Need advice regarding purchase of a wireless router

My MBP is on the way, hopefully it will be here next week!

So it will basically be the only wireless computer at my home at the moment, I already got a netgear router that is connected to the pcs. So I was wondering is the airport express recommended? Can I connect it to my current router and expect it to work well?

Or do you guys recommend another brand? I really don't want to spend all that much on a router, my MBP and Wii are basically the only ones that will be using the wireless.

 

You should be fine with the netgear. The only reason for the express would be to stream music wirelessly or setup a wireless printer for the network.
If you don't have those needs then save the cash.
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well the netgear is not wireless, sorry for not being clear on that matter.

 

Just get a linksys wireless N, unless you really want to spend the money.

 

linksys is the best imo..

you can try time capsule so you could have the wireless AND the backup

however, i hear its pretty slow streaming stuff =\

 

Well the express is like 80 bucks and the linksys are like 150?

Is it possible to connect the express to my current router and use both?

 

$150? where are you looking? I got mine for $59 That's also Canadian, and the Airpot express is $99 here.

 

the D-link dir 615 seems to be a price worthy router.

Whats the name of your model?

 

Mine is a linksys WRT160N.

 

I have the d-link DIR-615 and it's been perfect, very nice router if you're on a budget. The airport express would also work for your application, but i doubt it would have the range the d-link would, or a comparable linksys router.

 

Thanks guys, I guess I'll have to make a choice between the 615 and the linksys.

 

Try the Trendnet TEW-633GR. IT's got D-link guts, but a much better firmware. The ratings and reviews have been extremely good, unlike the new linksys stuff which has had poor reviews due to build quality. Ever since Cisco bought out Linksys the quality has become really hit and miss.

It's 75 bucks right now with free shipping, and has everything you could want. And the firmware is awesome.

 

It's more expensive, but I'd really suggest a Time Capsule. The automated backups are wonderful, and you can get them for a decent price refurbed from Apple.

 

I'm using an old Linksys Wireless G router and it works just fine. A lot of people have upgraded to N and just toss their G routers into a closet. I have a box with old electronics including B routers. You might ask around your circle of friends to see if they have a Wireless G router that they no longer need.