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Need a new Wireless Router

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devla

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Hello

I've got a wireless network running on a Belkin N1 wireless router (ver. 1xxx). I got the router when it first came out, roughly 2 years ago. I run 3 wireless PCs from it, two on the same floor, and one downstairs, in a fairly large home. Recently I've been having strange issues with the router, and have been thinking about replacing it.

I picked up a Linksys WRT600N, their new Dual-band router. I read decent things about it on smallnetbuilder.com. I had a helluva time with this router. I got it to work, but the wireless range was way less that the Belkin N1. In a big house, thats a problem. I took it back after about a week.

I've heard good things about D-Link wireless routers. The D-Link DIR-655 seems like a fairly stable router, however I believe it is based on the same Atheros chip that my old Belkin N1 has.
The D-Link DGL-4500 is the newer, more expensive model, with Dual band.

Which do you think would work better for me? Is there another brand I should be considering?

If I get the DGL-4500, I will want to get a 5ghz Wireless-N USB adapter (out of PCI slots). From what I see, D-Link does not make one of these. Can anyone recommend a USB "dual-band" adapter that is proven to work at 5Ghz Wireless-N with the DGL-4500? And can I simultaneously run a PC with a 5Ghz card, and two PCs with 2.4Ghz cards?

Thanks
 
Is it possible your N1 router will support a third party firmware, such as OpenWRT, DD-WRT, etc?
 
The DGL-4500 is not a true dual band router. You have to pick either 5GHz or 2.4GHz. They do not work at the same time.
 
I have a similar question. What is the general consensus with regards to wireless draft-n routers? What's the best one to get, or is there one coming in the near future I should wait for?
 
MrDisco said:
I have a similar question. What is the general consensus with regards to wireless draft-n routers? What's the best one to get, or is there one coming in the near future I should wait for?
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That's kind of a subjective question. D-Link's DIR-655 is an exceptional router and the D-Link DIR-4500 is a good one as well. I haven't used any others but have thoroughly enjoyed the DIR-655.
 
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