Best wireless router

[XXXJUICEDXXX]

I'm in the market for a new wireless router. I will be using a 360 (wireless) a desktop (wireless) and a laptop (wireless) . Is hard to pick on items never used so maybe you guys can throw some feedback toward a choice. Here is a few pictures with stats of ones I'm looking at , feel free to add a choice if you think it is worth buying.

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Linksys WRT330N Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router

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Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router
Build a high-speed wireless network optinized for gaming!
The Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming Router is really four devices in one box. First, there's the Wireless Access Point, which lets you connect to the network without wires. There's also a built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100/1000 Switch to connect your wired-Ethernet devices together at up to gigabit speeds. The Router function ties it all together and lets your whole network share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection. We've also included a Network Optimizer that applies various Quality of Service (QoS) techniques to your network traffic to make sure that time-sensitive applications like online and local network gaming run smoothly. It automatically determines what data is time-sensitive and what isn't, and prioritizes delivery of that data to its destination, ensuring the best-possible performance for the various types of data that go through your network.
The Access Point built into the Router uses the very latest wireless networking technology, Wireless-N (draft 802.11n). By overlaying the signals of multiple radios, Wireless-N's ""Multiple In, Multiple Out"" (MIMO) technology multiplies the effective data rate. Unlike ordinary wireless networking technologies that are confused by signal reflections, MIMO actually uses these reflections to increase the range and reduce "dead spots" in the wireless coverage area. The robust signal travels farther, maintaining wireless connections up to 4 times farther than standard Wireless-G. With Wireless-N, the farther away you are, the more speed advantage you get. It works great with standard Wireless-G and -B equipment, but when both ends of the wireless link are Wireless-N, the router can increase the throughput even more by using twice as much radio band, yielding speeds up to 12 times as fast as standard Wireless-G.

To help protect your data and privacy, the Router can encode all wireless transmissions with industrial-strength 128-bit encryption.

Features:


Internet-sharing Router and 4-port Gigabit Switch, with a built-in speed and range enhanced Wireless Access Point
Optimizer for time-sensitive applications provides reduced game lag and cleaner sounding VoIP calls
MIMO technology uses multiple radios to create a robust signal that travels up to 4 times farther and reduces dead spots
Up to 12 times faster than Wireless-G, but also works great with Wireless-G and -B devices



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[D-Link DGL-4300 Wireless-G 108Mbs Gaming Gigabit Router/CENTER]

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Fit for the True Online Gamer


Introducing GameFuel™ Priority Technology designed to provide the uninterrupted and latency-free gaming experience serious online gamers expect
Customized with game-centric features boasting maximum flexibility for configuration and performance
Unparalleled 802.11g wireless performance
Designed for the Gamers Network


Cutting-Edge Technology For Today and Tomorrow's Gamers Network


GameFuel™ Priority powered platform reduces latency and boosts network efficiency and performance
Intelligently manages and automatically prioritizes network traffic to better execute bandwidth-sensitive applications including VoIP and multimedia applications
Enhanced wireless technology for optimal range and connectivity – up to 108Mbps*
High-Performance CPU to support thousands of concurrent connections – ideal for P2P applications and multiplayer interactivity
Enables multi-tasking between other applications without degradation in game connection
Pre-configured ports to accommodate up to 256 policies for games and applications
Customizable settings to add or modify new applications or game configurations
Firmware upgrade notification feature keeps your new
D-Link Gaming Router up to date



Intimidation Never Looked This Good


One Fast Ethernet 10/100 WAN port which supports virtually all broadband Internet connections
Four Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000 auto-sensing LAN ports
5dBi high-gain antenna for exceptional wireless signal coverage
Fine-tuned web GUI enhancements for seamless device management
Play Your Games, Protect Your Network


Protect your wireless data with support for both Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and 128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
Integrated Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall and Network Address Translation (NAT) firewall help protect against hackers, wardrivers, and other unauthorized users
Create versatile Access Control policies to control network access based on time, date, websites, and/or applications
Disable SSID Broadcast and MAC Filtering features protect against unauthorized access from your wireless network
Supports Virtual Private Network (VPN) pass-through to create a secure connection to office networks
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[graf1k]

My next router is gonna be an Apple Time Capsule. 802.11n + wireless iPhone/iPod Touch support + 1TB HDD for $500GB = uber router. Plus, the last couple Airport Extremes have had better range than most other routers on the market from what I read in reviews.

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[Clipse]

Normally I stick with Linksys, its what I first bought when I started setting up wireless networks, they have the interface I'm used to, and I like the quality particularly of their business products (that is if I'm not working on HP switches). What's stupid (aimed at console makers) is that they're pushing out this Wireless-N technology when the only machines that can run it are PC's. The wireless adaptor for the 360 go up to G, so buying a wireless-N router honestly doesn't do you much good. Besides that point just because you have a faster router doesn't help your connection to the internet, you might be able to stream computers between computers connected with a wireless-N card, but when it comes to the net it all depends on your connection.

Honestly Juiced it depends on what you're wanting to do; I'd personally go with the Linksys model. Its its to connect to the 360 it wouldn't benefit you much at all to go with an N router at least in my eyes. But if you're planning to stream content between your laptop and desktop it'd be worth looking at. Either one will extend the reach of your network and give you better signal strength, but again won't boost your internet speed any, just the speed between you and the router. ;)

[XXXJUICEDXXX]

Normally I stick with Linksys, its what I first bought when I started setting up wireless networks, they have the interface I'm used to, and I like the quality particularly of their business products (that is if I'm not working on HP switches). What's stupid (aimed at console makers) is that they're pushing out this Wireless-N technology when the only machines that can run it are PC's. The wireless adaptor for the 360 go up to G, so buying a wireless-N router honestly doesn't do you much good. Besides that point just because you have a faster router doesn't help your connection to the internet, you might be able to stream computers between computers connected with a wireless-N card, but when it comes to the net it all depends on your connection.

Honestly Juiced it depends on what you're wanting to do; I'd personally go with the Linksys model. Its its to connect to the 360 it wouldn't benefit you much at all to go with an N router at least in my eyes. But if you're planning to stream content between your laptop and desktop it'd be worth looking at. Either one will extend the reach of your network and give you better signal strength, but again won't boost your internet speed any, just the speed between you and the router. ;)

Very interesting news. So the 360 wireless adaptor is not so much next generation technololy (N) technology, but is still compatible. I play online pc games and do alot of file transfering for pc to laptap so I do want something that I will not be updating for at least 2 years. When I upgrade I try to get what ever best I can so I'm not rebuying within a year . I do have a sweet connection and wish to keep the highest flow of information to continue to flow. Thanks for this heartbreaking but useful 360 info Clipse .

[im a manatee]

I use the D-link DGL-4300. It's been great to me. I have the firmware at 1.7 and it gives me 108 mbps wireless. The Gamefuel tech is good, but you'll need to turn one of the features off for XBL to work properly. I opened my ports and I have open NAT. Works great.

[iJohn]

This is a rip off:p I bought a Wireless N Linksys in the summer because my previous one literally blew up on me. I saw this "gaming" one over there too. Garbage. Same features, and even less as of mine. Plus this was $70-80 more. With that extra $70-80 I bought a Wireless N Adapter for my Laptop. Uber fast for me:D

[XXXJUICEDXXX]

I use the D-link DGL-4300. It's been great to me. I have the firmware at 1.7 and it gives me 108 mbps wireless. The Gamefuel tech is good, but you'll need to turn one of the features off for XBL to work properly. I opened my ports and I have open NAT. Works great.

You state that I will have to choose to turn off a feature on the D-Link to let xboxlive to work. Did you have to give up anything while running XBL ?

[Burner110]

I say get the gaming router it has pretty good specsa and it looks cool

[im a manatee]

You state that I will have to choose to turn off a feature on the D-Link to let xboxlive to work. Did you have to give up anything while running XBL ?

No, it's just unchecking Dynamic Packet Fragmentation in the gamefuel menu. In 1.7, there isn't an option to disable it for certain devices, but I put my xbox as priority one for gamefuel and it makes up for it.

No features are missing from XBL, if thats what you're wondering.