WiFi Router advice needed

[jbachandouris]

I am considering upgrading my wireless router from G to N. Thing is my Linksys G router (10 years old) is still working well.

I have a Netgear N300 that I installed at Mom's (for when I am there of course), so I thought about swapping them out.

I have Roadrunner Turbo. I do not play games.

Here's what I know:
An N router can't magically give you more speed then is physically coming into your house. The main difference I see is range and network performance (between computers on the same network) and bandwidth (allowing a better streaming video experience).

So, should I use mine until it dies, install the N300, or save up for an Airport Extreme (I say save, because iPad 3 is my next purchase, hopefully)?

Opinions needed.

 

[miles01110]

I'd swap out for the N300.

 

[ablashek]

Save Save Save all the way.

I made made the mistake of buying mediocre Wifi Routers with N, N+, and any other gimmick companies put on the box these days to sell you essentially the same thing. In the end of the day, I ended up going for an Airport Extreme. (Airport Express´s I used it for my 3 story house for a year or two. Its great but the Extreme has much better signal strength).

So right now I have it configured this way, Office - Extreme. Home - Extreme. Mom´s Home - Extreme.

Seriously, I could have saved a lot more money by just buying Apple from the get go.

And if your house is not so big, maybe you have an apartment. Go for an Airport Express. I use it all the time, and its great. Works great for Downloading, Some Streaming, and Surfing. Plus its cheaper.

 

[miles01110]

The AEBS is no more or less reliable than pretty much any other wireless router of decent quality. The N300 is fine for casual use, and actually can have a lot more utility than an AEBS in terms of advanced features or firmware upgrades.