Need to buy a modem router by tommorow.. Kindly Advice

[beanstalk_230]

hey all,

I was looking to buy a modem router and I came across these 2 relatively cheap options (in UK):

Belkin N Wireless ADSL Modem Router with Simple: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo

and

Belkin N Wireless Modem Router F5D8633UK4A + Wireless USB Network Adapter F5D8053UK / Bundle - Computing at Play.com (UK)

The first one is just a modem router costing 33 pounds and the other is a relatively old model (I guess) but it also bundles a USB network stick. If i buy the stick alone it would cost me around 20 pounds on amazon (but I don't really need the USB stick, it would just be like a free gift )

Now I need to order among one of these by tomorrow so please suggest which one should I go with. If the Belkin 8636 (33 pounds) is much better than Belkin 8633 (+ USB = 30 pounds) then I think I would go with 8636 but if its just a minor advancement then the combo seems to be a sweet deal.

Regards

P.S. Actually it was really difficult finding reviews to the above products so if someone could direct me to some proper networking hardware review sites it would be also helpful.

 

[sohail99]

Belkin routers are more prone to crash and hang!

do test out the routers via a crash test - https://www.grc.com/dns/crashtest.htm

Cheap ain't necessarily better!

 

[harishgayatri]

Hey Mate, I have a Belkin N wireless Router

It doesnt crash.

Cheap can be good too

 

[net]

i have a belkin G router and its running smooth continuous for last month since i installed. its already been one of the best comfort gadgets for me

 

[sohail99]

Hey Mate, I have a Belkin N wireless Router

It doesnt crash.

Cheap can be good too

What model??

I went through a couple of Belkin N modem routers and all of em except some G ones crashed!!

never buying from them again ever!

 

[ssr]

I am also searching for Modem + router combination,
My requirement,
-Support for N spec.
-USB port to connect HDD
-ADSL2+ (airtel?)
-GigaBit ports

after about an half day of search, I have shortlisted.
Belkin : N+ Wireless ADSL2+ Modem-Router (With USB Storage Port)
DGN3500 - N300 Wireless Gigabit ADSL2+ Modem Router
Linksys by Cisco Dual-Band Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Gigabit Router WAG320N

any other recommendations?

 

[khanvis2009]

dlink is the best . buffalo is good too but expensive ..

 

[arvnd]

I too am a satisfied Belkin G router user. Absolutely no problems whatsoever. Never crashed. I wonder why people speak so bad of Belkin routers.

 

[harishgayatri]

What model??

I went through a couple of Belkin N modem routers and all of em except some G ones crashed!!

never buying from them again ever!

Belkin N Wireless Router F5D8236sa4

Works excellent for me.

Only one Drawback is I am unable to update the Firmware.

It always says incorrect image.