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Originally Posted by amysol What about n300. At Walmart now. That's all they have. Is belkin ok? | Belkin as a company? I guess. You're not being specific on model; so there is not a clear answer to your question. Every manufacturer makes a base, intermediate, and high level version of their routers. Each will have their own separate pros and cons on their routers.
Choosing a router for your home use is based on...
1. What are your needs? Are you going to connect multiple wifi devices (such as 10 or so)? 10 devices might seem like a lot like you, but in my home...I have a PS3, XBOX, Roku, my wife's cell, my cell, wife's laptop, Apple TV, an iPod. All of these devices need wifi at some point. This doesn't include the desktop PC that has a wired connection to the router. This is typical of most households nowadays.
2. What is your budget? The old saying, you get what you pay for applies. If you want to spend $30, you will get a decent router that may not work well 6 months from now. Plan on spending around $50 for reasonable router.
For the most bang for the buck, I choose the Netgear N600 which handles all my wifi devices and was cost effective at ~$65 at the time of purchase. (Maybe it is cheaper now).
I suggest reading reviews on routers on CNET or PCMag to make an informed decision. You can also see a comparison of specs here of the top 10 home routers (notice Belkin had the lowest rating). Best of luck in your decision, Wireless Routers Review 2013 | Best Wireless Router, Wireless n Routers - TopTenREVIEWS
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