[Darling__]

So, I'm planning to buy a new router. Wireless to be exact. I'm juggling between these two and I don't know which to buy since I'm not a computer techie kind of person. I have two computers and i'm planning to also use it with my Wii. And I'm planning buy buy a laptop in the future. Which one would be the best, since they are both the same price? Or if you know of any better routers that are on the Futureshop site, please tell me THANKYOU!!


Linksys Wireless N Home Router (WRT160N)

Linksys Wireless-N Home Broadband Router (WRT150N-CA)

[shortboy]

My auntie has the black router and ran into problems of when the phone would ring, the internet would cut off. We then found out that it was the wireless phones that caused the problem because the router and wireless phones had the same frequency so they interferred with each other. The solution was to change the channel on the router to something different and then it has worked since then.

Beware, though....setting the whole thing up will make you mad but worth it once you get everything straight hahah.

[Tepper]

They are both practically the same I'm sure, but Wireless N might be overkill for basic needs. Unless you're doing large transfers over wireless from computer to computer, within the network, N will be put to waste.

You could opt for a cheaper Wireless G based Linksys like the WRT54G and save like $40.

At 54Mbps you're going to need some expensive fiber optic internet or something to cause any bottlenecks.

[awdark]

They are both practically the same I'm sure, but Wireless N might be overkill for basic needs. Unless you're doing large transfers over wireless from computer to computer, within the network, N will be put to waste.

You could opt for a cheaper Wireless G based Linksys like the WRT54G and save like $40.

At 54Mbps you're going to need some expensive fiber optic internet or something to cause any bottlenecks.

I never used a G or Mimo router... but one other benefit is the range of a N router tends to be far superior... I mean my old router I used to hit like the back room of the house and the signal is gone... now my uncle who lives 3houses away can pick up my wireless (cant use but can see)

Looking at the two, the one that kinda looks like a flat space ship is a newer edition of the routers. The more conservative model has a Draft N (hopefully upgradeable when they decide on the standard) while the other one they call 802.11N which is really a lie, because they didn't agree on the standard yet.
You will probably notice no difference so if you like how one looks over the other, go for it.

[babymarzy07]

what brand of router is good when using vista? im thinking of link sys or d-link. im guessing it has to be one of the newer ones since i cant use the older versions of vista. any tips? thanks ^^

[Angelina]

I have Linksys.. Just go out to Wal-Mart and get yourself one.. not bad.. I have like 4 desktops and 2 laptops running on that router.. which is really good and I've not had a problem with it so far..

[apparition]

a wireless N router is overkill...and a lot more expensive to say the least. wii is only b/g i believe and wireless-N is not standard on ALL laptops yet.

instead, id recommend maybe a linksys wireless G router. it will suit your needs perfectly!

you could go the N route later down the road if you want, since you wont see the full benefits of 802.11N until all wireless devices are equipped with it...

[swordliger]

ive used 2 different routers before since 2004ish. one was a D-LINK (which was really good but it short-circuited lol), the other is a NETGEAR (which i'm using now).

when you buy a router, dont always consider the latest model is the best for you. it all depends on your internet connection speed. if your connection is just the normal cable/DSL type, then the basic ones will do.

as for the brands, in my opinion D-LINK and NETGEAR are the killers =]

[Mellorine]

Not sure but i use westell... i think it was included in the package...

[cpopbaby19]

They are both practically the same I'm sure, but Wireless N might be overkill for basic needs. Unless you're doing large transfers over wireless from computer to computer, within the network, N will be put to waste.

You could opt for a cheaper Wireless G based Linksys like the WRT54G and save like $40.

At 54Mbps you're going to need some expensive fiber optic internet or something to cause any bottlenecks.

^True~

I have the WRT54G and it's my baby~ <3 I experience signal problems but I'm thinking it's because of my laptop.

This router has pretty much large radius because I was out of the house (like almost 2 houses away) and I could connect to the internet.

[D_K]

So, I'm planning to buy a new router. Wireless to be exact. I'm juggling between these two and I don't know which to buy since I'm not a computer techie kind of person. I have two computers and i'm planning to also use it with my Wii. And I'm planning buy buy a laptop in the future. Which one would be the best, since they are both the same price? Or if you know of any better routers that are on the Futureshop site, please tell me THANKYOU!!


Linksys Wireless N Home Router (WRT160N)

Linksys Wireless-N Home Broadband Router (WRT150N-CA)

I bought the 150N about 3 months ago. So far, so good. No interruptions or dropped signal. Very reliable.

[0rchid]

do you guys get problems with the Linksys Wireless N Home Router (WRT160N) when downloading with bittorent? i've read that it the LINKSYS WRT54G can't handle p2p connections well or something and i tend to keep my bittorent open whenever i'm on the computer