all, but that seems to be what all of the router specs keep touting.

So my questions are: (1) What router would you recommend? and (2) What do you personally consider important when shopping for a router?

kerowyn kerowyn

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Get one as cheap as possible, with decent ratings.Well know brand, good reviews on Tigerdirect and Newegg.
This is what I recommend. D-Link (DIR-601) for $22 free shipping.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833127288

Be careful with ratings a router that has lots of features especially one that supports DD-WRT will get 'extra rating points' for the features, which you will not use.

Now about your old router.
I have found that power supplies is the cause for router failures over %50 of the time. Even an under powered power supply can power a unit but not give you full functionality.

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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833127288&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL122012&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL122012-_-EMC-122012-Index-_-WirelessRouters-_-33127288-L019A
17.99 with the code EMCJHHN67

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@caffeine_dude: Thanks for the input! That was incredibly helpful. I didn't know the power supply issue. Hopefully it will be a while before I have to troubleshoot my router, but that is good information to know.

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@caffeine_dude: Sweet!

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Just thought you guys might want to know. Got the router you recommended and it is AMAZING! It is way faster than my old router and I'm so glad I listened to you. So thanks for making my xmas eve super awesome. :D

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