[TriLUG] New WiFi router needed: TriLUG opinions wanted

[Ron Kelley]

A few months back, I bought my Father-in-law a Belkin N300 WiFi router from Walmart for $55.  Works OK for what he needs.  He has a single laptop and a Vizio TV (via wireless).  We were streaming NetFlix movies a few weekends ago and it worked flawlessly.  The N300 comes with a couple of USB ports for printers, etc.  The only gotcha was I needed to do Mac cloning for his internet connection to work properly.   The reviews don't look too good or bad (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Belkin-Share-N300-Wireless-Router/15120600) - but it works well for him.

You can also look at the NetGear boxes while there.  The N600 ($79.97) seems to be a decent box with USB support.



Thanks,

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Ron Kelley
rkelleyrtp at gmail.com



On Jun 14, 2011, at 10:59 AM, Carl Crider wrote:

> Hello all.
> 
> I'd like to replace my current WiFi router with something (hopefully)
> stronger, and with USB.
> Suggestions from the group would be great. Yes, if it runs an alternate UI,
> I would like that. I know
> I could google "wifi router shootout:, etc. But the LUG always comes
> through. Budget-wise, I'd like
> to keep it under the $150 mark, if possible.
> 
> My setup is 2-4 laptops, netflix streaming, work VPN, personal VPN, USB
> printer,
> and a file server that will be going wireless next week.
> 
> Thanks everyone.
> 
> - Carl
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