best wireless router

philwhite100 · 21-11-2010, 12:55

We have the DIR-615 at the moment but it is dreadfull on wireless, i have tried all the usual adjustments so i am looking to go out and get one. I did consider the Belkin N1 Vision but it has bad reviews so what would you recomend??

I just want one that will work well on 50meg that's not too expensive with a good wireless range.

Thanks.

pabscars · 21-11-2010, 13:03

What's your budget phil,

philwhite100 · 21-11-2010, 14:54

About £85.00 ish.

What about this one Belkin N1 Wireless Cable Router F5D8231UK

pabscars · 22-11-2010, 08:37

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Originally Posted by philwhite100

About £85.00 ish.

What about this one Belkin N1 Wireless Cable Router F5D8231UK

I came close to buying one myself, but the lady in the shop said they have had loads of them back under warranty,

So I plumped for a cisco (Linksys) WRT610N, and its been rock solid with great wireless coverage.

However this was a bit more than £85

philwhite100 · 22-11-2010, 18:11

So it seems that Belkin routers are not of good quality then.
I will have to reconsider my budget and probably pay a bit more which i dont mind as long is it performs well so what would you suggest??

Thanks.

EDIT... is this the one you mean??

http://www.misco.co.uk/applications/...386922&CatId=0

Cobbydaler · 22-11-2010, 18:30

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Originally Posted by philwhite100

So it seems that Belkin routers are not of good quality then.
I will have to reconsider my budget and probably pay a bit more which i dont mind as long is it performs well so what would you suggest??

Thanks.

EDIT... is this the one you mean??

http://www.misco.co.uk/applications/...386922&CatId=0

No, that's a 160. I think it's this one:

http://www.misco.co.uk/applications/...541&CatId=3060

pabscars · 22-11-2010, 20:58

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Originally Posted by Cobbydaler

No, that's a 160. I think it's this one:

http://www.misco.co.uk/applications/...541&CatId=3060

Correctamondo

There are probably loads of routers that are decent around this price bracket but I can only vouch for this one.

sorry dude

You could always try looking here http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/inde...newsId=3217482

progers · 24-11-2010, 13:12

Before you spend money possibly unneccesarily, have you looked at the WiFi spectrum where you live?

Download inSSIDer from www.metageek.net/products/inssider this is a free application that lets you look at the wireless networks in your vicinity and avoid clashes with busy channels; made a great difference to my wifi as most routers seem to default to the same channels!

philwhite100 · 24-11-2010, 18:11

Thanks for that link progers. I have just downloaded it so will take a look soon.

philwhite100 · 25-11-2010, 21:38

I have installed that software and no matter which channel i select i get others in my area in the spectrum.

Can anything be done about this?? are there any other options instead of 2.4Ghz, what about 5Ghz as this is listed on that software but appears to be completely clear.

Aragorn · 25-11-2010, 21:53

5 GHz is the old 'A' wireless used in the US - so no

If can't get a completely clear channel, pick the one with the weakest competition.

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Actually, it appears you can also use N wireless on 5 GHz in the UK. But that would probably require everything on the network being an N device.

progers · 25-11-2010, 23:32

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Originally Posted by philwhite100

I have installed that software and no matter which channel i select i get others in my area in the spectrum.

Can anything be done about this?? are there any other options instead of 2.4Ghz, what about 5Ghz as this is listed on that software but appears to be completely clear.

The only thing you can do is select a channel where the centre of your spectrum is where the least amplitudes of the others appear

philwhite100 · 26-11-2010, 18:31

Thanks for your advice. I like the look and specs of the DIR-855 so i might end up getting one.

VortexBoy · 30-11-2010, 17:25

I have a Netgear WGR614 v9 router provided by Virgin Media and all is fine except there's a spot in my house where the signal is only average at best.

Is this a case of needing a different/better router and is this a known problem with this router?

The distance from the router to the problem area is around 20 ft.
There are some internal walls in between the 2 points but there are other areas of the house where this is so and the signal is excellent.

What would you recommend?