February 7, 2012

Top 5 Wireless Routers

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

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


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


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

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

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.


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