Wireless routers have
become an essential part for computes at home as it connects all your
devices wirelessly with an ease. This year there are not many routers
launched for home usages, but 2011 had some interesting and innovative
wireless router which still leads the market. Have a look at these best
wireless routers your home should have.
1. Cisco Linksys E4200 v2
The router has a sleek-looking design and offers excellent performance on both 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz network bands. Along with the device Cisco has offered an app called ‘Cisco Connect Express’ which allows you to access the router from mobile devices like iPhone or iPad. This wireless router is available for Rs.10,500.
It supports wireless speed up to 450 Mbps only on 5.0 GHz network bands and it has a slow processor. The device looks similar to the second version of E4200 which its large coverage with 6 (3x3) internal antennas. Other specification includes; Gigabit Ethernet switch and a USB storage port. The device has a price tag of Rs.9,000.
The router also sports; a new cloud sharing feature called ReadySHARE Cloud, ReadySHARE printer and clear channel selector. This router is available for Rs.9,900.
The router has four gigabit Ethernet ports and two USB ports for network storage. It also has a built-in support for network storage when it is plugged with external hard disk. This is one of the best dual-band home router, even though its web interface takes long time to apply changes. This wireless router will cost you for Rs.8,815.
5. Trendnet TEW-692GR
The router doesn’t look that good with three external antennas on the top which is used for 5 GHz band, but it gives a very good performance and an easy use of web interface. This router is bit costly than other and will make you shed Rs.11,120.
1. Cisco Linksys E4200 v2
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Cisco Linksys E4200 v2 |
The
Cisco Linksys E4200 v2 is a high performing dual-band wireless router
especially designed for wireless home network. This router is powered by
the fast 1.2 GHz processor which offers a wireless speed of 450 Mbps.
The router has a sleek-looking design and offers excellent performance on both 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz network bands. Along with the device Cisco has offered an app called ‘Cisco Connect Express’ which allows you to access the router from mobile devices like iPhone or iPad. This wireless router is available for Rs.10,500.
2. Cisco Linksys E4200
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Cisco Linksys E4200 |
Even
though Cisco has launched the second version of Linksys E4200 wireless
router, but still the original version makes its place in the top list.
The E4200 is a high-end dual-band wireless router designed for home
entertainment pursuits.
It supports wireless speed up to 450 Mbps only on 5.0 GHz network bands and it has a slow processor. The device looks similar to the second version of E4200 which its large coverage with 6 (3x3) internal antennas. Other specification includes; Gigabit Ethernet switch and a USB storage port. The device has a price tag of Rs.9,000.
3. Netgear WNDR3800 N600
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Netgear WNDR3800 N600 |
The
Netgear WNDR3800 N600 is a true dual-band gigabit wireless router and
an excellent one for any home. The router is powered by 680 MHz powerful
MIPS 32-bit processor and 128 MB RAM. It offers a high performance
wireless internet access for HD video streaming and multiplayer gaming
on both 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz network bands and also supports wireless
speed up to 300 Mbps.
The router also sports; a new cloud sharing feature called ReadySHARE Cloud, ReadySHARE printer and clear channel selector. This router is available for Rs.9,900.
4. Asus RT-N56U
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Asus RT-N56U |
The
Asus RT-N56U is a stylish and compact dual-band gigabit wireless router
which offers a speed up to 300 Mbps on 5 GHz network band. The Asus
RT-N56U has 6 (3x3) internal antenna that offers a very fast internet
speed when compared to the 450 Mbps models.
The router has four gigabit Ethernet ports and two USB ports for network storage. It also has a built-in support for network storage when it is plugged with external hard disk. This is one of the best dual-band home router, even though its web interface takes long time to apply changes. This wireless router will cost you for Rs.8,815.
5. Trendnet TEW-692GR
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Trendent TEW-692GR |
The
Trendnet TEW-692GR is really a wireless router as it does not have USB
ports for storage and is the first true dual-band router to offer higher
than 450 GHz speed on both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands.
The router doesn’t look that good with three external antennas on the top which is used for 5 GHz band, but it gives a very good performance and an easy use of web interface. This router is bit costly than other and will make you shed Rs.11,120.
these portable wireless router sounds great, thanks for your list.
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