Help me get a wireless router

[GrimNecroWizard]

I really don't know much about wireless routers, but I have a wired linksys right now. I wanna get a wireless one for DS and I already use PS2. My friend is moving soon and is giving me his Xbox so I will probably get Xbox live, and of course Wii and maybe PS3 or 360. So as you can see I'll have a lot of things I want for online. But could someone please help me pick out a good, reliable, yet cheapass wireless router? Thanks

[espy605]

PC, PS2, Xbox, Wii, PS3 or X360. I don't know how the PS3's networking will work, but it looks like you'll want to get something with at least 5 or 6 ethernet ports unless you don't mind switching cables around.

[Koggit]

Whaa?

Just get a cheap B/G, $50 or so, just whatever bottom of the line your local office supply or electronics store has. X360 can benefit from wireless A (same speed, but higher frequency, more reliable) but that adds quite a bit to price. You don't need anything fancy for just sharing an internet connection, unless everything's across the house. Device-to-device, such as your computer to 360, could definitely benefit from extra speed though.

[Arej00dazed]

u can get a wireless G router for around $20-30 after rebates. just keep an eye in the BB or CC adds. they're always on sale. I'd stick to dlink or maybe lynksys

[argyle]

I've found Linksys to be the best balance of price, dependability and usability. I'd go with a Linksys wireless G, and just shop around for a good price.

[Minger]

Never used a Linksys, but horrible Experience with D-Link. I've been using Netgear, and no problems. Lets see...check Nintendo's compatability list for routers compatabile with the DS, and get a switch if you need more ports (most routers have 4 ports)

[Arej00dazed]

a lot of ppl has had horrible experience with dlink.....until they upgrade their firmware

[GrimNecroWizard]

If I get the router can I have the stuff anywhere in the house? I thought I heard you have to get something else to make it go through walls or something.

[Steggy]

hey grim necro, i have a wireless router for sale. Its pretty much new and I only used it a little bit to play Mario Kart DS. It got good reviews, and i compatable with the nintendo ds wifi connection. Let me know if interested. Heres the link for the item I have.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=5250774&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat25300050001&id=1051384663529

[Vinny]

No, you can usually have it anywhere unless the router sucks. The thing is that walls and floors usually decrease the signal strength of most routers.

I have my Buffalo WHR G54S in our basement. Throughout the basement, I get excellent signal strength (5 bars, the maximum possible). On the main floor, the signal drops a bit to 4 to 5 bars but on the second floor, I usually get 2-3 bars and many times lose the signal altogether.