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bryan05
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posted: Nov. 2, 2009 @ 5:48p

I am getting Windows Home Server and upgrading to Windows 7. I would like to upgrade my router while I'm at it. What is the best wireless router w/ wired ports for under $100.

Thanks in advance.

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ellory
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posted: Nov. 2, 2009 @ 7:21p

What is wrong with your current router? Also, please describe your needs

bryan05
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posted: Nov. 3, 2009 @ 7:31a

ellory said:What is wrong with your current router? Also, please describe your needs

I have a D Link 524. It drops in and out frequently. My needs will be streaming video&music from my server and playing on Xbox Live.

forbin4040
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posted: Nov. 3, 2009 @ 1:14p

I'm happy with the Belkin N+ ($79 at target).
2 access points (1 Normal and 1 Hotel Mode)
4 Wired Points
1 USB port for hard drive.

Pros:
Hard Drive Access is easy
Hotel Mode is neat if you want to 'lend' a connection that can't hack you.
Target has a nice return policy.
My Laptop (a Dell) can connect to it in under 10 seconds. (My Linksys can take up to 30).

Cons:
I had to reboot it last week. For some reason it accepted connection but refused to give me an IP address.
It is NOT a starter router, you must know some router programming before using it. Because of the plethora of features a novice could get lost.

Message edited by: forbin4040 on 2009-11-03 13:17:40 CST

bryan05
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posted: Nov. 3, 2009 @ 2:15p

forbin4040 said:I'm happy with the Belkin N+ ($79 at target).
2 access points (1 Normal and 1 Hotel Mode)
4 Wired Points
1 USB port for hard drive.

Pros:
Hard Drive Access is easy
Hotel Mode is neat if you want to 'lend' a connection that can't hack you.
Target has a nice return policy.
My Laptop (a Dell) can connect to it in under 10 seconds. (My Linksys can take up to 30).

Cons:
I had to reboot it last week. For some reason it accepted connection but refused to give me an IP address.
It is NOT a starter router, you must know some router programming before using it. Because of the plethora of features a novice could get lost.

Thanks, that is one of the routers on my list. I know how to open ports and find answers, but no programming.