Need a new wireless router for home use.

[Townsend]

Anyone got a recommendation for me?

Thanks

[Gaspar]

Go with a Linksys, and make sure it's a "wireless-n" router.  Linksys has a good administration system, and is easy to set up security exceptions with.  Otherwise, they are all about the same.

If you have lots of interference caused by phones or your location, you can look at some of the more expensive Linksys multi-band routers, but we do hundreds of inexpensive Linksys routers and the preform flawlessly.

No need to spend a ton of money.

[Gaspar]

We use these.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Linksys+-+Wireless-N+Gigabit+Router+with+4-Port+Switch/1358356.p?id=1218252935814&skuId=1358356&st=linksys%20router&cp=1&lp=3

[Townsend]

We use these.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Linksys+-+Wireless-N+Gigabit+Router+with+4-Port+Switch/1358356.p?id=1218252935814&skuId=1358356&st=linksys%20router&cp=1&lp=3

Excellent.  Thanks for the advice.

[swake]

Linksys is Cisco's retail product, you should be just fine with it.

[jne]

I'm about to upgrade my ol reliable Linksys wrt54g (long standing holder of the ugliest/best title).  It is still actually running surprisingly well even on G - we've got a couple of smart phones, a tablet, a media center, Wii, etc.   I'm looking specifically to avoid routers with crap firmware.  I want something that will run DD-WRT.  I'm hearing a lot of endorsements of Buffalo routers and I'll likely be trying one of these out.  They are affordable and some are now running DD-WRT out of the box. 

[Hoss]

I'm about to upgrade my ol reliable Linksys wrt54g (long standing holder of the ugliest/best title).  It is still actually running surprisingly well even on G - we've got a couple of smart phones, a tablet, a media center, Wii, etc.   I'm looking specifically to avoid routers with crap firmware.  I want something that will run DD-WRT.  I'm hearing a lot of endorsements of Buffalo routers and I'll likely be trying one of these out.  They are affordable and some are now running DD-WRT out of the box. 

Stay away.  I had one and their wireless performance STINKS.  Even with dd-wrt installed.  I wound up trading it to someone for another item of about equal value.  I'm getting ready to purchase an Asus RT-N16, which I've heard a lot of good things about.  Currently have a second-hand Linksys WRT610N.  It works ok, but the dd-wrt firmware is a little quirky on it and I'm looking to switch back to Tomato, which the Asus will run.

[rdj]

I use an Apple Airport Extreme coupled with a few Apple Airport Express spread throughout the house in bedrooms.  The Ex's are used as extenders and music only.

I've been happy with the performance of my network overall.  Only have two issues.  Occasionally one of the Express units will go off the grid and I have to restart to get it back in the network.  It only happens with my two older models.  Other issue I have is when the kids are on the Wii, network performance drops way off.

[carltonplace]

I agree with Gaspar on the Lynksys, I have one that is a few years old and it works great with internet TV (no buffering or delay), while also running smart phones and a PC. It supports gaming, an IP printer and a NAS.

[Hoss]

I agree with Gaspar on the Lynksys, I have one that is a few years old and it works great with internet TV (no buffering or delay), while also running smart phones and a PC. It supports gaming, an IP printer and a NAS.

I have a little better version of what Gas suggested, but have a specialized need that requires I use a third party firmware to fulfill it.

I like Linksys routers, and for the most part they work great for general use.  But for specialized uses, make sure you find a router you can flash a third party firmware (if you feel comfortable doing that) like Tomato (or its many variants) or DD-WRT.

[Townsend]

I have a little better version of what Gas suggested, but have a specialized need that requires I use a third party firmware to fulfill it.

I like Linksys routers, and for the most part they work great for general use.  But for specialized uses, make sure you find a router you can flash a third party firmware (if you feel comfortable doing that) like Tomato (or its many variants) or DD-WRT.

I considered funny comments on the "specialized uses" but I left it alone.

I've got a Bedrock special at home and it's unable to handle the needs.  It's time to move on and get something that can handle multiple phones, Ipad, Apple TV, laptop and internet capable TV.  My netflix is suffering.

Gotta get my Downton Abby fix baby.  (scratches arm)

[Townsend]

BOOM.  Works like a charm.

Appreciate the advice.

[sgrizzle]

I've owned about a dozen, went with an airport extreme a couple of years ago and haven't looked back. At the time, I had almost no apple products but it worked much better than the others with my Wii, bluray players, laptops, printers, etc. Never once had to reboot it and getting my full throughput from my cable modem too.

[jne]

Stay away.  I had one and their wireless performance STINKS.  Even with dd-wrt installed.  I wound up trading it to someone for another item of about equal value.  I'm getting ready to purchase an Asus RT-N16, which I've heard a lot of good things about.  Currently have a second-hand Linksys WRT610N.  It works ok, but the dd-wrt firmware is a little quirky on it and I'm looking to switch back to Tomato, which the Asus will run.

I've been considering the Asus too - its pretty much my default for Mobo and components that they make.  I've had people tell me to stay away from the model you listed.  I think there just may be a few duds out there.  Having a terrible time deciding now:)  Whatever newegg has on sale will likely be the victor.

[Hoss]

I've been considering the Asus too - its pretty much my default for Mobo and components that they make.  I've had people tell me to stay away from the model you listed.  I think there just may be a few duds out there.  Having a terrible time deciding now:)  Whatever newegg has on sale will likely be the victor.

The RT-N16 is a good router for those people like me -- who like to tinker and flash third party firmware -- so within those circles, I've heard great things about that router.  If you keep the stock firmware on it, I've heard not so good things.  I chose it because it's memory footprint was larger than any of the other routers out there, which gives me several options for firmware.

If that's not your thing, like I stated before, you might be better off with a consumer grade Linky/Cisco.