Wireless Router

[icecoolsi]

Which make of wireless router is best for cable.

[Ethel]

My linksys is a few years old now, updated regularly with online firmware, and has not been a minutes with my Telewest, now Virgin, cable broadband.

I like the range of functions on the router via the admin pages, and the very good connection range I get with it.
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You can probably buy a more up to date version now.

[vehelpfulguy]

I am going to get a bit technical, but you need to understand this if you are going to buy a wireless router.

Wireless routers use a technology called 802.11g (sometime just called "g" for the letter on the end). These are the current "basic" routers.

To improve the router some companies use something called MIMO to increase speed and coverage (so the router may say G+MIMO).

There is a new technology on the way called 802.11n (or "n" for the letter on the end). This will have even better speed and coverage.

BUT AT THE MOMENT 802.11N IS STILL BEING DEVELOPED.

However some routers are made which use the "n" technolgy and you may see them advertised as an "N" router.

These are the best routers to get, but note that if the "n" system changes at a later date they may not work. It is a risk you have to take if you want to buy an "n" router.

[vehelpfulguy]

So you recognize them, here are examples of each router

Here is a basic "G" model

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Here is a G+MIMO

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And here is an "N" router

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These are all just examples, I am not saying they are the best.

[ACtheTROLL]

this month's Personal computer world (may 08 !!!!!!)
reviews 7 Ns (I always thought Ns layed eggs!!)

top buy is the linksys wag325n (�89.99)
best value - d-link dkt-810 (�96.08)
recommended solwise engenius wireless n
(cable only - �108.95)

n will be ratified ... go for it

[fo3nix]

Ignore n. Unless you want to stream HD movies round your house right now, you won't need those speeds.

I personally like Netgear. Easy to set up, plenty of options, and I've never had any issues with mine.

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/48546

[kevo2k7]

Yep i totally agree with Fo3nix, i have the same netgear router that she has stated in her link and its never caused me any problems,my mates and family also have the same one and all love it so go for it.

[fo3nix]

*cough* I'm a he :P *cough*