Hey Anandtech people,
I've lurked these forums for a long time now and you all seem like such a nice group of people ... who also know lots more than me about tech. So hopefully I can get some advice?
I am currently using a Netgear WRG614.v4 wlan/router to run my home wireless network. And it is awful. A terrible product - an incomprehensible set up process, poor signal strength and limited security funtionality. Also it is like 20 years old now.
Added to this is the fact that my net bandwidth is significantly decreased when using a routed net connection instead of running straight from the modem (download times of an 200mb entourage episode on the router are usually around 40 kbps, without router they are usually around 300kbps).
So I was wondering what would be the ideal wireless router for me? I plan to have my pc and an xbox 360 routed from it, with a toshiba laptop as well as a Asus Eee Pc recieving wireless (both with built in recievers). I might use my DS on it now and then as well. I'm looking for something with good performance (it doesnt have to be incredible, just enough to get through a couple of thin walls) with rock solid reliability and an easy and intuitive set up process. Cost is not really as issue, but the cheaper the better!
Can anyone help? Thanks guys!
I've lurked these forums for a long time now and you all seem like such a nice group of people ... who also know lots more than me about tech. So hopefully I can get some advice?
I am currently using a Netgear WRG614.v4 wlan/router to run my home wireless network. And it is awful. A terrible product - an incomprehensible set up process, poor signal strength and limited security funtionality. Also it is like 20 years old now.
Added to this is the fact that my net bandwidth is significantly decreased when using a routed net connection instead of running straight from the modem (download times of an 200mb entourage episode on the router are usually around 40 kbps, without router they are usually around 300kbps).
So I was wondering what would be the ideal wireless router for me? I plan to have my pc and an xbox 360 routed from it, with a toshiba laptop as well as a Asus Eee Pc recieving wireless (both with built in recievers). I might use my DS on it now and then as well. I'm looking for something with good performance (it doesnt have to be incredible, just enough to get through a couple of thin walls) with rock solid reliability and an easy and intuitive set up process. Cost is not really as issue, but the cheaper the better!
Can anyone help? Thanks guys!
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