I'm in the market for a wireless router. It seems the prices range from abtou $50 - $150. Are the more expensive models worth the cost and what is the difference? I'm looking for a router that will work for a 2,500 sq ft home.

Thanks in advance.

Brian asks :

"I'm in the market for a wireless router. It seems the prices range from abtou $50 - $150. Are the more expensive models worth the cost and what is the difference? I'm looking for a router that will work for a 2,500 sq ft home. "

Brian et al;

Short answer is yes, for a variety of reasons: Better coverage, more throughput capability, better security features, better processor, more ROM/RAM, the ability to scan traffic for viruses, spyware and the like...I could go on, but won't confuse you with the details.....

Here's an article from PC MAG on how to buy a wireless router and which one is best for you... http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2347640,00.asp

Good luck...

Randall C Fullerton

704 605 4950

Don't know what you deem "expensive," but my $40 routher, working in concert w/my virus protection software, etc ., does the job just fine....

However, I'm no "techie." I know how to USE the technology to run my business, but I rely on Techie Jeff for the tech decisions. I just told him I wanted to work on my notebook at home (on the balcony overlooking the lake), and left it to him. He bought it, installed it, and I'm a happy camper.

It's a beautiful day here on the lake in Reston....hope it's a great day wherever you are, too!

Thanks for the responses. By an expensive router I mean over $100.
I've had inexpensive ones in the past that have worked just fine but I never needed coverage for a very large area. I'll be sure to check out the pcmag link.

Great point Allen, you are not a techie, yet you are succesful, and you have a life LOL. Smart guy.

Israel Rothman, http://socialmediasystems.com

Brian, having set up wireless networks at my home and other businesses for years, most wireless routers would be able to cover your home. If you feel signals are week then you can get a "repeater" that could strengten your signal for about $100.

As for the cost, usually the cheap wireless routers (<$50) are sometimes hard to configure or have less features and I found them to get more interferance. I been getting really good results from Belkins N+ Wireless routers, which have 4 ports for wired networks at about $70.

I would say wireless routers for <$125 would be sufficient for most home. Unless you want the other features for home office like VPN, Gigabit ports, NAS functionality, etc. then you would buy the more expensive wireless routers.