Daniel asks…
im looking for a wireless router with long range(one side of house to other approx. 50 ft.)what can i get?
the one i have wont reach very far. i have the cheaper linksys and it lets me play my game but its choppy as crazy and will lose signal after about 30 minutes. im looking at the NETGEAR - RangeMax Wireless-N Gigabit Router with 4-Port Ethernet Switch would that get the job done? :( HELP!!
netgear answers:
I have sworn off linksys products due to previous bad experiences. I use a netgear router now and have little problems though I can't promise it will get the range you need. You can however buy a wireless range extender and ensure it will work without needing a new router. What it does is pick up the signal from a closer point, say the middle of you house, and relays it from that point out giving you greater range. You just have to hook it up to your computer, log in to it and tell it what network to connect to, then move it to the halfway point between your router and wireless device.
Ken asks…
Help with Wireless N routing....?
I currently am running a Belkin N+ router. I have comcast cable high speed internet. I have my xbox hooked up via Ethernet and also I have 3 laptops, and 5 or 6 other devices connected wirelessly in and out throughout the day. I am unhappy with the current routers range, my house is 3 floors and about 1650 sqft. I also constantly have to reset the router because it stops communicating to my modem. I am willing to pay up to $200 for a new router. I need to know what router will perform best with all my connection needs. The router stays in the basement (above ground) and we usually use our laptops in our rooms (third floor). I have been looking at a few models. Please let me know if you agree, disagree, have comments, issues, or better ideas. All info would be helpful but please only if you are experienced.
http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/954252/D-Link-DIR-655-Xtreme-N/?cm_mmc=Mercent-_-PriceGrabber-_-Wireless_Networking-_-954252&mr:referralID=c8cb2979-fcf6-11de-a274-000423bb4e79#reviewTab
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/NETGEAR+-+RangeMax+Wireless-N+Gigabit+Router+with+4-Port+Ethernet+Switch/8669899.p?id=1196470792077&skuId=8669899
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Linksys+-+Dual-Band+Wireless-N+Gigabit+Router+with+4-Port+Ethernet+Switch/8892335.p?id=1215819613183&skuId=8892335
netgear answers:
Good question! My first overall comment is, if you can find a way to move your router to the middle of the house, or at least somewhere on the middle floor, you will be much happier with any wireless router/access point you may purchase. Remember, the wireless signal radiates outwards around the Router. If the Router is in the basement below everything, the signal must travel up two stories, and still have enough strength to connect well to your devices.
Next, please get rid of that Belkin. Belkin is a very inexpensive alternative to Wireless, but you get what you pay for.
Third, I have first hand experience with the D-Link wireless N products, and I can honestly say that I am personally not satisfied with the range I am receiving from mine (Xtreme-N access point). I would suggest the Cisco (Linksys) first, then the Netgear. The Netgear would probably be less expensive, but I believe the Cisco will offer better performance. If you wanted to dive a little deeper into your pockets, your next option is to invest in a nice high-powered commercial access point; however, try the residential retail options first before investing $400+ on a solution.
Your greatest benefit will come from moving that router out of the basement. Like I mentioned above, if the router is in the middle of the house the signal only has to travel one story in each direction, and you will receive a greater signal strength as a result.
ALSO, a little tidbit on Wireless N if you weren't already aware. 802.11n offers two benefits: increased reception range and signal strength, and increased data transfer speeds. The increased range is due to the higher powered transmitters and is a benefit to any clients running wireless b/g/n. The increased speed is a benefit only to Wireless N compatible devices. Any wireless b/g devices will still function at a maximum of 54Mbps. There are also three "pursuasions" if you will, of N routers: standard, dual band, and simultaneous dual band. Wireless N is the first wireless technology to be able to run on both the 2.4 and the 5.0 GHz frequency bands. The STANDARD wireless N runs ONLY on the 2.4GHz band, and is NOT the fastest; however, it IS backwards compatible with wireless b/g devices and is the most popular. Dual band routers allow the user to switch between using the 2.4GHz OR the 5.0GHz bands, BUT NOT BOTH. If the router is running in the 5.0GHz band, the greatest speed may be achieved, but it is NOT backwards compatible with wireless b/g devices, only dual band wireless N equipped clients. The simultaneous dual band routers offer the best of both worlds, offering the speed benefits of the 5.0GHz band AND the compatibility of the 2.4GHz band at the same time. Also, wireless N will not function at its top speed in ANY configuration unless you have WPA2-AES encryption setup and enabled.
The moral of the story is: If you do not have any Wireless N devices, and do not forsee in the near future obtaining or converting any, MOST households DO NOT NEED wireless N unless they need the Range, and then in that case they would only need the Standard N router. Comcast's top residential download speed I believe tops at 12Mbps. Wireless G operates at a max of 54Mbps, so G runs almost 5x faster than your internet connection anyways, so there will be no internet speed increase by moving to wireless N UNLESS you have an in-home network setup and are transferring files amongst devices.
I hope this helps!
Mark asks…
Best wireless N router for under $60?
I'm trying to find the best wireless n router for around $60 or less. I found a couple at amazon. They have many more. Can you please recommend which one is best based on price, features and why? Thanks!
1. Medialink - Wireless N Router
http://www.amazon.com/Medialink-Wireless-802-11n-Internal-Antenna/dp/B0044YU60M/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1331510530&sr=1-1
2. ASUS (RT-N12/B) Wireless-N 300
http://www.amazon.com/RT-N12-Wireless-N-Advance-coverage-Router/dp/B005EIH4DE/ref=pd_cp_e_0
3. Belkin N300
http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-N300-Wireless-N-Router/dp/B004N6259Q/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1331511022&sr=1-3
4. Netgear
http://www.amazon.com/Netgear-RangeMax-Wireless-Router-WPN824N/dp/B004H1PMJC/ref=sr_1_12?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1331511370&sr=1-12
5. TP-Link
http://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-WL-TL-WR841N-300Mbps-Routr/dp/B0037D51FQ/ref=sr_1_18?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1331511474&sr=1-18
and
http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WR1043ND-Ultimate-Wireless-Gigabit/dp/B002YLAUU8/ref=sr_1_21?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1331511474&sr=1-21
netgear answers:
Myself and two of my buddys have the dir-655 router. All three of us have had good luck with it and the new firmware for it. D-Link. You can get on for around 60 on amazon and buy.com The reviews on it are really good too.
Joseph asks…
Which wireless router is best for me?
I have Comcast "Performance" Internet service. I want to get a wireless router, and I have it narrowed down between two choices, both of which were on Comcast's page of acceptable and compatible routers:
- NETGEAR RangeMax WNR1000 Wireless Router
- Cisco-Linksys WRT310N Wireless-N Gigabit Router.
I have a laptop, bought January 28th, 2011, which this router will be hooked up to, or whatever, this is the computer with which my router will be used with. My computer is a laptop, an Acer Aspire 7741Z-4643. I'm CLUELESS!!!! Please, please, please help me decide!!!! Thank you so much!!!!
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I forgot to mention I was going to order it from Amazon.com (I have a small addiction to Amazon LOL) so I most likely won't be able to return it ... because I'm lazy. Can you also mention WHY you recommend the one you choose? Thanks you guys :) This is a huge help because other then turning it on, and emailing, I'm computer illiterate!!!
ALSO, the Cisco has a no CD installation, and the other one, I have no idea but it seems more complicated.
I also wanted to mention that I have a Arris modem - I've read customer reviews that say some modems don't work with these 2 routers. I'm assuming it's new because I just got Comcast 2 weeks ago.
netgear answers:
I would probably try the Netgear router because i have a Cisco router and it does not work very well. The Cisco router is always cutting out and then it confuses my laptop. I would definetly reccomend trying the netgear one first but make sure you find out how long you have to take it back incase you don't like it.
Hope this helps!
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