Best router bang for the buck?

[daflyboys]

I think it's time to upgrade. My Linksys has been relatively hassle free, but I don't think it's powerful enough. It's located in my basement and has to go up 2 floors to the master bedroom for a signal to reach our laptop and it's pretty faint. Interestingly, when I hooked up a 360 wirelessly (using the old Xbox1 adapter) that is only on the next floor, it appears to be full strength. I wasn't expecting that.

Any suggestions for model and type that wouldn't bust my wallet?

[ScoobySnax]

Re: Best router bang for the buck?

I think it's time to upgrade. My Linksys has been relatively hassle free, but I don't think it's powerful enough. It's located in my basement and has to go up 2 floors to the master bedroom for a signal to reach our laptop and it's pretty faint. Interestingly, when I hooked up a 360 wirelessly (using the old Xbox1 adapter) that is only on the next floor, it appears to be full strength. I wasn't expecting that.

Any suggestions for model and type that wouldn't bust my wallet?

I would stay with Linksys. Cisco makes the best routers. Period. Just get the wireless G with Rangebooster (around 60 bucks).

[The Chef]

Re: Best router bang for the buck?

Avoid Belkin like the plague. I bought a Belkin thanks to being tight on money and while it works just fine for my online gaming as my PS3 is wired but when downloading on my laptop, which is wireless, I basically cant do much else as the connection isnt strong enough. If I had the money I would upgrade but Im stuck at the moment.

[ScoobySnax]

Re: Best router bang for the buck?

Avoid Belkin like the plague. I bought a Belkin thanks to being tight on money and while it works just fine for my online gaming as my PS3 is wired but when downloading on my laptop, which is wireless, I basically cant do much else as the connection isnt strong enough. If I had the money I would upgrade but Im stuck at the moment.

LOL indeed. I have fell victim to Belkin as well. Hence, my overwhelming support for Linksys/Cisco. It does hold up for gaming though.

[daflyboys]

Re: Best router bang for the buck?

LOL indeed. I have fell victim to Belkin as well. Hence, my overwhelming support for Linksys/Cisco. It does hold up for gaming though.

Which does hold up for gaming?

So is there anything with a stronger signal than 2.462 for wireless?


addendum: does anyone know how the expanders work? Meaning, where do they get set up? At another point in your house?

[Schism 6]

Re: Best router bang for the buck?

Always had great luck and performance out of a netgear.

[snepp]

Re: Best router bang for the buck?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833320023

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I run Tomato firmware on mine. My current up-time is a little over 9 months.

Wouldn't recommend using it with stock firmware.

[daflyboys]

Re: Best router bang for the buck?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833320023

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custom firmware

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winner


I run Tomato firmware on mine. My current up-time is a little over 9 months.

Wouldn't recommend using it with stock firmware.

Nice price, but how's the range?

[ScoobySnax]

Re: Best router bang for the buck?

Get the Linksys Wireless G w/ Rangebooster. Trust me no matter how big you place is, the router will reach all workstations/consoles.

[snepp]

Re: Best router bang for the buck?

Nice price, but how's the range?

Nothing particularly special, but better than your typical Linksys WRT54G.

The custom firmware allows you to boost the power if there are trouble spots / a need to gain a little extra distance.

[UMass03]

Re: Best router bang for the buck?

I think it's time to upgrade. My Linksys has been relatively hassle free, but I don't think it's powerful enough. It's located in my basement and has to go up 2 floors to the master bedroom for a signal to reach our laptop and it's pretty faint. Interestingly, when I hooked up a 360 wirelessly (using the old Xbox1 adapter) that is only on the next floor, it appears to be full strength. I wasn't expecting that.

Any suggestions for model and type that wouldn't bust my wallet?

I have a similar set-up (router is on main floor, 360/PS3 in basement, wife's laptop upstairs) and I use the Linksys WRT160N. I haven't had any problems with it and get good signal strength throughout the house

[daflyboys]

Re: Best router bang for the buck?

Do you go through 1 floor or 2. Going up 1 floor is fine. Going up 2 to the opposite end of the townhome sux.

[gopadres]

Re: Best router bang for the buck?

Interesting... https://forums.operationsports.com/forums/node/295607

[daflyboys]

Re: Best router bang for the buck?

My title is wrong. I'm actually looking for a router with more power/better range, not just any ordinary wireless routers.