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What's the best brand of Wi-Fi router?

I need to replace my Wi-Fi router, that darn things reboots every hour or so. I have a D-Link and it's a piece of... plastic :-)

I'm shopping online and between Belkin, Linkys, NetGear, TrendNet and other store brand, I'm lost...

Any suggestions and ball park $$$?
Thanks

by veropierre
asked 4 months ago

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I've pretty much only ever had great success with Linksys routers. They seem to last the longest. You're probably good to go on $50-$75 for a decent Linksys. Usually with these things, the more you spend the more you get.

ganzhimself
4 months ago

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i have a belkin N router, pretty happy with it, cost me about 35 bucks on sale

drsilentg
4 months ago

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I've heard nothing but problems with Belkin (except you, @drsilentg). I've got a Linksys that has worked faithfully for 5 years now. I don't need to upgrade, but want 802.11n in my house. I'm interested to see what others have to say, too.

Oh, I've also heard the new Cisco ones have heat issues.

brotherhalo
4 months ago

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@brotherhalo: http://www.staples.com/Belkin-N150-Wireless-Router/product_927370 is the router i have

drsilentg
4 months ago

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I purchased a Netgear N600 WNDR3800 Premium Edition. I have had no problems with the router. Higher numbers in Netgear models don't necessarily mean better products.

The router offers dual N band with a guest network on each band. Additionally the Netgear WNDA3100 Dual Band Wireless-N Adapter works amazingly well with this router. I'm very pleased with both. YMMV.

whitefacedsimony
4 months ago

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I run Linksys. They aren't perfect, but for me, performance and features are most important, and I just don't think the others do as well. Netgear makes a good router IMO, but I've had 2 Belkins and they were both junk. I've learned what I think is the hard way to cough up $$ for a good Linksys. I just upgraded to a Linksys E3200 and it's working great. @brotherhalo, it does run warm, but no problems yet. I read the E4200 has had some more significant heat issues (one powerful router, though).

meh3884
4 months ago

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@brotherhalo: My Linksys is almost 5 years old too. It has never failed me and I never lose my signal... knock on wood.

missellienc
4 months ago

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I have had both Linksys and Netgear. The Linksys was somewhat easier to set up and configure, but the Netgear has better range and is far more reliable that the Linksys. I will stick with Netgear from now on, unless I get one that falls short.

bigelowb
4 months ago

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Thank you everyone! I'll go with the LinkSys E3200, any deals available?

veropierre
4 months ago

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@veropierre: see the Linksys site:
http://homestore.cisco.com/en-us/Routers/Linksys-E3200-HighPerformance-DualBandN-Router_stcVVproductId129966527VVcatId551966VVviewprod.htm]

I use the E2500: http://homestore.cisco.com/en-us/Routers/Linksys-E2500-Advanced-DualBandN-Router_stcVVproductId129966526VVcatId551966VVviewprod.htm

olperfesser
4 months ago

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@veropierre: $109 on Amazon

missellienc
4 months ago

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@veropierre: Check the Cisco Homestore Outlet...refurb for $75.99 w/ free shipping on the e3200 (have to add to cart to see $75.99 discount).

http://homestore.cisco.com/en-us/Routers/Linksys-Refurbished-E3200-HighPerformance-DualBandN-Router_stcVVproductId138177739VVviewprod.htm

meh3884
4 months ago

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@meh3884: same for 69.99 amazon free ship

http://www.amazon.com/Cisco-Refurbished-High-Performance-Simultaneous-Wireless-N/dp/B006YB9082/ref=sr_1_21?ie=UTF8&qid=1327703470&sr=8-21

shadowblue42
4 months ago

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I like my D-Link router (DIR-632) because I can connect up to 8 Ethernet-enabled devices to it. I like having the hardwired LAN plus the wireless network functionality.

mdnorman
3 months ago

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