Need router to connect a Wii

[DBissett]

OK, so we're getting a Wii for our daughter and want to connect to the internet with it to stream from Netflix and maybe game a little. I don't know a thing about routers but the reviews for this one below are good. Would that work well, is it overkill, not sufficient, what? Advice really appreciated.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833162134

 

[UsandThem]

How far is the Wii going to be away from the router? Also, for $60.00 you could get a wireless N router which is more "future proof" when you add additional gadgets.

 

[DBissett]

Distance to Wii < 50'.

 

[UsandThem]

I just purchased the Buffalo WZR-HP-G300NH router for $69.99 at Amazon. It is a very powerful wireless N router that offers plenty of room for future wireless N gadgets (Netflix players, laptops, etc.). However, it was not the easiest to get everything connected to it because of all the configuration options of DD-WRT firmware (I have set up around ten wireless routers before, so I have had a little experience with the individual settings). Once I got it running, the performance is great. You can flash "user friendly" Buffalo firmware to it if you don't feel like messing with DD-WRT.

However, depending on your knowledge level of routers and how much time you are willing to invest in getting it up and running, another good performing router that is geared towards simple configuration and set-up is the Cisco-Valet Plus Wireless Router. It can be found at Amazon for around $79.00.

IMO, it just doesn't make sense to limit your future performance of additional electronics by getting a wireless G router. If you are 100&#37; positive that you will never add any wireless N clients to it, then go for it. If not, get a N router.

 

[DBissett]

I ran across the Buffalo routers earlier today, and will look to get the WHR-HP-G300N, one step down from the one you mentioned. Egg is out of it right now but some are expected soon. The reviews and user experience with those products are really good. And I hope to get enough help from Uverse and Nintendo to do the setup with minimal pain.

 

[UsandThem]

Buffalo also has a very active user support forum. I had to go there for a few answers on getting mine set up correctly. After getting everything to work, I love it. Very good range and performance.

Good luck!