cheapest and best DSL router??

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I'm looking to pay only around $60 at most for a router, and was wondering what was the best one out there for this kind of money? I'm only looking to hook up two computers, so amount of ports isn't important. I guess with a $60 price limit, I can't be too choosy anyhow. Thanks for any advice.

 

[pookieguy]

unlikely.
The least expensive and best routers are from linksys.
They have different models. Maybe one is somewhere in that price range.
I doubt it though.

good luck!

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[BHeemsoth]

I think D-link makes a few cheap routers, but i wouldnt reccomend them. The best value in routers right now is the Linksys BEFSR41, this router can be had for around $75, personally i think it is worth the extra cash. I am sure that tons of people on this forum (including me) use this exact router and can give you plenty of good reviews.

 

[vash]

Find a Netgear RT314. No super-duper firewalling stuff, but you can write a firewall-like rule that passes most security scans online.

vash

 

[pay]

Check out hot deals.. you can easily get a nice Linksys BEFSR41 for $60 or less

 

[xXgambitXx]

i agree, i've used that Linksys Router in 2 houses and it rocks. my 3 roommates and i used to all jump on a C-Strike Server online and the router would never lose a step. oh yeah, i work at Office Max and we have them on clearance for $69. just go to any store and if they don't have one just ask if they can transfer one in from somewhere.

 

[bupkus]

What about SMC7004[ABR or VBR]?

 

[JackBurton]

Is this what you wanted? Linksys 4 port router for $49.95 after $10 rebate (FREE SHIPPING). I've got this router and love it! But I paid $150+ back in the day.

 

[torreyk]

Hehe I ahve a Cayman full blown DSL router with internal DSL modem you can have for 50 bucks, not doing me any good on cable

 

[Kingofcomputer]

Get D-link 704P or SMC 7004ABR, not D-link 604 or SMC 7004VBR.

 

[Mavrick007]

I just got a great deal on the SMC Barricade 7004ABR 4-port router with print server. I hear it's pretty good, plus it was cheap(got it for under $45 US cause of the Rebate being on now for $25).

 

[bupkus]

Mavrick007,
Where, dude?
Not at Newegg for that price.

Great reviews at Newegg for Linksys Instant Broadband EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with a built-in 4-port 10/100 Switch.
I was sold on SMC before I saw this, however SMC is new to Newegg so there hasn't been time for many reviews.

 

[Jmmsbnd007]

Linksys BEFSR41

 

[Mavrick007]

Originally posted by: bupkus
Mavrick007,
Where, dude?
Not at Newegg for that price.

Great reviews at Newegg for Linksys Instant Broadband EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with a built-in 4-port 10/100 Switch.
I was sold on SMC before I saw this, however SMC is new to Newegg so there hasn't been time for many reviews.

True, at Newegg the router is going for $77 now and I don't know if they link the rebate or not. Yes, SMC is new to Newegg's listings cause when I first starting looking for a router, it wasn't on there, but I find that they are lacking alot in the networking groups anyway cause I heard of some new routers out that sound good, like the new one from Netgear.

I got it for $69.99 at Futureshop (Canada but would work out to less than $45 US but goes a bit above with tax) for this price, and cause they gave me the run around I got it with the rebate right at the store cause of their ad which was a bit misleading. Eventually I want to go wireless, but for $45-50 I couldn't pass it up, especially since it has a print server as well as a hardware firewall. I paid more for my 5 port switch a year ago than this (which is also SMC).

 

[John]

Originally posted by: JackBurton
Is this what you wanted? Linksys 4 port router for $49.95 after $10 rebate (FREE SHIPPING). I've got this router and love it! But I paid $150+ back in the day.

Man that's a steal. I have always had good luck with Linksys equipment. Right now I use the BEFW11S4 and it works like a champ. Linksys is also good about updating firmware for their products.

 

[ripthesystem]

Linksys BEFSR41

Got it on the Current HotDeal for under $50... had our whole house up and running in around an hour counting the time to run lines and all. Trouble free with a built in switch..

couldn't ask for anything more
ripthesystem

 

[RanDum72]

D-link DI-704. They are regularly below $60 and even Office Depot/Office Max has them. If you could get a Netgear RP-114 for $60 get it. Very stable and fast router. I had nothing but problems with Linksys. Maybe they have gotten better but check practicallynetworked.com
and see the reviews and feedback from actual users.

 

[Xenon14]

Another vote for Linksys. 10/10 for performance, price, and ease of installation.

 

[LakerGod]

I heard that the Linksys BEFSR41 isn't good for connecting computers more than 20 feet away frome each other from some reviews on CNET.

 

[Paulson]

Hell my webserver is setup in my basement and I've had no problems with the BEFSR11 (1/2 port router)

It rocks...

 

[Jmmsbnd007]

Originally posted by: LakerGod
I heard that the Linksys BEFSR41 isn't good for connecting computers more than 20 feet away frome each other from some reviews on CNET.

I have no idea why they would say that. My mom's laptop is on a 50 foot cat5e that frequently gets stepped on, and she has super-fast network transfers.

 

[boi]

Another vote for the Linksys BEFSR41. Great router. It rarely requires maintainence. =)

 

[hkctr]

Have a Linksys BEFSR41 that went bad within a year. While I was waiting for them to replace it (took about a week) I went out and bought a Gigabyte GN-BR401 4port router switch. Noticeable improvement in throughput. Advertised as having 80 mb/sec throughput. On the box, the Linksys has a sticker that says it only has 1.5 mb.sec throughput. Most stores here in Japan advise ADSL (8mb/sec) customers NOT to buy the Linksys. When true, highspeed internet comes to the masses in the US, you will be disappointed with the Linksys. I was. Price was cheaper than the Linksys too. Don't know about how it is priced in the US.

 

[Jinny]

i was too cheap to spend anything more than $0 , so i just gathered up some old parts, pentium 100mhz/mobo, video card , 2 network cards and 1 floppy drive, and together with coyotelinux, built my own dsl router.
not the easiest route, but hey its free.

 

[Special K]

What type of dsl modem do you have right now?