What's a Good All Purpose Router?

hotblast1357 · Post by **hotblast1357** » Wed. Sep. 16, 2015 8:58 am

Hey guys and gals, finally gettin charter internet installed this Saturday, what's the best deal for a good router? Just simple stuff, wifi for cell phones and a lap top, and I pad. I have a PS3 but will probably wire that direct, and am planning on getting a tower to hook to my tv and will probably wire that direct also?

McGiever · Post by **McGiever** » Wed. Sep. 16, 2015 9:10 am

Look for 10/100/1000, older ones only did 10/100.
The new 1000's are called Gigabit. As for brands...look at online reviews.

hotblast1357 · Post by **hotblast1357** » Wed. Sep. 16, 2015 9:15 am

Thanks mcgiever.

hotblast1357 · Post by **hotblast1357** » Wed. Sep. 16, 2015 10:18 am

Netgear RangeMax WNR3500L Open Source Wireless-N Gigabit Router RANGEMAX OPEN SOURCE WRLS N GIGABIT ROUTER WITH USB 4 x 10/100/1000Base-TX LAN, 1 x 10/100/1000Base-TX WAN - IEEE 802.11n (draft) - 300Mbps WNR3500L-100NAS https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XJ1WVYU/ref=cm_sw_r_ ... w-vbN5RADZ

This a good deal?

Post by **Lightning** » Wed. Sep. 16, 2015 11:13 am

This one is pricey but considered the best according to what I found.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F0DD0I6/ref=a ... ag12120-20

hotblast1357 · Post by **hotblast1357** » Wed. Sep. 16, 2015 11:39 am

Thanks lightning, but that would be more than I need, lol

confedsailor · Post by **confedsailor** » Wed. Sep. 16, 2015 12:10 pm

I was about to say Bosch...then I read the post.

davidmcbeth3 · Post by **davidmcbeth3** » Wed. Sep. 16, 2015 12:12 pm

My advice? Get a DOCSIS III one .... and go to best buy and buy one and try it ... do many tests. If happy keep it; if not return.

I did this -- tried 4 modem/router combos before I found one I was happy with. A motorola sbg6580, purchased in July 2015 ~ cost $140.

I have to turn on/off every few days to get/maintain the highest speeds....if you are getting broadband you probably won't need to.

I tried netgear, Dlink, and a another before settling on the motorola. Its all compromise.

You can also get a modem separate than a wireless router and get the dlink wireless router:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/d-link-ac3200-ultra-w ... Id=3993051
If ya want to go crazy.

titleist1 · Post by **titleist1** » Wed. Sep. 16, 2015 1:07 pm

I have a triton plunge router that has been good to me over the last 10 or so years.

hotblast1357 · Post by **hotblast1357** » Wed. Sep. 16, 2015 1:17 pm

confedsailor wrote:I was about to say Bosch...then I read the post.

Lol no no I'm not looking for that kind of router lmao

hotblast1357 · Post by **hotblast1357** » Wed. Sep. 16, 2015 1:19 pm

davidmcbeth3 wrote:My advice? Get a DOCSIS III one .... and go to best buy and buy one and try it ... do many tests. If happy keep it; if not return.

I did this -- tried 4 modem/router combos before I found one I was happy with. A motorola sbg6580, purchased in July 2015 ~ cost $140.

I have to turn on/off every few days to get/maintain the highest speeds....if you are getting broadband you probably won't need to.

I tried netgear, Dlink, and a another before settling on the motorola. Its all compromise.

You can also get a modem separate than a wireless router and get the dlink wireless router:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/d-link-ac3200-ultra-w ... Id=3993051
If ya want to go crazy.

Thanks, the dlink wireless router is just a tad out of my budget lol I will check the Motorola out later, thanks.

hotblast1357 · Post by **hotblast1357** » Wed. Sep. 16, 2015 1:20 pm

titleist1 wrote:I have a triton plunge router that has been good to me over the last 10 or so years.

My laptop should work GREAT off that!!

Post by **Lightning** » Wed. Sep. 16, 2015 1:30 pm

I see that some are just specifically routers and others are modem/router combos. Make sure ya get what ya need.

hotblast1357 · Post by **hotblast1357** » Wed. Sep. 16, 2015 1:40 pm

AFAIK they are supplying the modem, I will find out Saturday when they come.

titleist1 · Post by **titleist1** » Wed. Sep. 16, 2015 2:35 pm

hotblast1357 wrote:
titleist1 wrote:I have a triton plunge router that has been good to me over the last 10 or so years.
My laptop should work GREAT off that!!

There are times I wanted to use the triton on my laptop!!