What wireless router would be the best buy for my money?

I recently purchased a laptop and I am looking to purchase a wireless router. My home has a dsl connection and i would need the router for my laptop and Xbox 360. What wireless router should I get? Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks.|||You may just want to replace your DSL modem with one that has wireless router features built in. You can buy them at Amazon, such as this Actiontec ADSL2+ modem and combination 300 Mbps wireless N router. It is compatible with virtually all major DSL service providers including At%26amp;t, Verizon, Qwest, Frontier, Centurylink, and most other DSL Internet services. http://isp1.us/reviews/actiontec-gt784wn鈥?/a>





It's about $80 with free shipping from Amazon.





If you are going to buy a standalone wireless router:





There are two current wireless standards, the newest is wireless N (300 Mbps) and the older is wireless G (54 Mbps). Either one will work fine with your DSL Internet connection.





Being that your DSL Internet connection (WAN) is most likely 1.5 to 6 Mbps and wireless G is many times faster at 54 Mbps, there is no real advantage in Internet speed by choosing wireless N. The only advantage would be in transferring files around between computers on your local LAN. Wireless N also has a larger range, meaning you can get a wireless signal at a larger distance from the router. However, remember to get either the speed or range improvements of wireless N, both devices have to be N. A wireless N router hooked to a wireless G adapter on a laptop or Xbox will have the range and speed of wireless G.





I'm not saying not to buy a wireless N router, I use one myself. Just don't expect any improvement in Internet speed. People that recommend N to improve Internet speed don't understand the concept, or they're lucky enough to live in a area and have the money to afford using ungodly fast and expensive Internet connections such as Comcast 105 Mbps.





Wireless connections require configuration to prevent anyone with a WiFi in range of your router from connecting to your network. They could do malicious deeds, such as hack into your network, or just leech off of your Internet bandwidth.





Wireless setup is not too difficult, Just follow the instructions in the router manual or wizard set up program. If you're having problems either pay someone to set it up for you or find a knowledgeable friend to configure it. Once the wireless network settings are configured it's a fairly trouble-free system.





As far as the router goes, I've had good luck with NetGear, D-Link and LinkSys (Cisco). Wireless G (54Mbps) is plenty fast for your Internet application. If you want to stream or transfer large files between computers on your LAN wirelessly you may want to opt for Wireless N. Go to Amazon and read the reviews on the routers that interest you.





Good Luck...|||Most wireless N and wireless G routers will be fine. If you're playing online games you might want to get a wireless N router because they are the fastest. Some good names are Belkin, Linksys, and Netgear. Try looking at this site: http://discountwirelessrouter.com/


they have some wireless routers for dirt cheap.