Solved Inexpensive Wired Router Recommendation?

[hcour]

My six-year old D-link router just died. I know next to nothing about these devices. I just need a basic wired router with one wan port and at least 3 of the other ports (lan ports?) to connect to computer, tivo, media player. I use a Time-Warner cable-modem, if that makes any difference. Thanks much.

 

[michaelst]

I have used Net Gear routers for years with no complications ever. They install efforstlessly, and work tirelessly.

They're not the cheapest, but you get what you pay for.

Newegg.com - net gear routers

 

[DeaconFrost]

You would be hard-pressed to find a home router that wasn't inexpensive, to be honest. I used to recommend Linksys, but they have been doing some strange things with updates. I also have a Netgear, and it's been flawless.

 

[FuturDreamz]

I have used Net Gear routers for years with no complications ever. They install efforstlessly, and work tirelessly.

They're not the cheapest, but you get what you pay for.

Newegg.com - net gear routers

Holy crap those start at $200 and got to $1,400!

My reccommendation is this: Newegg.com - TP-LINK TL-R402M 4-Port Cable/DSL Router 1 x 10/100Mbps WAN Ports 4 x 10/100Mbps LAN Ports
it has a 65% 5/5 rating and 18% 4/5 rating.

 

[DeaconFrost]

Holy crap those start at $200 and got to $1,400!

Where are you getting that from???? There are plenty listed of normal price, I believe starting at $33.99.

 

[chev65]

This is the best router on the market, for the price 59.00 you can't beat it.

I work in the networking section of this forum.

Newegg.com - D-Link Xtreme Gigabit Router (DIR-655) Wireless N300, USB SharePort, Gigabit

 

[bigmck]

These days you can get a wireless one pretty cheap. There is no need to go with a wired one. Get a USB adapter for your PC with a wireless modem and you are in business without those wires. == If money is a problem, you might try these. I have no reason to think these would not be as good as the more expensive ones. This is a modem and USB adapter, in two separate buys, and you are setup wireless.
Encore ENHWI-2AN45 300Mbps Wireless N300 Router Two 5dBi Dipole Antennas 4-ports 10/100 Ethernet Switch-Best Computer Online Store - Buy with Discount Prices from Houston Texas-Directron.com


Encore ENUWI-2XN45 Wireless N300 USB Adapter Two 5dBi External Dipole Antennas with R-SMA Connectors-Best Computer Online Store - Buy with Discount Prices from Houston Texas-Directron.com

 

[Layback Bear]

I use this Asus RTN12 300M Super Speed. I just use it hard wired. Remove the antennas and covered the antenna ports with tin foil. So far it has worked great but I don't use WIFI so I can't tell you how that works. Various prices $40.00 to $50.00.
FRYS.com*|*ASUS
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B002SQ9ZX2/ref=dp_olp_0?ie=UTF8&condition=all

 

[FuturDreamz]

Holy crap those start at $200 and got to $1,400!

Where are you getting that from???? There are plenty listed of normal price, I believe starting at $33.99.

Oh, there are. All the expensive ones were at the top and I just closed the page once I got to the $1,400 one.

 

[DeaconFrost]

Oh, there are.

Had me worried for a minute that I missed something in world events that caused router prices to skyrocket!

 

[hcour]

Great. Thanks for all the suggestions, guys.

 

[Layback Bear]

Let us know what you pick and how it works for you.

 

[hcour]

I ended up buying a used Linksys WRV54G for next to nothing. I'm using it as wired, it has 4 LAN ports so I even have an extra port if I ever need it.

Holy Moly! The increase in my browsing speed is considerable. I had no idea a different router could make that much of a difference. That old D-Link dying on me was a blessing in disguise!

 

[Layback Bear]

Good you are happy without spending a lot of money.
Happy computing.