Looking for router recommendations

[Shawnster]

We are looking for a new, quality router. Our last two kept misrouting data packets. We download A LOT of files almost daily, plus streaming hulu and Netflix. We are a typical home with 3 smartphones, 3iPods, 3tablets, 2computers, bluray, Xbox and a smart tv all networked.

Any recommendations?

[shali]

Maybe you should consider being your own "server" - haha!

[Musky]

I like the Linksys routers, mainly their "E" series. Even the lower cost models will do everything you need it for.

 

I've set up a few "N300" and they have been very dependable. They are usually around $60, but they seem to be on sale at Amazon:

 

 http://www.amazon.com/Linksys-Wireless-Including-Parental-E1200/dp/B004T9RR6I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409448551&sr=8-1&keywords=Linksys+E1200+N300

[shali]

Have you thought about linking through Musky's brain? It probably won't be reliable but when it's on, you might be able to text or make a phone call.

[UpstateKate]

We recently replaced our old, stable but weak signalled router. I bought the bestselling router on Amazon despite being skepticle about the price. It was only $19.99 but I'm very happy with it. So far it's been very stable and the interface is easy to use. The best part is how strong, far reaching the signal is. We can get a good wifi signal at the farthest part of our back yard by the fire pit which is 250 feet away!

http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WR841N-Wireless-Router-300Mpbs/dp/B001FWYGJS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409821799&sr=8-1&keywords=wifi+router

ETA: We have 8 people in our household with 7 iPads, Wii's/WiiU, Rokus, smartphones, streaming Netflix, Amazon, etc. with no issues (20 Mbps broadband).

Edited September 4, 2014 by UpstateKate

[chuck83]

I don't like to go cheap on my routers. I usually go D-Link, then Netgear, lastly Belkin. 

 

For D-Link I would stick with anything with a DIR in the model name. Netgear anything NightHawk. Belkin anything AC900 and above. That's just me though. You can probably find them under $100 on Amazon but probably not be a lot.

[GrumpysWife]

Just installed the one Musky recommended all by myself.  

[Musky]

Just installed the one Musky recommended all by myself.  

 

I'm so proud! My little girl is growing up!

[Shawnster]

I'm looking to go out and buy one, as I'm impatient. The whoke family is frustrated so I doubt I'll order one from online.

My office computer is hard wired. The connection clip is broken. Do these cables wear out? Could the brocen tab cause dropped packets?

Edited September 4, 2014 by Shawnster

[Musky]

Linksys are available in many stores, including Walmart. Linksys have always been very reliable for me, where I have had issues with Dlink and Netgear routers. I guess it's like "Ford and Chevy", it's what you are used to and comfortable with. 

[shali]

I just replaced my N300 Netgear with a N600 Netgear dual band router - you are welcome to the N300 Shawn - it was working perfectly!

[Trey]

I used to be a Linksys man myself, but after my latest E2000 underwhelmed me I decided to get an ASUS router after spending lots of time at smallnetbuilder.com. Shortly after I bought my ASUS N56U router I noticed someone had upgraded our router in the Kingdom Hall to higher end ASUS as well.

[Hartley]

I use a fritzbox it comes with a 5 year warranty and has many features. Had for 2 years no issues. Same model also in use at KH and 2 relatives

Hartley