What's a good router to get? wireless?

[Spooner]

We're switchin from DSL to cable modem and our Hub won't work.

Apparently we need to buy a router. Which should I get? I have a CompUSA and BestBuy near me.

thanks

 

Well, I may be going against popular opinion here, but I really like the Linksys BEFSR41. Never had to use tech support, but I hear it sucks royally.

 

[mcveigh]

just search the networking forum...where this should be.

but, I like linksys BEFSR41, or the wireless BEFW11S4

I also like smc products, I have a 7004avwbr at home

 

[minendo]

Originally posted by: JuMpR629
Well, I may be going against popular opinion here, but I really like the Linksys BEFSR41. Never had to use tech support, but I hear it sucks royally.

Great router. I've got four of them up and running in different locations at the moment and have never had any problems.

 

[murphy55d]

Currently using a D-Link Di704P router... no issues. Has a print server built in, as well.

 

[Spooner]

Originally posted by: murphy55d
Currently using a D-Link Di704P router... no issues. Has a print server built in, as well.

how much $$?

It seems as thought the Linksys BEFSR41 goes for about $60 at bestbuy

 

[SaltBoy]

Originally posted by: murphy55d
Currently using a D-Link Di704P router... no issues. Has a print server built in, as well.

I'm using one too. Works great!

 

[mpitts]

I currently have the BEFW11S4 Wireless router.

I was using a Netgear RT314 before that. I had it for over a year and never had a problem with it. I would highly recommend their products.

 

[murphy55d]

Originally posted by: Spooner

Originally posted by: murphy55d
Currently using a D-Link Di704P router... no issues. Has a print server built in, as well.

how much $$?

It seems as thought the Linksys BEFSR41 goes for about $60 at bestbuy

http://www.bestbuy.com/Detail.asp?m=488&cat=540&scat=1574&e=11099012

79.99
- 20.00 MIR
---------------
59.99

 

[mcveigh]

from techbargains
eCOST has the Belkin 4-port cable/DSL router for $44.34 minus $30 rebate = $14.34. Awaiting stock to arrive.


link

 

[Spooner]

Originally posted by: mcveigh
from techbargains
eCOST has the Belkin 4-port cable/DSL router for $44.34 minus $30 rebate = $14.34. Awaiting stock to arrive.


link

that looks like a nice price, but we're looking to get one at a Brick and Mortar store in order for us to pick it up today

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: murphy55d

Originally posted by: Spooner

Originally posted by: murphy55d
Currently using a D-Link Di704P router... no issues. Has a print server built in, as well.

how much $$?

It seems as thought the Linksys BEFSR41 goes for about $60 at bestbuy

http://www.bestbuy.com/Detail.asp?m=488&cat=540&scat=1574&e=11099012

79.99
- 20.00 MIR
---------------
59.99

Or you can visit your local Office Depot B&M and buy the Linksys BEFSR41 for the same price WITHOUT a rebate

$79.99 (item 375031)
-$20 off $50 coupon
-------------------------------------
$59.99

 

[yellowperil]

Amazon has the BEFSR41 for $60 shipped with a $10 rebate (link)

I got a D-Link DI-604 for $30 AR from Best Buy (Amazon had it for the same price too) but it looks like the rebate expired. It is a pretty good router.

 

[Spooner]

Hey guys.... what about a wireless router?

how much those go for?

 

[Fausto]

Originally posted by: JuMpR629
Well, I may be going against popular opinion here, but I really like the Linksys BEFSR41. Never had to use tech support, but I hear it sucks royally.

I'll vote for this router as well. I've had nothing but good luck with mine....an absolute breeze to set up.

 

[Spooner]

Looks like the linksys wireless 4-port router goes for about $150



is it worth it? We can have all our computers plugged in wiht wires, but my work laptop has a wireless card in it and would be hella cool to access things without plugging in

 

[amdskip]

Get both! That will work great for the laptop and use the wired for the desktops for security purposes.

 

A) Don't get the Belkin - before I had the Linksys, I had a Belkin and it completely died after about 5 days.

B) The D-Link 614+ is a good router (about $150) but there was a $50 rebate at Circuit City about 3 weeks ago - so watch out for such rebates in the future.

 

[RossMAN]

Circuit City this week has the Linksys BEFSR41 on sale for $79.99 -$10 Mfr. Mail-in Rebate -$20 Circuit City Mail-in Rebate =$49.99

 

[NetworkDad]

Cisco 806 with firewall package - You'd have to order this one online though - Probably $350 - $500 ish.