Looking for new Wireless Router, need suggestions

[Mondos]

I'm in the market for a new wireless router. The current one I have doesnt do the job. It constantly cuts out and is not strong enough for the size of my abode(4800 square feet). 200$ is my budget. I am going to be putting it in my basement, I don't know if that is important.

Anyway, thanks!

[Captain Ned]

I am going to be putting it in my basement

If your cellar is poured concrete I'd suggest finding a tuckaway spot somewhere on the main floor where you can run Ethernet to a stand-alone wireless access point.

[dwhess]

I would probably go with a couple of nanostation, nanostation locos, or picostations from Ubiquiti. They all support and come with included passive power over ethernet injectors so optimal discrete emplacement is easier.

[FireGryphon]

Whatever you get, google it to see if there are any known issues. For example, the dlink router that my roommate uses has a known issue (that dlink has not fixed or cannot fix) that causes it to be permanently locked. That is, the router will operate but you cannot access its control panel unless you do a hard reset, thereby losing your settings. Needless to say this causes some consternation in my house. Be sure it doesn't happen to you and check the 'net for problems before you buy.

[anotherengineer]

I'm in the market for a new wireless router. The current one I have doesnt do the job. It constantly cuts out and is not strong enough for the size of my abode(4800 square feet). 200$ is my budget. I am going to be putting it in my basement, I don't know if that is important.

Anyway, thanks!

4800 sq ft wow, you have intercom for that place 'abode'........more like manor or villa.

You could try a Dlink dir-655, pretty much available everywhere, if it doesn't do the trick just return it.

If you need more info on wireless networks try out www.smallnetbuilder.com

[bthylafh]

I think I'd go with two or three, since you've got such an outsized house.

[Mondos]

I'm in the market for a new wireless router. The current one I have doesnt do the job. It constantly cuts out and is not strong enough for the size of my abode(4800 square feet). 200$ is my budget. I am going to be putting it in my basement, I don't know if that is important.

Anyway, thanks!

4800 sq ft wow, you have intercom for that place 'abode'........more like manor or villa.

You could try a Dlink dir-655, pretty much available everywhere, if it doesn't do the trick just return it.

If you need more info on wireless networks try out http://www.smallnetbuilder.com

Some of the reviews on that router suggest low range signal. I am looking for a router with a lot range and high speed(remember the size of my house)

EDIT: What do you think about this one?

[potatochobit]

idk, bro, I'm looking for a router with very low range and super slow speed
any wireless N router will be fine and if it doesnt reach then you will need to buy a second router or a repeater
obviously, you want to put the router in the center of the house if possible, not in a basement surrounded by concrete unless you web surf in your basement closet
that linksys router should be fine since it is wireless N, go ahead and try it

[rcs2k4]

Talking from experience (I have one!), the Netgear DGND3300v2 is excellent. It's wireless N and A (overlays the 2 at once for steady signal) and all that, and is very fast. I've got mine stuffed in the cupboard under the stairs on the ground floor and still get a 87% signal on the roof (in the converted attic) - So it gets thru floors and walls pretty well. Maximum speed quoted is 300MB/Sec, and at the furthest point with most obstacles to clear it connects at 217MB/Sec.

I can't find any in stock (Cost me approx £150), as it looks like it's now been replaced with the DGN3500. It's the same as the one I have, but with Gigabit so should still be just as good. I can't recommend my router enough...