I'm in need of a new wireless router, but not sure what's a good one to get. It will be for basic computer use, couple cell phones / tablets. The most it's going to be doing is streaming movies from netflix. I'll also need it to have a wired connection for my primary gaming computer to connect through, I prefer not to game on wireless. My budget is around $50-80 max. I've seen a lot in this range, but I'd prefer not to buy something and find out its a piece o crap. Anyone have any suggestions for a quality router in this price range? or at least the best quality I can get? Thanks!
The general idea about Home Wireless is to get a Wireless Router that is DD-WRT compatible, (in case One needs advanced features), Dual Band capable, and being flexible about budget. Saving within the sub $100 category on a device that is going to be used for few years and it is the center of the Internet connection/Local Network is rather Silly. --------------------- Money is Not an issue. Asus RT-N66U -RT-N66U http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833320091 Best value for the price. Cisco E4200 refurb. http://homestore.cisco.com/en-us/Ro...-router_stcVVproductId133604734VVviewprod.htm I want sub $100 and new (I am allergic to refurb.) Buffalo WZR-HP-AG300H http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833162070 -------------- I want to spend less and do not care about Giga, and NAS, but need good Wireless. This is decent Wireless Router with Dual radio. Cisco E2500 refurb. $35. http://homestore.cisco.com/en-us/Ro...-Router_stcVVproductId138177695VVviewprod.htm Rosewill USB $25 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833166046
Do you happen to know how often they restock those refurbished e4200's? are there usually any issues with refurbs? Thanks!
I do not know. Many people around here bought the E4200v1 in the last year, thus far there is No complains.
I bought this router 2 years ago and have been very pleased with it: http://www.walmart.com/ip/NETGEAR-N3...outer/10928683 Before that I had a Netgear that lasted at least 6 years before it started giving me issues. Just to give you an idea, I use the router for a wired connection to our desktop and server, and a wireless connection to: printer (connected to 2 laptops and 1 desktop), 2 laptops, blu-ray player, Nintendo DS, and a wii. I also use the router for my secure connection to work. No problems at all.
That's a solid unit. You can get a refurb from Newegg for $30, or $20 on sale. The units I received from Newegg were v2 (last two shipments, first one was all v1). Most of the retail-boxed units are V3. V2 is flashable to dd-wrt.
you could try a medialink router, you can find them on Amazon. Very reasonably priced and they have over 4000 reviews! That's almost unheard of as far as wireless router reviews go. In a lot of cases I have also seen good high end priced type routers that have been refurbished and sold for cheap on Amazon also. Just my two cents
