Need a new router

[=98=]

I would quite like a new router with wireless and wired connections that can also act as a wireless print server.

My current router is a Belkin so i'd quite like to stick with them as i know their software inside out, and that is useful for me when setting up port forwarding etc...

I know nothing about Routers so could someone suggest me a relatively cheap one that meets those specifications.

The devices connected will be:

1 x Vista PC (LAN)
1 x Linux Ubuntu Laptop (WLAN)
1 x Windows XP Laptop (WLAN)
1 x Windows XP PC (LAN)
1 x Windows XP PC (WLAN)
1 x Epson Stylus Photo 830 (USB)
Possibly other devices.

Cheers :)

[bmr50]

Re: Need a new router

I dont know much about belkin but this one from linksys is good.

http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Product_C2&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1165633418611&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper&lid=1861139789B53

[Trevortt]

Re: Need a new router

Cable or ADSL?

[=98=]

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Adsl...

I dont know much about belkin but this one from linksys is good.

I stated i wanted to stay with Belkin as i know their software inside out.

[Flt. Sgt. Powderhound]

Re: Need a new router

Your student dig sounds like a burglar's dream. :p

[=98=]

Re: Need a new router

Nah, this is for my house :)

Oh, and i decided to get a simple wireless print server instead of a whole new server. I was looking at this:

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/59956/show_product_reviews

But, will i be able to print wirelessly with that? It doesn't have it's own wireless features, but it plugs into my current wireless router.

[sava700]

Re: Need a new router

I love my DGL- 4300.. allows you to dedicate a machine for gaming priority! :)

That way my wifes surfing at night doesn't hurt my noob pwning ability!

[ALANMAN]

Re: Need a new router

I dont know much about belkin but this one from linksys is good.

http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satel...=1861139789B53

Linksys has been on a steady decline in quality since Cisco bought them. Their WRT54GS is still a decent wireless G router (I have one), but most of their new products are crap.

I love my DGL- 4300.. allows you to dedicate a machine for gaming priority! :)

That way my wifes surfing at night doesn't hurt my noob pwning ability!

DGL-4300 FTW! :yay:

There's also the upgraded wireless N version, the DGL-4500 - A bit out of most users' price range, but one of the best consumer based routers you can buy.

Dlink is gaining quite a good reputation these days.

I would quite like a new router with wireless and wired connections that can also act as a wireless print server.

I don't know anything about that.

I would quite like a new router with wireless and wired connections that can also act as a wireless print server.

My current router is a Belkin so i'd quite like to stick with them as i know their software inside out, and that is useful for me when setting up port forwarding etc...

I know nothing about Routers so could someone suggest me a relatively cheap one that meets those specifications.

The best I could come up with were:

D-Link WBR-1310 - http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=474
D-Link DIR-615 - http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=565
D-Link WBR-2310 - http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=470
D-Link DIR-625 - http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=501

and of course the next up in hierarchy are the not so cheap Dlink DGL-4300, and the higher models following it.

I wouldn't know where to look for UK pricing/shopping, you're on your own there. :thumbsup:

[=98=]

Re: Need a new router

I don't know anything about that.

I started to look at things like this:

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/59956/

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/120353

[ALANMAN]

Re: Need a new router

I guess with either of those connected to a router you'll be set.

BTW, Alex, are you still leaning heavily towards Belkin?

[=98=]

Re: Need a new router

Not anymore, but that is because i decided against getting a whole new router, and instead get a single print server such as the ones shown above. That way they can connect between my router and printer and cost a lot less.

[ALANMAN]

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Saving money, good deal

[sava700]

Re: Need a new router

DGL-4300 FTW! :yay:

There's also the upgraded wireless N version, the DGL-4500 - A bit out of most users' price range, but one of the best consumer based routers you can buy.

Dlink is gaining quite a good reputation these days.

I've gotten pretty close to selling my DGL-4300 and grabbing up a 4500 cause of the different features.

[ALANMAN]

Re: Need a new router

I've gotten pretty close to selling my DGL-4300 and grabbing up a 4500 cause of the different features.

I wanted to get one a few months back but still can't afford it.

[sava700]

Re: Need a new router

I wanted to get one a few months back but still can't afford it.

I'm sure I can still get about 100$ out of the 4300 I have, still have the original box..throw a few more bucks to it and i'm all set