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Need router to connect desktop and tablet

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ajayritik
ajayritik Original post #1
Oct 28, 2011 at 11:55 AM
I have recently purchased a tablet which I would want to connnect to internet using WI-FI. Currently useing Belkin G wireless router of friend to connect both dekstop and tablet but I need to buy one for myself. So can I have some suggestions.

I have ADSL routers from BSNL and airtel however since I have Beam Cable now which is fiber connection I don' think I can connect using these existing routers.

Will be primarily using to connect desktop and tablet for connection only in the same room or at the most same floor.

I read somewhere that G Routers are little outdated. I wouldn't like to shell out much money.

So what are my options?
pulkitpopli2004
Oct 28, 2011 at 5:18 PM
D-link 2750 Adsl router.. priced arnd 2k
ajayritik
Oct 29, 2011 at 4:10 PM
Guys any more suggestions!
mithun_mrg
Oct 29, 2011 at 5:19 PM
Flipkart: Belkin Basic Router (N150): Router
Flipkart: Asus RT-N10: Router
ajayritik
Nov 5, 2011 at 11:48 PM
I would need the router mostly to connect to my tab or my mobile mostly in the same room or max same floor. Ideally would want anything which doesn't cost much. I have one that I'm using currently Belkin G Wireless router(friend) which is supposed to be 1.1k. Is it good enought?
R
Nov 6, 2011 at 4:48 AM
G router is good enough for your needs. Choose from Linksys, Netgear or Belkin (in that order of preference). Since I have worked for linksys in the past, obviously, I'm biased. ;)

A few months ago, I bought a Linksys WRT120N from ebay for 1700 INR including the shipping. Very satisfied with the purchase. I use it to access internet on my macbook (wireless/wired), a windows pc (ethernet/wired, on ground floor), a Nokia E63 (wireless) and a galaxy fit (wireless). The wireless signal reaches from the ground floor to the second floor (haven't tested beyond that).

It'd be a wise decision to spend a little bit more and invest in an n router though.
d6bmg
d6bmg #7
Nov 6, 2011 at 5:27 PM
Buy a N router to be more 'future proof' and if your devices support 802.11n then file transfer speed between two computers will increase a lot.
mithun_mrg
Nov 7, 2011 at 7:58 AM
To sum up if u get an n router over G u will get
1.Better speeds
2.Better Range
3.Dual band(u can switch to 5ghz decreases interference)
4.Future proof
ajayritik
Nov 7, 2011 at 11:26 AM
Thanks all for your suggestions. Since I'm a little tight on the budget I will have to wait for sometime and as suggested by you all I will go for the N series router.

Also guys wanted to check using the wireless router will I be able to connect my tablet or mobile to my Desktop. If so please let me know how to do this.

I may switch to other internet provider(BSNL/Airtel) maybe ADSL so in that case this router may not be useful. I already have a wireless router for ADSL connection.

So will take a call based on this.
ajayritik
ajayritik #10
Nov 9, 2011 at 1:02 PM
Also guys wanted to check using the wireless router will I be able to connect my tablet or mobile to my Desktop. If so please let me know how to do this.

Guys any suggestions!
mithun_mrg
Nov 9, 2011 at 2:51 PM
if the phone or tablet is android then its possible
ajayritik
ajayritik #12
Nov 10, 2011 at 11:10 AM
if the phone or tablet is android then its possible

How do I do this? Can you help me?

Will this help?

*www.techenclave.com/dvdstoredelhi/asus-usb-n10-150mbps-wi-fi-179901.html
mithun_mrg
Nov 10, 2011 at 11:19 AM
install WiFi File Explorer in phone to copy files to & from phone to pc via wifi
ajayritik
ajayritik #14
Nov 10, 2011 at 2:36 PM
mithun in the post above yours I have given a link which gives details about a WIFI adapter. Do you think it will serve my purpose?
mithun_mrg
Nov 10, 2011 at 3:19 PM
yes u can use that with connectify to connect the tab & mobiles but i suggest to get the router itself rather than the adapter even a g router will give u better performance than the adapter
TP-LINK 54Mbps wireless router TL-WR340G -3yrs wrnty | eBay
ajayritik
ajayritik #16
Nov 11, 2011 at 8:22 PM
Ok Guys I'm ready to shell out more money and go for something under 2k.
Kindly let me know the best model available.
mithun_mrg
Nov 12, 2011 at 7:14 AM
get this @2.2K will give full speed 300 mbps
Flipkart: Asus RT-N12: Router
ajayritik
ajayritik #18
Nov 12, 2011 at 10:50 PM
Bhaiyya Mithun firstly I was planning around 1k now I thought something around 1.8k aur aapne to ek dum 2k bol diya.
mithun_mrg
Nov 13, 2011 at 11:05 AM
bro 200bucks is not a great deal but see what u r getting in that
ajayritik
ajayritik #20
Nov 14, 2011 at 10:51 AM
bro 200bucks is not a great deal but see what u r getting in that

Checked in some forums that some routers are not working with beam cable connection. I'm now getting skeptical buying the router.
ajayritik
ajayritik #21
Nov 18, 2011 at 10:33 AM
How about this one?
ASUS RT-N13U
mithun_mrg
Nov 18, 2011 at 11:37 AM
its a very good router
ajayritik
ajayritik #24
Nov 20, 2011 at 6:06 PM
In one of the sites they were saying that only one of the routers available in the market supports saving the password for Beam Cable login.
prabhu.wali
Nov 20, 2011 at 9:20 PM
Flipkart: Netgear Wireless-N 150 Router: Router bought this for rs 1400 n its good
ajayritik
ajayritik #27
Nov 22, 2011 at 8:36 PM
Flipkart: Netgear Wireless-N 150 Router: Router bought this for rs 1400 n its good

Its available for Rs 1280 in one of the computer outlets here in Hyd.
ajayritik
ajayritik #28
Nov 26, 2011 at 7:30 PM
Finally bought Net Gear Wireless N 150 router.
But regretting buying it.