Wireless N Router

[superstevesaints]

Hi all,

 

I'm looking to upgrade my Wireless G router, to a new N router. As its supposed to give a better range and increases speed etc.

 

I would like to buy one tonight, either from PC world or Novatech,

 

Can anyone recommend one?

 

Preferably under £50.

[saint_stevo]

I always go for Linksys-

 

http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/prods/Networking-Wireless/WirelessRouters/DSLRoutersNTL/Virgin/WRT160N.html

[mdearlove]

ADSL or Cable router?

[superstevesaints]

Forgot to add, it must be compatible with DSL/Cable. Are the Novatech ones any good?

[saint_stevo]

Never buy Novatech own brand stuff.

[superstevesaints]

Is this any good?

 

http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/edimax-br-6574n-wireless-router-04274392-pdt.html

[saint_stevo]

remind me again why i bothered to go to Novatech site and pick one out..........

[superstevesaints]

Ok, its just on the one you picked out, it says 'Draft 802.11n' and the others are '802.11n'.

 

Just wondered if there was a difference..

[mdearlove]

The Edimax reviews are pretty good - its got gigabit ethernet so will give decent speed when cabled (if you use the right cable). The Edimax is also Draft N - Currrys just don't show that part. I think pretty much every router on sale will be draft N unless it was released after Oct 2009. Thats when the draft became approved and 802.11n was official. Draft N has been used since 2007. I dont think there were any amendments to the draft so you should get exactly the same spec. I have found Buffalo routers to be the best and most flexible, but everyone has a preference. Linksys are also very good for people who want to play around with the inner workings as, just like the Buffalos, you can tweak the firmware very easily. Steer clear of the Netgear range of 802.11n cable routers - they are shockingly unstable.