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OilKiller · 03-20-2010, 09:24 AM

My router is getting on in years and the wireless connection for several devices in the house seems to be intermittent these days. Not sure what is up, but perhaps it is an issue with the aging router.

I am going to head out to (FS or BB) later this afternoon and would like suggestions on a good router. I don't need anything extravagant, but would like a good, cost-effective router with wired and wireless.

Thoughts? Thanks.

Rathji · 03-20-2010, 09:32 AM

We use the Linksys WRT610N and it works fine. However if you want a Gigabit connection for wired use, they offer the WRT320N.

I like the dual band, so when I want to stream media or transfer files wirelessly it doesn't kill my other traffic, but it did require a little bit of configuration.

Edit: Just checked the Best Buy website and I think I might have the model number mixed up. The WRT610n comes up as being Gigabit, Storage Link (to connect a USB drive to network) , neither of which mine has. Mine cost about $80 almost 2 years ago.

Second edit: This is the model I have, it is the WRT160N

FanIn80 · 03-20-2010, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Rathji

We use the Linksys WRT610N and it works fine. However if you want a Gigabit connection for wired use, they offer the WRT320N.

I like the dual band, so when I want to stream media or transfer files wirelessly it doesn't kill my other traffic, but it did require a little bit of configuration.

Edit: Just checked the Best Buy website and I think I might have the model number mixed up. The WRT610n comes up as being Gigabit, Storage Link (to connect a USB drive to network) , neither of which mine has. Mine cost about $80 almost 2 years ago.

Second edit: This is the model I have, it is the WRT160N

I just returned a 610N. Linksys pissed me off. It says "Wireless Printing" right on the front of the box as a supported feature... and it even has a USB port in the back. It turns out, of course, that what they really meant was that if "you happen to have a wireless printer, you can use the wireless network created by their router to print stuff on it."

I took it back and went with the D-Link DIR-825.

Rathji · 03-20-2010, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by FanIn80

I just returned a 610N. Linksys pissed me off. It says "Wireless Printing" right on the front of the box as a supported feature... and it even has a USB port in the back. It turns out, of course, that what they really meant was that if "you happen to have a wireless printer, you can use the wireless network created by their router to print stuff on it."

I took it back and went with the D-Link DIR-825.

I don't think the 610 has a print server, that USB port is probably for Storage Link, which attaches external drives to the network.

Come to think of it, a print server is probably another pretty good thing for a router to have if you don't have (or need) an actual server or NAS. I know there is a D-Link model similar to the WRT610N that has one, but I don't know if there is a Linksys one.

OilKiller · 03-20-2010, 12:18 PM

Thanks for the posts guys. I will look into both of those. Not sure I want to spend $150 though (the D-Link)...guess we'll see.

OilKiller · 03-20-2010, 01:05 PM

I didn't see the other wireless router thread. My bad. I think I am going to go for the WRT160N. Seems like a good unit, not too pricey, good reviews and enough of what I need.

Bill Bumface · 03-20-2010, 02:35 PM

WRT160N is excellent. I can't say enough about mine. I've been through 3 routers and the stability has been near perfect. Way, way better than any I've ever had experience with.

Frank MetaMusil · 03-20-2010, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by hulkrogan

WRT160N is excellent. I can't say enough about mine. I've been through 3 routers and the stability has been near perfect. Way, way better than any I've ever had experience with.

I also have this router since I do remote support for my company. Signal is good enough that I can work from bed with the laptop from across my house.

OilKiller · 03-20-2010, 09:57 PM

Picked up the WRT160N for $70 @ Best Buy. Super easy install and everything is working as it should. No issues and things seem even faster than before. Wireless no longer an issue in the house. All devices are connecting super fast now.

Thanks to those who posted here!