How to pick out a router?

thatguy512

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What do i need to look for when i'm purchasing a router?It's been a long while since i last purchased my last router and now i need to get another one since my netgear router is bricked and won't hard reset or unbrick no matter what i try.

I'm just gunna list some info that i can think of right off my head.If you need more info just post and i'll reply with the info.

ISP:AT&T
Internet Speed:1.5mb (I know it's crap)
Operating System:Vista 64x

Thanks

Out of these which one would u pick?

D-Link® DIR-615 Wireless-N Router
http://www.officedepot.com/a/product...15-Wireless-N/

D-Link® DIR-600 Wireless 150 Router
http://www.officedepot.com/a/product...-Wireless-150/
I might just get the D-LINK 615
Belkin
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....2180070 83453

NETGEAR - 802.11g Wireless Router
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....0518262 45223

I don't really like NETGEAR because the current one i have is bricked and i don't like how that happens after a bad firmware update and that seems pretty common from what i see on the netgear forums.
 
Check out my reply in your other thread. But since you've worded this one differently I'll answer this one too.

1. Wireless type. Could be G or could be N. N technology is the latest and greatest with the fastest speeds and biggest range. Wireless devices will connect to wireless N routers, just at G speeds. However, I am pretty sure you'll still benefit from the increased range.

2. Brand. It doesn't matter a whole lot, but you do get what you pay for. I'd look for a middle of the road type of router. Netgear and Linksys are my favorite two brands.

3. That's really about it. I can't think of anything else I would consider. If anyone else can think of something post it up.
 
Check out my reply in your other thread. But since you've worded this one differently I'll answer this one too.

1. Wireless type. Could be G or could be N. N technology is the latest and greatest with the fastest speeds and biggest range. Wireless devices will connect to wireless N routers, just at G speeds. However, I am pretty sure you'll still benefit from the increased range.

2. Brand. It doesn't matter a whole lot, but you do get what you pay for. I'd look for a middle of the road type of router. Netgear and Linksys are my favorite two brands.

3. That's really about it. I can't think of anything else I would consider. If anyone else can think of something post it up.
Out of these which one would u pick?

D-Link® DIR-615 Wireless-N Router
http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/508505/D-Link-DIR-615-Wireless-N/

D-Link® DIR-600 Wireless 150 Router
http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/567018/D-Link-DIR-600-Wireless-150/

Belkin
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8993949&type=product&id=1218007083453

NETGEAR - 802.11g Wireless Router
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=5507043&type=product&id=1051826245223

I don't really like NETGEAR because the current one i have is bricked and i don't like how that happens after a bad firmware update and that seems pretty common from what i see on the netgear forums.
 
I can't view the 2 from best buy. It says that online ordering is temp. unavailable.

However the D-Link wireless N is pretty good (I tend to rank D-Link as 3rd or 4th on my list). I'd get that one over the 150.

And since the D-Link is a Wireless N then I said it is probably going to be better than the Belkin. Though I'd probably rank Belkin as the better brand. (remeber I could actually get in and look at the specs on this one).

If you don't like the netgear, then avoid the last one.


Overall I think it comes down to what you want. It seems like you selected all similar priced routers here so I'd say of those listed, I'd go with the D-Link wireless N since it allows for future growth (your next laptop will probably be N compatible) and it has a bigger range.
 
I can't view the 2 from best buy. It says that online ordering is temp. unavailable.

However the D-Link wireless N is pretty good (I tend to rank D-Link as 3rd or 4th on my list). I'd get that one over the 150.

And since the D-Link is a Wireless N then I said it is probably going to be better than the Belkin. Though I'd probably rank Belkin as the better brand. (remeber I could actually get in and look at the specs on this one).

If you don't like the netgear, then avoid the last one.



Overall I think it comes down to what you want. It seems like you selected all similar priced routers here so I'd say of those listed, I'd go with the D-Link wireless N since it allows for future growth (your next laptop will probably be N compatible) and it has a bigger range.
Thanks for your help i ended up getting a d-link router and i chose the one you sudjusted b4 i even saw the post :)

I hope D-LINK will server me well............atleast better then my bricked NETGEAR router lol
Once again thanks:D
 
Good choice then! Good luck.
well this router doesn't really suit me.I might just return this one and get that same netgear router i had before because this one seems to drop signal more and i thought it would be better with it being an N router and having 2 antennas.
 
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