Where can I buy a good router for wireless internet?

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I got a laptop a few months ago, and have been looking at the possibility of getting a wireless internet router for my home.  We have a normal desktop computer here with internet, but I can't access the internet on my laptop, because the internet currently does not have wireless capabilities.  I am interested in buying a router, but really don't know anything about them.  

Would someone be able to tell me what a good brand/type of router would be for my home?  I don't need an overly expensive one, just one that is reliable and a good price for the money.  I don't want to spend too much money, unless I need too.  

Thanks for your help!  =)

Mike · Accepted Answer

D-Link and Linksys are good brands.

DIR-655: One of the best N router on the market. (I have one and its only flaw is that it tends to restart it self and occasionally drop the connection. Other than that its great.)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833127215

Linksys WRT54GL: Probably the most popular Wireless Router in the world. Its G so it will be slower than a N router but unless you have a internet connection fast enough to take advantage of N speeds G will be sufficient.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833124190

It can also be modified to run third party firmware so you can track bandwidth, boost the transmit power, etc...

http://www.polarcloud.com/tomato

http://www.dd-wrt.com/site/index

You can get most D-Links at Walmart, Best Buy etc, same with the new model Linksys.

Netgear is also a good brand: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833122326

Anonymous · Answer

Depends on your laptop. If it has Wireless N you would want to get a wireless router that has that capability. If it has Wireless G it is slightly cheaper and slower. Brands already mentioned are great options. Probably spend about $30-$40 for a G or $60-$70 for a decent N router

multimediamess · Answer

Depends on what you are using all ready to get the internet at home, you may be able to ask your current provider to give you a different router with wireless capability for free. Or tell them you are adding another PC and exchange it for a different one with WiFi.
 I have DSL thru ATT an found a 4 port wireless in a thrift store for $10. that works with my service and I swiched it out with no addional charges to my DSL account.

Anonymous · Answer

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? · Answer

Linksys, D-Link and NetGear are the 3 you will see most commonly in the store. Any store like Walmart or Bestbuy has them.

Paul · Answer

You can buy a good wireless router for cheap from 
http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=wireless%20router&tag=ya-us1-20&index=electronics&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=wireless%20router&tag=ya-uk-21&index=electronics-uk&linkCode=ur2&camp=1634&creative=6738
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=wireless%20router&tag=ya-ca-20&index=electronics&linkCode=ur2&camp=15121&creative=330641

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