On Wi-Fi & Routers

extreme_torque · 26th August 2009, 17:14

Guys,

I am looking forward to buying a Wi-Fi router for my home use. All I need is good range (good enough to browse internet sitting on my terrace) and reliability. The Wifi router would be installed in a room with no A/C or fan running all the time.

Can you please guide me to a good brand and model for the same.

My budget is 2k's max.

Your help is highly appreciated.

P.S. Couldnt find a topic on the same hence posting a new thread.

ess_a · 26th August 2009, 17:37

I am using a Netgear router for my home. Serving me fine. Has enough range that I dont go below the "Good" reception range within my house. But I have no clue whether it would do that if I go to my neighbour's place one floor above. I think it should not cause much trouble.
The product for me has been VFM and i got it for some 1800 bucks a few months back from Nehru Place.
Model WGR614. Hope it helps.

extreme_torque · 26th August 2009, 17:44

thanks for your suggestion ess... I have a double storied house and if not second floor I would atleast want good signal reception on the first floor.

abhinav.gupta88 · 26th August 2009, 17:50

I am also looking for a wireless router.
Max budget 2-2.5k.
But it should be the smallest possible as i need to carry it to the UK.

extreme_torque · 26th August 2009, 17:56

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Originally Posted by abhinav.gupta88

I am also looking for a wireless router.
Max budget 2-2.5k.
But it should be the smallest possible as i need to carry it to the UK.

Hey abhinav you dont need one in UK. It comes with the internet connection hence no need to take one from here.

abhinav.gupta88 · 26th August 2009, 17:59

My accommodation at the university has Internet but with ethernet and not a wireless connection.
Would be needing it for my cell phone etc.

extreme_torque · 26th August 2009, 18:12

any insights guys? where are tbhp techies?

nishantgandhi · 26th August 2009, 18:13

I would suggest Linksys WRT54G or WAG200G, if you can still find the latter in the market i.e.

For best range, go for N protocol.

Rodie09 · 26th August 2009, 18:18

Guys , I am sure there are few existing threads on this, one for the three stroreyed building as well.

One I could find is :
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/gadget...eless-lan.html

hope that helps.

debugged · 26th August 2009, 18:28

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Originally Posted by nishantgandhi

I would suggest Linksys WRT54G or WAG200G, if you can still find the latter in the market i.e.

I think Linksys WRT54G is not available in market but the sleeker WRT54G2 was available when I bought a year ago, and costed me 2.5K including VAT. So prices may have come down. Very sleek and never had a problem and signal is decent when i'm in other rooms even through closed doors.

Thad E Ginathom · 26th August 2009, 18:36

Please check prices on UK sites (using google.co.uk is a good start!) before buying one here to take with you!

phamilyman · 26th August 2009, 19:10

Netgear etc all do the job lovely - why don't you ask your telco to upgrade your ADSL instead of invest money?

dreamdiesel · 26th August 2009, 19:34

I would recommend Linksys WRT54G2 which is a B/G standard wireless router. The router is very sleek and reliable. Its previous version WRT54G was know for its reliability. WRT54G2 sells for around 2.4K in Bangalore.

extreme_torque · 26th August 2009, 19:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by phamilyman

Netgear etc all do the job lovely - why don't you ask your telco to upgrade your ADSL instead of invest money?

That wont give me good range because of poor quality signal besides they are known to be very unreliable as far as connection quality is concerned.
My telco is MTNL

aka_iitd · 26th August 2009, 19:49

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Originally Posted by dreamdiesel

I would recommend Linksys WRT54G2 which is a B/G standard wireless router. The router is very sleek and reliable. Its previous version WRT54G was know for its reliability. WRT54G2 sells for around 2.4K in Bangalore.

Will this work for Airtel broad band. Presently I am having Airtel connection but using wire router.

26th August 2009, 17:14	#1
extreme_torque Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,376 Thanked: 5,105 Times	On Wi-Fi & Routers Guys, I am looking forward to buying a Wi-Fi router for my home use. All I need is good range (good enough to browse internet sitting on my terrace) and reliability. The Wifi router would be installed in a room with no A/C or fan running all the time. Can you please guide me to a good brand and model for the same. My budget is 2k's max. Your help is highly appreciated. P.S. Couldnt find a topic on the same hence posting a new thread.
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26th August 2009, 17:37	#2
ess_a BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 317 Thanked: 6 Times	I am using a Netgear router for my home. Serving me fine. Has enough range that I dont go below the "Good" reception range within my house. But I have no clue whether it would do that if I go to my neighbour's place one floor above. I think it should not cause much trouble. The product for me has been VFM and i got it for some 1800 bucks a few months back from Nehru Place. Model WGR614. Hope it helps. Last edited by ess_a : 26th August 2009 at 17:38. Reason: Additional Information
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26th August 2009, 17:44	#3
extreme_torque Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,376 Thanked: 5,105 Times	thanks for your suggestion ess... I have a double storied house and if not second floor I would atleast want good signal reception on the first floor.
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26th August 2009, 17:50	#4
abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,092 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	I am also looking for a wireless router. Max budget 2-2.5k. But it should be the smallest possible as i need to carry it to the UK.
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26th August 2009, 17:59	#6
abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,092 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	My accommodation at the university has Internet but with ethernet and not a wireless connection. Would be needing it for my cell phone etc.
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26th August 2009, 18:12	#7
extreme_torque Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,376 Thanked: 5,105 Times	any insights guys? where are tbhp techies?
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26th August 2009, 18:13	#8
nishantgandhi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,220 Thanked: 156 Times	I would suggest Linksys WRT54G or WAG200G, if you can still find the latter in the market i.e. For best range, go for N protocol.
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26th August 2009, 18:18	#9
Rodie09 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 393 Thanked: 1,351 Times	Guys , I am sure there are few existing threads on this, one for the three stroreyed building as well. One I could find is : http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/gadget...eless-lan.html hope that helps.
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26th August 2009, 18:36	#11
Thad E Ginathom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 10,998 Thanked: 26,415 Times	Please check prices on UK sites (using google.co.uk is a good start!) before buying one here to take with you!
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26th August 2009, 19:10	#12
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,968 Thanked: 4,642 Times	Netgear etc all do the job lovely - why don't you ask your telco to upgrade your ADSL instead of invest money?
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26th August 2009, 19:34	#13
dreamdiesel BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 420 Thanked: 60 Times	I would recommend Linksys WRT54G2 which is a B/G standard wireless router. The router is very sleek and reliable. Its previous version WRT54G was know for its reliability. WRT54G2 sells for around 2.4K in Bangalore.
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