Wireless Router

[Gloamglozer]

Right now, I've got fixed broadband with a router so two other computers can go on the Internet.  Since laptops (the laptop has G-networking) are invading the household, I was thinking of buy a new router - this one being wireless.

I've got a two-storey house so I was wondering:

1.  Which sort of router should I be looking for in order to accommodate the house? 
2.  Is there a specific brand that is really good?
3.  Where are those sort of routers the cheapest?

[Roflmao]

Netgear routers are good i have one and i can get a internet signal 2 blocks away from my house

[excal]

Netgear routers are good i have one and i can get a internet signal 2 blocks away from my house

Not necessarily a good thing.

Right now, I've got fixed broadband with a router so two other computers can go on the Internet.  Since laptops (the laptop has G-networking) are invading the household, I was thinking of buy a new router - this one being wireless.

I've got a two-storey house so I was wondering:

1.  Which sort of router should I be looking for in order to accommodate the house? 
2.  Is there a specific brand that is really good?
3.  Where are those sort of routers the cheapest?

You'll need to do your own research, but use these as a guide:

802.11g
http://compnetworking.about.com/od/wirelessrouters80211g/tp/80211ghome.htm

802.11n (draft)
http://compnetworking.about.com/od/wirelessrouters/tp/80211nprenhome.htm

General guide
http://www.firewallguide.com/wireless.htm

As for where to buy? I recommend MSY

[Gloamglozer]

Thanks for the info.  I've done a bit of research and I was thinking of buying a [b]Linksys Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless Router WRT610N[/b]. 

The only problem is that I've read some mixed reviews especially when people are saying that the connection keeps dropping.

[Mao]

most laptops (esp those that are more than 1 year old) probably don't have wireless-N capabilities, so there's no point bying a Dual-N Band router.

A cheap wireless G or wireless G rangemax should accomodate your needs, they are around $50 at MSY in clayton.

[excal]

most laptops (esp those that are more than 1 year old) probably don't have wireless-N capabilities, so there's no point bying a Dual-N Band router.

A cheap wireless G or wireless G rangemax should accomodate your needs, they are around $50 at MSY in clayton.

^ Good advice there.

However, draft-N devices are backwards compatible - but why spend more when you don't need to?

[Mao]

most laptops (esp those that are more than 1 year old) probably don't have wireless-N capabilities, so there's no point bying a Dual-N Band router.

A cheap wireless G or wireless G rangemax should accomodate your needs, they are around $50 at MSY in clayton.

^ Good advice there.

However, draft-N devices are backwards compatible - but why spend more when you don't need to?

Personally, the highest I would go to would be a wireless N router. N1, draft-N, dual-N and the newer technologies are still new and need more development. It's almost like buying a new version of windows on the first day of release and... expecting it to work well

[excal]

most laptops (esp those that are more than 1 year old) probably don't have wireless-N capabilities, so there's no point bying a Dual-N Band router.

A cheap wireless G or wireless G rangemax should accomodate your needs, they are around $50 at MSY in clayton.

^ Good advice there.

However, draft-N devices are backwards compatible - but why spend more when you don't need to?

Personally, the highest I would go to would be a wireless N router. N1, draft-N, dual-N and the newer technologies are still new and need more development. It's almost like buying a new version of windows on the first day of release and... expecting it to work well

You got that right brutha

Anyone remember the first days of Windows XP?

[Gloamglozer]

most laptops (esp those that are more than 1 year old) probably don't have wireless-N capabilities, so there's no point bying a Dual-N Band router.

A cheap wireless G or wireless G rangemax should accomodate your needs, they are around $50 at MSY in clayton.

Thanks for the advice, Mao.  You're right on that because my current laptop only supports G.  The reason why I was thinking of N is because when I buy a laptop (that supports N) in the future, I would have the router.

Now that I think about it, I might do some more research into buying a wireless G.  I might research Netgear a bit more then and put aside any previous opinions I had of Linksys.

[davyp3]

BUMP!

Hey guys, rather than starting a new thread, i've decided to bump this up.

Can anyone give me some updated advice on what router to purchase to cater for a small home with one desktop and 2 laptops in the house?

what kind of router would you guys recommend that is on the market that wont break the bank

[Gloamglozer]

1. Is your house a one storey house?

[Russ]

Define "break the bank", us tech nerds have a much higher price point for fancy bells and whistles than others do

[davyp3]

1. Is your house a one storey house?

Yes, it is a one storey house

Break the bank= More than $100

so something under 100 would be preferred