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Looking to Buy a Wireless Router

anirban

anirban

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Hello All!

I am looking to purchase a new wireless router, preferably with 802.11N specification. I also have several devices that run on b/g frequency, so having a router with simultaneous support (for N and b/g) would be the best one.

Do you folks have any ideas on what router I should be looking at?

Thanks a lot!
 
macbookairman said:
There's always Apple's Airport Extreme (or express, depending on what exactly you need).

Check it out here: http://www.apple.com/wifi/
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Yeah I had Airport Extreme in mind, but it seems a little expensive at $179. I really don't have much experience about the router market, but it seems that I should be able to get a comparatively cheaper router with the same capabilities.

Or do you think that $179 is a reasonable price point for a simultaneous N/g/b router?

Thanks!
 
At one time there was a significant problem with the Airport Express, some sort of power regulation issue caused it to fail fairly quickly for some people.

I bought an Airport Extreme almost as soon as they were released, best wifi router I've ever owned.
 
I have had no problem out of mine either. It replaced a Linksys that would not stay connected.
 
Get the AEBS if you need dual-networking. Look for a refurb or on MacMall or Amazon or Ebay. Look for a slighty used too if you want to save a few more bucks.
 
Yeah I agree the Airport Extreme is an excellent choice, but I am not confident about the $179 price tag.

I think I might be able to get an equal specd router for about ~$100 on the market- but I could be wrong! That's why I need your help!

Do you think I might be able to find a cheaper router with the same capabilities, for a cheaper cost?
 
My AEBS replaced a Linksys, which replaced a NetGear.

Neither of those held up, always dropping out, the LinkSys was replaced twice due to failure, ( just quit working).

Your call, but sometimes you get what you pay for.
 
anirban said:
Yeah I agree the Airport Extreme is an excellent choice, but I am not confident about the $179 price tag.

I think I might be able to get an equal specd router for about ~$100 on the market- but I could be wrong! That's why I need your help!

Do you think I might be able to find a cheaper router with the same capabilities, for a cheaper cost?
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I have this netgear router, and it is wifi certified for a, b, g, and n wifi types. It was easy to set up, and it's nice and fast (at least with my Internet). It's $110, which is not bad for this quality of a router. It covers my whole house with full reception. Check it out for yourself, here's the link:
www.netgear.com/products/RoutersandGateways/WNDR3300.aspx
Hope that helps :D
 
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anirban said:
Hello All!

I am looking to purchase a new wireless router, preferably with 802.11N specification. I also have several devices that run on b/g frequency, so having a router with simultaneous support (for N and b/g) would be the best one.

Do you folks have any ideas on what router I should be looking at?

Thanks a lot!
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Try the Airport Extreme, or better, Time Capsule. Easy, works great, ho hassles.
sek
 
scottkifnw said:
Try the Airport Extreme, or better, Time Capsule. Easy, works great, ho hassles.
sek
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Im not in the market for Time Capsule- just a router, that can allow me to share an external drive and printer.

The Netgear 3300 looks great, but I don't think it has a USB port to share hard drives or printers. Please correct me if I am wrong!


Darn, I think I might just bite the bullet and pick up the Airport Extreme at $179

Also, the Airport Extreme has only 3 LAN ports. Is it possible to hook up a hub/switch to increase the number of wired ports on the device?

Thanks!
 
anirban said:
Im not in the market for Time Capsule- just a router, that can allow me to share an external drive and printer.

The Netgear 3300 looks great, but I don't think it has a USB port to share hard drives or printers. Please correct me if I am wrong!


Darn, I think I might just bite the bullet and pick up the Airport Extreme at $179

Also, the Airport Extreme has only 3 LAN ports. Is it possible to hook up a hub/switch to increase the number of wired ports on the device?

Thanks!
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Try the Belkin N+. I'm using that and it meet all your qualifications but its USB port can't share a printer.
 
Not sure if you've purchased a router yet, but I'd get the AirPort Extreme. I had a netgear wireless b/g/n router and it worked decently, but kept disconnecting. I bought the AirPort Extreme I guess maybe 2 months ago, maybe more, and it has worked flawlessly ever since. I'll update my original thread on my impressions as well.

It's worth the price.
 
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