Wireless Routers - How To Make The Right Choice
By: Alex Morgan
Wireless routers are a kind of network equipment that connect and route network traffic between different networks. Wireless routers are used to build local wireless networks that communicate with each other without using physical wires. This article will focus on the top 3 wireless routers and help you choose the right one.
How to choose the right wireless router
Even though there are many wireless routers on the market today, we're going to look at the top 3 that stand out from the crowd.
The first one we'll look at is the Belkin wireless G router. This is a reliable high speed router and not surprisingly it's one of the best selling wireless routers available. The Belkin router will let you connect to your cable, DSL, or ADSL modem and will enable you to share your broadband access and files.
This router is fairly easy to set up even with the security feature of WEP and WPA which are essential for keeping your computer safe. With the Belkin wireless router you get 6 months worth of parental control, content filtering and spy-ware protection.
Second on our list of recommended wireless routers is the D-Link wireless G router. As with the Belkin, this router lets you create a basic wireless network and also share your high-speed internet access with any other computer connected to your network. You can also share files and chat with your friends and family if they are online.
With the D-Link router it's easy to protect your network from such things as trojans and computer viruses. The router has a quick setup wizard that guides you through setting everything up, including all your ISP connection settings.
The last one is the Linksys wireless G router. This router has some cool features including a 54 Mbps transfer, 24GHz frequency, advanced security options including NAT technology, a DHCP server, and a built-in 4-port 10/100 Ethernet switch with auto speed sensing. It's also has 128-bit WEP encryption.
Even though these are 3 of the best options, there are still other wireless routers worth a look, especially those from Netgear, for example. In any event, you should take the time to consider all the options, and make a list of requirements beforehand so you can tick them off against the features of each router. You should also set yourself a budget - it's too easy to be swayed by the latest and greatest features and end up spending more than you need to.
If you're not used to this, choosing the best wireless router can be difficult, but if you stick with the most popular models and check your list of requirements and stick to your budget there's no need to worry at all.
By the way, if at all possible, it's worth trying to get hold of a wireless router thats' made by the same company as your network card. This will simplify installation.
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