ADSL2+ wifi N Routers, any good, cost effective models?

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#69008 1-Oct-2010 15:30

Hi all

ADSL2+ wifi N Routers, any good, cost effective models?

Also how de the 150 compare to the 300's. Double the real speed?

Cheers and thanks

Tony

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#389280 7-Oct-2010 18:18

Thats a question to ask a shop, but avoid the Dlink and remember that actual wireless throughput is a fraction of the bitrate advertised, partly from congestion in a particular area and partly because wireless has lots of overhead thats included in the data.

Time to find a new industry!

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#389296 7-Oct-2010 19:00

In terms of WAN to LAN speeds: http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/component/option,com_chart/Itemid,189/

I've got a Netgear WNDR3700, found that the wireless N range isn't that great but the floors are separated by concrete so that doesn't help. I've also got a Linksys WRT610N which the range has been better.

The advantage is that both have simultaneous 2.4 and 5ghz wireless chips so if you don't have a device that's 5ghz capable you have the 2.4ghz fallback.

I'd opt for one that has 5ghz as the channels not crowded like the 2.4ghz range

Edit: Whoops, I assume you meant an adsl2+ router that is wireless N capable. The NetComm nb6plus4wn would be my pick

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#389304 7-Oct-2010 19:16

I recently purchased the Netgear DGN3500, and am very happy with it. I got it when it was on special at $236, but I note the price has jumped up a bit. I needed a modem/router that worked well in a LAN consisting of a couple of Macs and a Windows 7 based laptop (and a couple of Win7 VMs). I had initially purchased a Belkin Share, which didn't play nicely with my Macs, but this one has done a stellar job so far.

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#389313 7-Oct-2010 19:38

Dick Smith has a couple of models available :
* DLink 2730B - 150N - $169.00
* LinkSys WAG120N - 150N - $179
* LinkSys WAG160N - 300N - $329.95

Prices as listed on their website (7/10/10)

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