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I have a 30/5MB cable internet connection. Which wifi router should I buy? - br7332 - 05-26-2014 08:23 AM
I honestly dont know a lot about wireless routers so I need a little help choosing one... I am trying to decide between 2 routers. Both are Dual band with gigabit ports.
The first is TP-LINK TL-WDR3600 N600 Wireless Ideal Dual Band Gigabit Router
300Mbps at 2.4GHz and 300Mbps at 5GHz
for $56.62
http://www.walmart.com/ip/21607356
the other is TP-Link TL-WDR4300 Dual Band Wireless Gigabit Router
2.4GHz band at 300Mbps and 450Mbps at 5GHz
for $69.64
http://www.walmart.com/ip/TP-Link-TL-WDR4300-Dual-Band-Wireless-Gigabit-Router/21550035
With my speeds, do I really need the more expensive one or do I need something more beefy to handle it? I do really like the ftp server option with these routers.
Does anyone have any better options for a similar price range?
Yes I do have a dual band card with my laptop.
Ok, so let me rephrase my question.... For less than $80, what type of wifi router should I get for good video streaming/downloading, a little gaming, and basic internet surfing? I don't think I need anything crazy expensive, just something a step up from what Time Warner left me with...
- Nisia - 05-26-2014 08:32 AM
Do any of your wifi cards support dual band? If not, don't waste money on this.
- Ron - 05-26-2014 08:36 AM
You are confused. the wireless speed is theoretical first, and it has to do with inside your network. your problem has to do with going from your network to the internet and will it be able to handle the speed (internet). Then you throw in the speed of the firewall (a must) and how good it is. This is why I would push to a small business router and would spend far more than $50.