Urgent Buy: Router for wifi connectivity at home

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Hi Guyz.. Am in urgent need of a wi-fi enabled router. Gone through many threads in the forum and am really confused:S. Hence thought of posting my requirements and getting your valuable suggestions :)

I'm using BSNL's Huawei MT882 modem. I plan to wifi enable my home ( about 1400 sq ft coverage) for which i need a router.

I have some queries as well:

1) Will i be able to use my current MT882 modem alongwith the new device ? (will prefer to use it along)

2) I'm really confused to go for a router or Modem+router. Please ellaborate on the difference between the two.

3) Should we really go for N series router ??

Now here are the requirements:

  • Looking for Netgear or Linksys Products only
  • USB port must
  • Open firmware support ( I plan to flash it with a suitable firmware and use it for 24x7 torrent downloads and attach a USB external hard disk as well )
  • Budget: approx 2.5k
Thanks
 
I got belkin wireless G router from Prime last week and its nice and serves all my purpose. :)

I got it for rs.1500
 
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I have some queries as well:

1) Will i be able to use my current MT882 modem alongwith the new device ? (will prefer to use it along)

2) I'm really confused to go for a router or Modem+router. Please ellaborate on the difference between the two.

3) Should we really go for N series router ??

Now here are the requirements:

* Looking for Netgear or Linksys Products only

* USB port must

* Open firmware support ( I plan to flash it with a suitable firmware and use it for 24x7 torrent downloads and attach a USB external hard disk as well )

* Budget: approx 2.5k

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ANSWERS:

1. YES

2. go for a router wont bother to explain the difference...

3. N router helps if you exchange files over your network (wireless network ) and have multiple devices connected - WONT MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE TO INTERNET.

regarding usb support linksys routers with open firmware and budget of 2500 - NO WAY

you will have to compromise

ELSE there is a ASUS ROUTER THREAD FOR 2500 - go for that meets all requirements

no idea of netgear - not a big fan (personal opinion) i use wrt54g on tomato myself

hope this helps
 
babhishek said:
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I have some queries as well:

1) Will i be able to use my current MT882 modem alongwith the new device ? (will prefer to use it along)

2) I'm really confused to go for a router or Modem+router. Please ellaborate on the difference between the two.

3) Should we really go for N series router ??

Now here are the requirements:

* Looking for Netgear or Linksys Products only
* USB port must
* Open firmware support ( I plan to flash it with a suitable firmware and use it for 24x7 torrent downloads and attach a USB external hard disk as well )
* Budget: approx 2.5k
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ANSWERS:
1. YES
2. go for a router wont bother to explain the difference...
3. N router helps if you exchange files over your network (wireless network ) and have multiple devices connected - WONT MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE TO INTERNET.
regarding usb support linksys routers with open firmware and budget of 2500 - NO WAY
you will have to compromise

ELSE there is a ASUS ROUTER THREAD FOR 2500 - go for that meets all requirements
no idea of netgear - not a big fan (personal opinion) i use wrt54g on tomato myself

hope this helps
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Thanks fr ur suggestions:). Only after Reading all the threads on the forum i decided to go for USB support. Anywayz Which model of G Series Linksys Router will attend to my needs (ignoring the budget constraint)? Do tell the prices as well..

m.khurana said:
I bought Belkin tday for my frnd for 1490 @np c2c..!!
Also bought a netgear router for same price 2 days back..!!
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Kindly Post the Model No. of the purchases made..

w1nD said:
I got belkin wireless G router from Prime last week and its nice and serves all my purpose. :)
I got it for rs.1500
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Which Model did u purchase..?
 
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