Help me buy a wireless router required very urgently.

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SandKhet

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Hi,
About Me:
I am from India - Mumbai
I am planning to buy a new router for my home use..

My Setup/Details:
I will install this router in my living room (hall). I have 3 PCs in all in a 3000 SQ.FT. flat.
I also want to access internet from this router using my IPAD2 + Mobile. (want best wifi connectivity, long range preferred)
I have internet access via Cable LAN (2 MBPs line at present will upgrade to 8 MBPs next month) from http://www.pacenet-india.com/services.html

My Requirements:
I want to connect all my 3 PCs internally (networking) via this router.
I have a wired lan setup, so that this 3 PCs can talk to each other if they are connected to a router/switch from my living room. (I need fast file/transfer between this 3 PCs)
There are many IT geeks in my building (I want best security via this router)
None of my PCs has inbuilt WIFI (Can I get a feature in router someway which can help me connect all 3 PCs to each other wireless (without using wired cable which I am doing at present)

I want best security + best features + best future ready router (pricing is not an issue)

Please suggest me best option:
This is the best I could have found in my area/city, can you help me decide from this 4 routers.
http://www.flipkart.com/routers/com...2TCE9KQ84WE,RTRDF2T9HF7RNUXP,RTRD9TC4F3ZFWGMW

Rest of options available in my CITY are:

http://www.flipkart.com/computers/n...9f9-c6eb-4225-bf88-1570a3ee4f23&_pop=brdcrumb
http://www.homeshop18.com/wireless-...istView:false/sort:Price+High-to-Low/start:0/
http://www.primeabgb.com/index.php?...anufacturer_id=0&keyword=&keyword1=&keyword2=
http://www.bitfang.com/wireless-router/

If there are any other options you can suggest me depending upon my country. Please do.

Regards,
 
This is a wireless router.
You want a WiFi Router with switch.
I would recommend a TP-Link and switch firmware to openWRT to meet your requirements.
 
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Out of what you listed, I would go for the N900 and install the WRT merlin firmware into it.
 
RocketTech said:
This is a wireless router.
You want a WiFi Router with switch.
I would recommend a TP-Link and switch firmware to openWRT to meet your requirements.
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LOL is it just me or did this link to DEWALT Bare-Tool DC550B 18-Volt Cordless Cut-Out Tool (Tool Only, No Battery). Bravo RocketTech, bravo lol.


Of those listed, the Asus RT-N66U you cannot go wrong with. It's a very solid and proven router with a great community of people backing it (reminds me of the old Linksys54g days). If you ask me I wouldn't bother with which consumer router you get. To be honest, they all suck and they are all trashy. At least for the price point they are charging. Having a good looking configuration homepage or very pretty box that you'll never see once installed, is really what you're paying for.

Look for any that is flashable to Tomato, DD-WRT, or OpenWRT, grab the most price conscious model you can afford and flash it. Guarantee it'll be far better than even the highest priced consumer router you can buy for $200. It wont look pretty in the pages, but with a huge community and tutorials for everything you cannot go wrong. Not to mention third-party solutions are often more secure, stable, and feature rich than you could ever ask for.


So I say either Asus N66 or cheap router that is flashable.
 
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Hello,
I am little confused, is it true 2.4 GHz is bit high frequency just like we have in our microwave (did not understood technical stuff all routers are atleast 2.4 GHz or above),
Got a small kid 3.5 years old

I have following options available:
Asus RT-AC66U 802.11ac Dual-Band Wireless-AC1750 Gigabit Router
http://www.flipkart.com/asus-rt-ac6...outer/p/itmdf2temz7yzvgf?pid=RTRDF2TCE9KQ84WE
INR 17625

Netgear R6300 WiFi Router
http://www.flipkart.com/netgear-r6300-wifi-router/p/itmdf2tbz8fxhp6f?pid=RTRDF2T9HF7RNUXP
INR 17515

Asus RT-N66U Dual-Band Wireless-N900 Gigabit Router
http://www.flipkart.com/asus-rt-n66...outer/p/itmd7xkf2ga7f2an?pid=RTRD7XKFDBPBR6CV
INR 14688

Netgear N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router (WNDR4500)
http://www.flipkart.com/netgear-n90...BP23&ref=ae1aa74b-7e28-4dc3-a173-8a11483d7d53
INR 13555

Cisco Linksys EA4500 Dual-Band N900 Router with Gigabit and USB
http://www.flipkart.com/cisco-links...t-usb/p/itmd9tnckzrx24j8?pid=RTRD9TC4F3ZFWGMW
INR 13111
 
Dear Sir, My last question, before I make a purchase tomorrow:

My requirements:
1.
3000 sq. ft home/office and require solid wifi even on farthest end of office (maximum of 3 thin walls between router and last room where i will use laptop)

2.
At most - 1 laptop + 1 ipad + 2 mobile will use wifi always

3.
router will connect to internet using local lan on RJ45 ethernet

4. 3 PCs will always connect to router using ethernet cable and use internet. (this 3 pc dont need wifi)

5. we require good file transfer speed between this 3 pc

6. a usb port on router, which will help to connect to internet using 3g dongle (a backup internet)

7.
we will use future xbox and ps gaming, connect to internet using wifi

8.
internet tv which will require wifi

9.
Capability to turn on/off wifi using a button on router (not a major requirement, if available will be great)

10.
Turn on/off wifi and router using the software interface of router.

11.
There are many IT geeks in my building (I want best security via this router)

12.
Play with router firmware, install/upgrade 3rd party firmware (not a major requirement, if available will be great)

I have to decided to buy 1 of following products only, please suggest me which one should i select from this 4 routers only.
Netgear R6300
Asus RT-AC66U
Asus RT-N66U
Netgear WNDR4500

I will purchase from flipkart, if you have any better suggestions to buy this in Mumbai, it will be great:
http://www.flipkart.com/computers/network-components/routers/pr?p[]=sort%3Dprice_desc&sid=6bo%2C70k%2C2a2&layout=grid#jumpTo=114|60

Thank you very much for all your help :)
 
I'd go with the N66U.

The AC is too new IMO. The N66U is solid and proven as stated. It's a winner.
 
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