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Need Suggestions for a good router under 3k.

13 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/need-suggestions-for-a-good-router-under-3k.147821/

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techspark Original post #1
Oct 20, 2011 at 5:52 PM
Hi, i know this has been asked many a times before but i have checked the old threads, they all seem pretty old and i am sure there will be new and better routers available now.

I have a 4mbps cable connection(cat5) and i will be using the router to surf web on my android phone, download stuff from the net , hook up my external hdd and run/play files from laptop.

So here are my requirements(in order of preference) :

1. Excellent range. (this is a must. I need to have good signal throughout my house and specially in my living room which is 3 thick walls apart.)

2. Should be N standard as i need good speed for lan transfers.

3. Should have a USB port.

4. Under 3k.

I have only come across asus rt n13u that fits my requirements. I am getting it for 2900, is this a good price ? Are there better alternatives to asus n13 because its been quite some time since it was launched.

Please let me know your views. Thanks in advance. Cheers.
pulkitpopli2004
Oct 20, 2011 at 11:51 PM
your budget is quite less i feel for such USB compatible routers..
bt you can get this Netgear WNR2200 or Belkin Share which are arnd 3.5k
T
Oct 21, 2011 at 12:13 PM
Thanks for the reply. The netgear one is not available.

Which one would you suggest to choose between asus rt n13u and belkin share. The price difference between the two is only rs100.
mithun_mrg
Oct 24, 2011 at 12:47 PM
Asus n13u
d6bmg
d6bmg #6
Oct 24, 2011 at 4:25 PM
Another vote for Asus RT N13U.
Y
Oct 28, 2011 at 7:11 PM
I am getting BSNL broadband connection. Should I buy wireless router cum modem or buy them seperately? I think to connect pc to this router wirelessly I shall require a USB Adaptor also. Please suggest cheap and best available at flipkart.
mithun_mrg
Oct 29, 2011 at 7:14 AM
My suggestion is to get the type1 modem from bsnl and get this
Flipkart: Asus RT-N13U: Router
Y
Oct 29, 2011 at 9:14 AM
My suggestion is to get the type1 modem from bsnl and get this
Flipkart: Asus RT-N13U: Router

Thanks mithun_mrg. I think the total package will be too costly. I need this for home use. To share broadband among a pc, one/two laptops and a mobile. PC is also to be connected wirelessly so please suggest a suitable adaptor also.
mithun_mrg
Oct 29, 2011 at 10:20 AM
then try these
Flipkart: Asus RT-N10: Router
Flipkart: Belkin Basic USB Adapter: Usb Adaptor

plus the router from bsnl which will cost 700 bucks alternatively u can use the modem to connect to the pc wired & plug in the wifi adaptor & use connectify to connect the laptops/mobile etc
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ysmonyog #11
Nov 3, 2011 at 9:00 PM
Purchased Netgear N150 router cum modem. It gets heated up very much. Is this normal?
mithun_mrg
Nov 4, 2011 at 7:14 AM
how much it heats is the matter also does it run 24X7 then its okay but if it heats up abnormally within 5-10mins of powering on then something is wrong what u can do is if ur plugging that telephone line then unplug that & see if it heats to same extent
Kev.Ved
Kev.Ved #13
Dec 15, 2011 at 2:31 AM
Go for the Netgear model priced around Rs 1700/-. 4 LAN ports and wireless.