Require help to buy a router.

M

Hello All,

I have bsnl broadband with adsl modem. I want a wifi network so that I can connect my laptop and mobile anywhere in the home.

Pointers:
1. I need to connect my pc directly(lan) as it don't have wifi support.
2. It would be good if I can have a media server option where I can connect my external hard drive to router and can access the data from any device.

Please let me know the options for the router.

Regards,
Madhav

Maddy_AzAd - Before opening a new thread, Please search the forum.

Go through the thread -

*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/networking/156310-wifi-router-dsl-broadband.html
*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/peripherals/161043-wi-fi-router-adsl2.html

Above threads does not cover his second requirement - to act as a media server by connecting hard disk through usb.

msn said:
It has USB storage feature. I connect my Flash drive and i am able to access it via windows explorer \\192.168.1.1\u_disk\usb1_1\

There is one option of Storage User Account Setup in Router Advanced setting you can use that and create user for storage and its password as well.

I have clearly mentioned in the other post that I have successfully configured my USB to access it using the Router. As far as HDD is concerned please wait till others reply.

Budget for router?

M

msn said:
Maddy_AzAd - Before opening a new thread, Please search the forum.

Go through the thread -

*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/networking/156310-wifi-router-dsl-broadband.html
*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/peripherals/161043-wi-fi-router-adsl2.html

I checked these threads and both of them do not match my needs. One is talking about modem+router (I have the modem, need only router). And other is regarding adsl router which can support dsl.

@reniarahim: Exactly, I want a router which can act as media server too.

@saswat: I was checking some routers(mentioned below) and the price is bit on a higher side with TL-WR2543ND being on 7500 in india. Actually I will be happy if I can get anything between 2000-3000 INR.

Checked some routers. I want features as in below routers.
TL-WR2543ND -- This is 450mbps and 5ghz but is costly @ 7500/-
TL-WR1042ND -- This is 300mbps and 2.4ghz and seems to be in my budget.

Please suggest me some routers within 3k and having similar features.

If you can then TL-WR2543ND is a good option.
Check TP-Link W8968 300N router. Its the cheapest 300N router with USB. But no idea about its price. Contact your nearest TP-Link dealer and ask for its price.

M

^^ TL-WR2543ND is not available in INDIA. Also it will cost around 7.5k, so out of budget. TP-Link w8968 is modem+router but I need router only. Also it is not available.

TL-WR1042ND is not yet available in India. So, I am left with following option.

1. TP-Link TL-WR104ND -- @ 4100 INR
2. Asus RT-N13U -- @ 3188 INR
3. Belkin N600 -- @ 4154 INR

Please help me in deciding. Also let me know if you know any other option.

Go with TP-Link

Asus RT13NU is great option for 2.8k. Check locally.
I would choose the TP-Link just for its Gigabit Ethernet. Price wise RT13NU is the best VFM product.