In need of a new router

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Niuu wrote on 2013-04-08 20:39

My router keep crashing my internet connection, or making it go down to 2mbps insteam of my usual 60mb. Restartng it really get annoying.
Anyone know a good router I could get for not too high price?
Evaris wrote on 2013-04-08 22:01

This depends on your definition of "not too much"
$25-45 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=33-704-050&IsVirtualParent=1
$45-65 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=33-704-150&IsVirtualParent=1
$65-85 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=33-704-144&IsVirtualParent=1
$85-100 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=33-704-136&IsVirtualParent=1
$100-150 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=33-281-015&IsVirtualParent=1
$150-200 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833320115
Osayidan wrote on 2013-04-08 22:22

Definately don't cheap out on a router. I'd suggest any non-DLink unit above 100$ for the most standard of home use. After that it all comes down to the features you want/need.

Go too cheap and you'll just be replacing it again in a year, while a decent one should last you 5+ years easily. Really cheap ones might not be able to handle all your traffic well if you have a 60 Mbps line, especially if you enable firewall, which I suggest you do.
Niuu wrote on 2013-04-08 22:50

I'll check on that. noot too much was about 100$ so i'll look around that.
i have firewalls enabled. but also like 6 connections running at all times.
Niuu wrote on 2013-04-08 23:00

thanks for the help guys