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Here is a list of our current top 10 most popular routers. Have one of them? Think your should have made the list? Tell us what you think!

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Wednesday, September 08, 2010
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D-Link DIR-615
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D-Link DIR-615
May, 2007
$50.00$46.99 (6% off)
Pros
  • supports secure WPA/WPA2 encryption
  • inexpensive compared to other wireless N options
  • enhanced reach of the wireless N signal is useful
Cons
  • connection is very flaky, wireless goes in and out many times a day
  • Three different hardware revisions are on the market, refurbished A1 revision is plaguing the market
  • 10/100Mbit wired connections only (some are gigabit)
Linksys WRT54G
70
Linksys WRT54G
December, 2002
$65.00
Pros
  • External antennas provide greater range
  • Firmware can be upgraded to third-party open-source software like DD-WRT, Tomato Firmware, or OpenWRT
  • Upgradeable antennas
Cons
  • Factory firmware does not allow for user bandwidth customization aka QoS (Quality of Service)
  • Some versions use VxWorks stock firmware that cannot be upgraded to third-party
  • slower than the latest Gigabit / 802.11N options
DD-WRT
71
DD-WRT
January, 2009
Pros
  • Huge community, lots of support information
  • Many useful features for network administrators
  • Ability to over/underclock processor (depends on router)
  • Gives ability to boost signal strength
Cons
  • Has the potential to brick a router
  • Can be tricky to install--not for all users or the faint-of-heart
Linksys WRT120N
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Linksys WRT120N
May, 2009
$65.00$49.99 (23% off)
Pros
  • affordable price
  • easy to hook up and install
  • backward compatible with older 802.11 devices
Cons
  • poor reception - poor range, connection always dropping, often cannot reconnect
  • not reliable - constantly needs to be reset
  • not compatible with any custom firmwares - stuck with the stock crap
Linksys WRT54GL
79
Linksys WRT54GL
June, 2008
$70.00
Pros
  • Upgradeable antennas
  • HUGE modding community
  • Designed for use with DD-WRT (and other 3rd party firmwares)
  • 4 10/100 ethernet ports
  • Workhorse router / access point when running Tomato firmware
Cons
  • No gigabit connection
Netgear N600 Wireless Dual-Band Premium Edition WNDR3800
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Netgear N600 Wireless Dual-Band Premium Edition WNDR3800
April, 2011
$179.99$129.99 (27% off)
Pros
  • DLNA connects quickly and works smoothly
  • lots of neat extra features like Live Parental control and simultaneous Dual Band
  • setup is very easy, good for any experience level
Cons
  • some compatibility issues with certain cable modems
  • documentation is poor, and the website offers very little information
  • support for 5Ghz band is nice but not much is compatible with it
TP-Link TL-WA701ND
23
TP-Link TL-WA701ND
September, 2010
$45.00$32.00 (28% off)
Pros
  • full set of security protocols, easy to lock it down using protocols other devices commonly have
  • support website is very complete, covers a number of special-case scenarios
  • enough bandwidth to stream movies over the wireless network
Cons
  • included documentation doesn't cover full setup in a client configuration
  • range is fairly limited, can't connect more than 1 floor away and there are numerous "dark zones"
  • lacks QoS support, may not be able to handle multiple video streaming or gaming connections
TP-Link Portable 3G Wireless N Router (TL-MR3020)
TP-Link Portable 3G Wireless N Router (TL-MR3020)
December, 2011
$40.00

The TP-Link Portable 3G Wireless N Router (TL-MR3020) is a small router designed to create instant Wi-Fi hotspots by connecting to either a 3G Router, a WISP Client Router, or an AP. With a travel-size design, this small router fits into a pocket for easy portability. Released alongside the TL-WR700N, the TL-MR3020 is unique...

Netgear DGN2000
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Netgear DGN2000
January, 2009
$100.00$84.99 (15% off)
Pros
  • stable wireless connections that are reliable over long periods of time
  • routinely runs very hot even with just moderate use
  • can support wireless devices at a far distance and through floors
Cons
  • firmware updates are difficult to successfully apply in anything other than Firefox
  • newer users will have difficulty figuring out how to set up routing functions - not very user friendly
  • Help section on the right side of the setup screen is for the wrong model
Linksys WRT160N
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Linksys WRT160N
July, 2008
$80.00
Pros
  • wireless N version of the WRT54G only costs $30 extra
  • enhanced wireless speed and distance with compatible wireless N devices
  • Supports dd-wrt open source firmware
Cons
  • wireless N speeds are only superior for power users
  • One of the most expensive when compard to similar models
  • It ships with a 500mA-12v adapter while in actual the device needs 1000mA-12v power adapter.

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