Wifi Router?

[narangz]

Hi,

Please suggest me a Wifi Router with medium range(like Netgear rangemax). Should have Ethernet ports too.

If my neighbours can have the signal too, that would be awesome.

Please suggest models with & without ADSL modem. I am going to use it on my broadband. Budget about 3K.

 

[dexter11]

Hi,

Please suggest me a Wifi Router with medium range(like Netgear rangemax). Should have Ethernet ports too.

If my neighbours can have the signal too, that would be awesome.

Please suggest models with & without ADSL modem. I am going to use it on my broadband. Budget about 3K.

I would suggest Linsys WAG200G ADSL modem router , i am using it. Its gives pretty rock solid performance and gud receptions. Prices 3250 /-

 

[narangz]

^^Thanks. Any idea about its range?

Guys please suggest some other models too.

Anyone???
I don't think no one knows anything about wi-fi router!

 

[narangz]

Bump!

Please help friends!!!

 

[infra_red_dude]

I use a Linksys WRT54G. Its almost an year old and gives me good signal across my home (2000+ sq. ft). I've simultaneously run about 5 computers together (laptops + desktops). The router is able to handle quite an amount of load. I'd certainly recommend this router. Since your budget is 3k you can't get the 802.11n based router.

WRT54G has 4 RJ45 ports, so it functions as a switch as well. Apart from these 4 ports it has a broadband port (another RJ45) only for your A/DSL modem. Plus you can use hacked firmware (linux based) with this router to enhance its capabilities. It should be available for about 2.2k now. Since I've been using it, hence I can recommend this device to you.

 

[narangz]

Approx same dimensions of home.
Does it work okay in other rooms or on terrace & rooms upstairs? I mean no problems caused by walls?

What will the 802.11n router cost?

Thanks for your reply

 

[infra_red_dude]

Yes, its works fine for me; in every room. The signal is good on the terrace (1st floor). The roof of my home is quite thick.

An 802.11n router wud prolly cost about 6-7k.

 

[Pathik]

802.11n routers r priced a bit high. Get a normal a/b/g one.

 

[narangz]

Yes, its works fine for me; in every room. The signal is good on the terrace (1st floor). The roof of my home is quite thick.

An 802.11n router wud prolly cost about 6-7k.

OK. Yeah 1st floor will be nice.
I don't think signal will reach neighbours If it does that will be awesome.

What about Netgear RangeMax? Any idea?

Thanks

802.11n routers r priced a bit high. Get a normal a/b/g one.

Alright. I am more concerned about signal range & decent performance. Thank you

 

[infra_red_dude]

^^^ The signal spreads in all directions. So if the signal reaches the terrace then you can expect the signal to travel the same distance horizontally too (meaning your neighbours' house). Not used Netgear products, hence can't comment on them.

 

[narangz]

Actually by neighbours I mean neighbours across the street. The street is approx. 30 feet wide. That's why I think it won't reach them coz of distance & electronic/electrical distrubances.

 

[infra_red_dude]

^^^ Oh yeah.. it will prolly not reach your "neighbours" 30 feel across the street But I guess you can mod the router and put some parabolic reflectors to make the signal reach there! Its quite possible. I think linksys has one more model with 3 antennae (higher range). I forgot the model number.

 

[prasad_den]

I would also like to know.. What would be the approx range of a wifi router..?

 

[narangz]

^^^ Oh yeah.. it will prolly not reach your "neighbours" 30 feel across the street But I guess you can mod the router and put some parabolic reflectors to make the signal reach there! Its quite possible. I think linksys has one more model with 3 antennae (higher range). I forgot the model number.

Haha Guess you were surprised

Yes I've read about parabolic reflectors too. Thanks a ton

I checked out Netgear RangeMax products & I couldn't get their prices here, unfortunately.

If anyone can quote the prices, I'll really appreciate that.

 

[dOm1naTOr]

If u have a direct open path b/w the transmitter nd receptor, then u can get much better signal strength. See if u can keep the router near a window nd neighbour can keep his window open nd there is a straight path.
No need to go for wireless n router[also backward compatible with a/b/g] as ull need wifi n compatible card to enjoy the 5Ghz network speed.
There was some Chip mag which compared routers nd compared speeds/range etc. ill look for it nd will post soon.

 

[narangz]

The window thing won't work, I guess. They've a big house & in the front they have lawn. The direct path can't exist. However I can try keeping it in my porch.

Yes, please post the comparisons. Thank You!

 

[heartripple]

My PC cofigration is :
AMD ATHLON 64 x 2 4200
ASUS M2N-MX
1 GB DDR 2 667 Mhz
320 GB WESTERN DIGITAL HDD
SONY DRU 170 AW DVD writer
and i have nokia n-82 mobile
and also planning to buy a laptop in september 2008


i have bsnl broadband at my home with zte modem.

so what hardware should i have to buy to enjoy wifi internet surfing.

and how much all that parts would cost to me.

thanks in advance

 

[maddy_in65]

I am using DG834G modem cum router. It is a very good router. I got good signal strength at all corners of my home which is 1500sq ft. I got it for 2300 rs.

It is a netgear product.

 

[dOm1naTOr]

Hi, got the review
The best one for long range[to be precise:22M with 2walls] was Netgear WGR614. It had almost twice the transfer rate of others at that distance. But there are other models which performs slightly better in close range, but this one has above avg close range performane nd good long range too.

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[narangz]

i have bsnl broadband at my home with zte modem.

so what hardware should i have to buy to enjoy wifi internet surfing.

and how much all that parts would cost to me.

thanks in advance

You need a wifi router & a wireless adaptor/card for your pc. That's all you need.

I am using DG834G modem cum router. It is a very good router. I got good signal strength at all corners of my home which is 1500sq ft. I got it for 2300 rs.

It is a netgear product.

Thank you, I'll have a look

Hi, got the review
The best one for long range[to be precise:22M with 2walls] was Netgear WGR614. It had almost twice the transfer rate of others at that distance. But there are other models which performs slightly better in close range, but this one has above avg close range performane nd good long range too.

Thanks a lot, Aravind. I'll have a look