I need a new wireless router

Jetster · Mar 13, 2012, 09:16 PM

Looking for recommendations for a new wireless router. Budget is under $150 must be able to handle a lot of traffic, newer tech only. Really I just cant make up my mind so if you recommend something please explain a little about why.
Thanks

Jetster · Mar 14, 2012, 05:19 AM

Here are my options. Again if you have any better idea please suggest

ASUS RT-N56U Wireless Router Dual Band N600 Multim...

NETGEAR WNDR3700-100NAS Wireless Gigabit Router/ U...

D-Link DIR-655 Wireless Broadband Router Xtreme N ...

ASUS RT-N16 Wireless Router 802.11b/g/n up to 300M...

Linksys E4200 Maximum Performance Dual-Band N Rout...

Linksys E3200 Wireless N Router High Performance D...

D-Link DIR-657 HD Media Router 1000 IEEE 802.3/3u/...

D-Link DIR-827 HD Media N600 Router 2000/ SharePo...

Bot · Mar 14, 2012, 05:40 AM

NETGEAR WNDR3800-100NAS

NETGEAR WNDR4500-100NAS

i would go with either of those. i have the NETGEAR WNDR3700-100NAS and love it. could not imagine that the newer ones are not better then that.

if you don't like the netgear camp then i would go with the Linksys E4200V2 .. v2 if possible

Jetster · Mar 14, 2012, 06:17 AM

The NETGEAR WNDR4500 is nice with the USB 3.0 but out of my price range

Im leaning towards the ASUS RT-N56U. great reviews and two USB 2.0 but this is a tough decision

erixx · Mar 14, 2012, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bot

if you don't like the netgear camp then i would go with the Linksys E4200V2 .. v2 if possible

I can't find out about what version 2 adds to version 1 (that I have and like a lot). Can someone tell me?

Edit: found some on newegg:

Linksys E4200v1 uses Broadcom SoC BCM4718 (DD-WRT Supported)
2.4ghz 2 streams- 300 mbits/s

V2 = 2.4ghz 3 streams- 450 mbit/s, features a new Marvell chipset, which is not supported by DD-WRT"

Lol, I didn't know my V1 has DD-WRT support (= bios modding). The speed is variable and noone will ever have constant max speed.

francis511 · Mar 14, 2012, 07:10 AM

http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/test-cent...reless-router/

maleaco · Mar 14, 2012, 11:28 AM

What would be an example of a router that CANT handle much traffic...?

Jetster · Mar 14, 2012, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maleaco

What would be an example of a router that CANT handle much traffic...?

The old G Linksys routers. But really looking for any potential problems with the new stuff. I haven't kept up on routers. Actually mine works great just looking for faster transfers

Live OR Die · Mar 14, 2012, 02:14 PM

What about the Netgear WNDR3700 ? I have the DGND3700 which is the ADSL 2+ Version and i take it to lans and it never drops out some of the features i don't use like the USB but i brought it so it would last a few years.

NanoTechSoldier · Mar 14, 2012, 03:18 PM

Netgear WNDR3700 & Flash DD-WRT Firmware On It & Unlock ALL Router Features + More..

NETGEAR WNDR3700-100NAS Wireless Gigabit Router/ U...

On DD-WRT Firmware, You Can Also Change Your Username From Admin etc.. To Whatever You Want..

Jetster · Mar 15, 2012, 09:20 AM

I ended up ordering this

http://homestore.cisco.com/en-us/Rou...VVviewprod.htm

I also found this web site that is very helpful with reviews

http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/lanwa...er-charts/view

Mar 13, 2012, 09:16 PM	#1
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Mar 14, 2012, 05:19 AM	#2
Jetster Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,871 (2.35/day) Thanks: 934 Thanked 863 Times in 631 Posts System Specs	Here are my options. Again if you have any better idea please suggest ASUS RT-N56U Wireless Router Dual Band N600 Multim... NETGEAR WNDR3700-100NAS Wireless Gigabit Router/ U... D-Link DIR-655 Wireless Broadband Router Xtreme N ... ASUS RT-N16 Wireless Router 802.11b/g/n up to 300M... Linksys E4200 Maximum Performance Dual-Band N Rout... Linksys E3200 Wireless N Router High Performance D... D-Link DIR-657 HD Media Router 1000 IEEE 802.3/3u/... D-Link DIR-827 HD Media N600 Router 2000/ SharePo... Last edited by Jetster; Mar 14, 2012 at 05:52 AM.

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Mar 14, 2012, 06:17 AM	#4
Jetster Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,871 (2.35/day) Thanks: 934 Thanked 863 Times in 631 Posts System Specs	The NETGEAR WNDR4500 is nice with the USB 3.0 but out of my price range Im leaning towards the ASUS RT-N56U. great reviews and two USB 2.0 but this is a tough decision

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Mar 14, 2012, 11:28 AM	#7
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Mar 15, 2012, 09:20 AM	#11
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