Which wireless router to buy?

[Big Mack Daddy]

Some of you may recall my Network Security Key thread. I never got it resolved so I said F it and returned the router. Now that I have a rare few dollars I can spend I want to get a new one. I've been looking on newegg for one but I have no idea what I'm looking at lol. I think my connection is 56 Mbps or whatever, I have no clue. Anybody have any suggestions? I'm looking to spend $40 or less. I've seen some on newegg so I know that's a feasible price. Thanks in advance my friends.

[Zygoat]

bought this one for my parents and it seems to work well.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833320026

i use a similar model. (the big brother of that one)


or anything on this page. just make sure that the number of reviews is more than just 10-20. (like the first 2)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=Property&Subcategory=145&Description=&Type=&N=2050410145&srchInDesc=&MinPrice=&MaxPrice=40

[Big Mack Daddy]

Thanks Justin, I appreciate the help my friend.

[manofthehour114]

What kind of router were you having trouble with?
Everyone in my tech classes preach about Cisco/Linksys routers and their tight security when they're set up right, and those guys seem to be pretty knowledgeable about computers and stuff.

[Big Mack Daddy]

It was a Belkin I think.

[Big Mack Daddy]

I've got another Belkin in my room but it hasn't been hooked up in ages. I don't know the security key for it either or I'd save my money and hook it up instead.

[Bone Crusher]

Isn't there a reset button on the back of the router which will default everything? even the security key?

[Big Mack Daddy]

Hell if I know, I'll have to dig it out and look.

[Bone Crusher]

Pretty sure there should be one and then its something stupid like admin for user and password for password to log into your router interface

[Bone Crusher]

it should be like a paper clip sized diameter hole

[DMP]

The Cisco/Linksys stuff is what I use. Crazy easy, but pricey.

Thats what I use too. :thumbup_1

[Zygoat]

the asus ones i mentioned use the same chip as some linksys models. just alot cheaper.

[Big Mack Daddy]

Okay, just dug out the router and I'm gonna hook it up later. The router is a Belkin model F6D4230-4 V3 for anyone interested.

[Big Mack Daddy]

Okay, I got the router going. Don't know how I did it but I had to fight with it for a little while.