On Jan 4, 2012 3:17 PM, "VGNU Linux" <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi All, > I want to install a WI-FI router for home internet, occasional office work > from home and LAN gaming. > Since I have only little understanding of networks purchasing of a router > is becoming difficult as there are many things to consider like frequency > band, single/dual band, 802.11 b/g/n, AP, WDS, WDS+AP, Client WAN, Client > +AP etc. Can anyone please suggest guideline for purchasing a good router ?
Here's how I would go about the process, 1) Requirements - In my case, I only had a mobile phone which supports 802.11n 2.4Ghz and no plan to buy any further device anytime soon. So this helped me determine what is must have and what would be nice to have. 2) Budget - I placed a budget range in front of myself which ensured that I get the features I want but still not go overboard. 3) Features - I then determine what software requirements I want. I usually look at routers which are dd-wrt compatible because I like the features it has and I do end up standardising the software in all my routers to a big extent. 4) Shortlist So, now I hunt down which routers fulfill the above requirements and then turn to my friends who review gadgets for their opinions. If I don't get satisfactory replies from them, I turn to IRC channels like #ddwrt. This process has worked for me so far, YMMV. -- http://mm.ilug-bom.org.in/mailman/listinfo/linuxers
