Cheapest Wireless N/ Ethernet port Router??

Can somebody recommend one under 60 dollars? I really can't afford much more...I still need to buy a modem as well.



Also, I see that some routers specify "Gigabit Ethernet ports" well My laptop only handles 10/100 Ethernet connections and no mention of 1000, but it does have a wireless N compatible card. Does that mean the Ethernet won't work if its not 1000 base or will it work but just at a slower speed?

Thanks in advance!

P.S. If I can't get a wireless N under 60, is wireless G that much worse than N? I may have to get G instead...

Reliability is important whether or not its G or N. I am doing online school work: Can't have dropping connections!!!

Also: my internet speed is DSL 3 mbps Down and 1.5 mbps Up

 

You will likely be given a modem by your ISP... dunno if that expands your budget.

 

They charge for it 50 bucks.

 

Tell them that another ISP provider is giving it to you for free.

 

will do. technically they are too, but you have to buy a package deal -_-

anyway..

I'm thinking of sticking with Wireless G. I will always be 15 feet or less from my router. I don't game, I don't download alot. I don't see a reason for N. I will be sharing connection with ONE other person..and most of the time, it wont be at the same time.

 

And the real bottle neck is the ISP speed, which is far from being close to 54Mbps, so G is just fine.

 

If you're going to be 15 feet away why not go wired? That said, if you're not gaming or transferring files across the network G will suit your needs fine.

 

What would be the maximum distance a g router would be able to reach?

 

Excellent question, I would say until you see no bars on the network icon

 

It depends greatly on the building you're in, but I've found you start getting to low connection speeds (about 1-2mbps) about 75 feet away. Of course, this is going through many walls for me which is why it's kind of ambiguous.

 

Thanks Hep for the information.

 

If you need an inexpensive router, another option might be to look for a used one on Craigslist. You might be able to do the same for the modem. If you're interested, I have a couple Motorola SB3100 modems I don't use and would sell one cheap.

 

Honestly.. I would say go g at most... but as was mentioned 15 feet away, you may just be better to go wired rather than lose a tad bit more off of your approximately 1 -3 mbps connection... but keep in mind Some ... SOME modems do have an onboard wireless card built in (i.e. I believe some Verizon modems do)

 

I have a Belkin router which I buy from Best Buy.

Very easy installation and a good tech support to set up my security feature in 3 minutes.