Going Wi-Fi at home · DIGIT-ARC

Guys I am planning to go wi-fi at home. Please suggest me a good wifi router for my broadband connection. Consider the following points.

No. of devices- Desktop(wired) + Laptop + mobile/ipod
Will like to stream videos on HDTV too(in future)
Need a good range(spanning the enitre house)
Good security features
Budget - 2k...would increase a bit if its worth it.

Also suggest anymore things that I need to consider also which are important.
Is dual-band router required or is it good to have?
Thanks in advance.

Check this D-Link 2730U
Flipkart: D-Link DSL-2730U Wireless N 150 ADSL2+ 4-Port Router: Router

Buy Asus rt N13U if you can @ 3k, flash it with ddwrt firmware, you won't regret.

Or Asus RT N12, one of the cheapest supporting ddwrt. @ 2.3-2.4k

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I am using this: WGR614 Model and it's awesome

Tenida said:
Check this D-Link 2730U
Flipkart: D-Link DSL-2730U Wireless N 150 ADSL2+ 4-Port Router: Router

This is a ADSL router...I have a broadband connection.

dashing.sujay said:
Buy Asus rt N13U if you can @ 3k, flash it with ddwrt firmware, you won't regret.

Or Asus RT N12, one of the cheapest supporting ddwrt. @ 2.3-2.4k

what is ddwrt?

Also on flipkart there are two entries for the same model. check this out
belkin N600 DB with modem for Rs.2468 and the other one is belkin N600 DB for Rs.813. Is this a good deal?

bump!!!

Aah great...flipkart just updated the cost of these routers

Any help guys....

No one here is using wi-fi at home ??? :evil:

abhidev said:
No one here is using wi-fi at home ???

As your budget is 2K, buy this: Flipkart: D-Link DIR-615 Wireless-N 300 Router: Router

But if you are serious about streaming HD media over it, I would strongly suggest you to get a gigabit dual band router, which will help you a lot. (like, D-Link DIR-655)

d6bmg said:
As your budget is 2K, buy this: Flipkart: D-Link DIR-615 Wireless-N 300 Router: Router

But if you are serious about streaming HD media over it, I would strongly suggest you to get a gigabit dual band router, which will help you a lot. (like, D-Link DIR-655)

thanx a lot for the reply....how is Belkin N-300 compared to D-link Dir 615?

Also the DIR-655 is almost 6k :shock:

abhidev said:
thanx a lot for the reply....how is Belkin N-300 compared to D-link Dir 615?

Also the DIR-655 is almost 6k

I also use belkin surf N300 router, not as main router, but as secondary router. Surf is good, 3 years replacement warranty, no connection drop. It lacks USB port, and also no support for ddwrt. Used to be @1.8K, but presently available @2.8K. Not vfm at present price tag.

d6bmg said:
I also use belkin surf N300 router, not as main router, but as secondary router. Surf is good, 3 years replacement warranty, no connection drop. It lacks USB port, and also no support for ddwrt. Used to be @1.8K, but presently available @2.8K. Not vfm at present price tag.

hmm...but what is ddwrt?

abhidev said:
hmm...but what is ddwrt?

Its a custom linux based firmware for routers for additional functionalities.

www.dd-wrt.com | Unleash Your Router

dashing.sujay said:
Its a custom linux based firmware for routers for additional functionalities.

www.dd-wrt.com | Unleash Your Router

Hey thanx for the info.

Hey Guys...went to some local shops....took a look at D-link Dir 615....seems good...also has IPv6 support....its available at arnd 2k.....also took a look at Iball iB-WRX150N Wireless-N Router | Router | Flipkart.com which was available for arnd 1.3k

which one is better or else should i opt for belkin N-300 ?

anyone who is using wifi at home...pls post ur experience

It has got very poor user reviews of having frequent disconnections.
For 2k, get this: Asus RT-N12 LX Wireless Router | Router | Flipkart.com
If you want something cheaper then: ASUS RT-N10+ EZ N Wireless Router | Router | Flipkart.com

hows this one...Buffalo 300Mbps Wireless-N Router | Router | Flipkart.com

also I am more inclined towards Belkin, Linksys...not much sure abt Dlink,Asus and Netgear...though I have heard lot of good things abt Netgear

I am looking for something future-proof yet with a reasonable rate.... I want a wireless router without modem, 300mbps speed and also is Ipv6 support good to have?

That seems to a good model too.

yea...but pls guys post your experience/preferred wifi-router...I need it a bit urgently

First off, You just need a router(in case you have a seperate modem) or a router with inbuilt modem?

MegaMind said:
First off, You just need a router(in case you have a seperate modem) or a router with inbuilt modem?

I have a cable internet connection....not a BSNL connection...

^^So you need only a wireless router..

Asus RT-N10E - you need to connect your existing modem to the router & from router to PC..

But i'd suggest you go for D-Link DSL-2730U Wireless N 150 ADSL2+ (modem+router) as in case if your existing modem dies in future, you need not spend again for a modem.. Hope you get it..

right now m not using any modem...its a broadband connection

abhidev said:
right now m not using any modem...its a broadband connection

Can you explain how your PC is connected to your broadband?
Does a wire enters your house & goes straight to your PC?

MegaMind said:
Can you explain how your PC is connected to your broadband?
Does a wire enters your house & goes straight to your PC?

yes...

mods pls close this thread as I hv bought the router

Here are the pics of Cisco Linksys E1200 300mbps wireless router for 2.5k

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