Best Routers of 2015

Routers may not be the most exciting piece of technology out there, but with the proliferation of smartphones, tablets, streaming boxes, smart TVs and more, the need for a good wireless router in modern homes is undeniable. Streaming services and online gaming can put a lot of strain on your local network and router, and if you’re sticking with the free option you get as part of your ISP deal, you might notice your connection slowing to a crawl when multiple devices are fighting for bandwidth.

We've gone through dozens of expert reviews and long-term usage impressions from actual owners to bring you the best router you can buy in three distinct price points...


Read more: Best Routers of 2015 - TechSpot
 
The proper title for the TechSpot article should've been "The best consumer grade routers of 2015". Entry level enterprise network equipment can easily run circles abound consumer grade ones.

I ditched my old consumer Wi-Fi for an enterprise solution—and I’ll never go back.

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Latitude
    CPU
    Intel i5-3350P (3.1 GHz)
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte
    Memory
    16 GBs
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon HD7850
    Sound Card
    Built-in to MB
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x 24" Dell
    Screen Resolution
    3,840 x1,200
    Hard Drives
    128 GBs, OCZ Vertex, SATA III SSD
    256 GBs Intel SATA III SSD
    3 x Seagate 1 TBs HDD
    PSU
    Antec 750W
    Case
    Antec P185
    Internet Speed
    50 Gb/s
    Browser
    IE11, Firefox22.0
    Antivirus
    Vipre
    Other Info
    Works, most of the times unless Microsoft patches decide otherwise...
I use WiFi, like most everyone else, but I'm in NO WAY a WiFi guru, so excuse me if I'm not familiar with an 'Enterprise solution'.
Can I get an explanation of just what that entails?

I run three routers in my home.
My main router, connected directly to my Cable Modem is an Intellinet 300N router, and connected to it I have a Linksys 54G router that is connected to an outside Yagi antenna that provides WiFi to a friend 500'+ down the road from me.


My third router is a Trendnet 150N that provides WiFi to the other PC's in my house. It's small, inconspicuous and works great for short distance use.

I didn't read any reviews or other articles in selecting my routers. I've run Intellinet routers for several years now after paying $149 for my first one, at the Computer Wholesale house, where I buy a lot of my PC parts. The other two routers were given to me by my customers.

So pretty much, I run what works, for my specific applications. The Linksys 54G is the only one with a removable antenna, so that was by default the only one I could connect an outside antenna to.

Cheers Mates!
TechnoMage :cool:
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win-8.1/Pro/64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer X-1200
    CPU
    AMD 2 Core
    Motherboard
    Acer
    Memory
    Crucial, 4GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDEA GeForce 9200
    Sound Card
    On Board
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24" Acer
    Hard Drives
    Sandisk, SSD 500GB
    PSU
    Acer
    Case
    SFF Slimline
    Keyboard
    emachines 101 key
    Mouse
    Logitech Wireless
    Internet Speed
    5 Meg
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Using Classic Shell on Win-8.1 /pro/64
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