Wireless Router

- Common uses: Internet connectivity
- AKA: WiFi router
- "Wi-Fi" = Wireless Fidelity
- Wireless signal: 802.11
- Price range: $20-$200

Wireless routers are used to connect electronic devices, like computers, phones and other gadgets, to the Internet and each other. The wireless router is connected to a wired internet access point, then sends the WiFi signal out to nearby devices.
Buying Guide

When choosing a wireless router, several factors to consider include the number of ports, range, security and speed. A router used for a business may need several ports to connect multiple computers and have a longer range, or area it reaches. A router used in a residential situation may not require the longer range or need to connect to several computers. Some routers offer a Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) to encrypt the data it is sending.
Top Brands
- Linksys
- Netgear
- Belkin
- 3Com
- D-Link
- Cisco Systems
- Apple

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Wireless Router on Amazon
- Linksys WRT160N Ultra RangePlus Wireless-N Broadband Router - $99.99
  
  The Ultra RangePlus Wireless-N Broadband Router is really three devices in one box. First, there s the Wireless Access Point, which lets you connect to the network without wires. T...
  
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- Linksys-Cisco WRT54GL Wireless-G Broadband Router (Compatible with Linux) - $69.99
  
  The Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router is really three devices in one box. First, theres the Wireless Access Point, which lets you connect both screaming fast Wireless-G (802.11g ...
  
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- NETGEAR WNR2000 Wireless-N Router - $108.00
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- Linksys WRT54G2 Wireless-G Broadband Router - $66.99
  
  The Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router is really three devices in one box. First, there`s the Wireless Access Point, which lets you connect both screaming fast Wireless-G (802.11g...
  
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- Linksys WRT54GS Wireless-G Broadband Router with SpeedBooster - $99.99
  
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Wireless Router Questions

What, in your opinion, is the best wireless router I can purchase? 2 Answers

Linksys WRT54GL Notice that there is an L at the end of the router id. This means that this router is able to run an open source firmware like ddwrt. It come... read more

What's the best 802.11n Draft 2.0 (or better) wireless router? 1 Answer

I love my Apple Airport Extreme DualBand. It is fast and a snap to setup. The Airport Utility software is extremely easy to use and has always worked as adver... read more

Why is my Windows installation causing my wireless router to fail periodically? 5 Answers

I seriously doubt the thing is overheating. You may be expiring your router's cert however. Try turning off encryption and see if the router lasts longer. If... read more

What is the best wireless N router do you recommend? 1 Answer

First off may I ask what you are looking to use the wireless router for? Second Question is what is your price range. Here are a few good ones: * D-Link DGL-4... read more

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Wireless Router Tips
- Lifehacker: Turn Your $60 Router into a $600 Router (2006)

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- Going to the mall to get a new wireless router.
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- @aerobic247 Set up the router etc but the wireless network won't show. Apparently its switched on though :(
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