wifi router select help needed

[guy 123]

im going to buy a new broadband router for first time i have 2 options but dont know what to go with which is the best of these two
ill use 2,3 moblies at a time
these are my options :
http://www.prolink2u.com/newtemp/en/networking/router/364-prn3001a.html
or
http://www.tp-link.com/lk/products/details/?categoryid=238&model=TL-WR841N

thanks in advance

 

[kanewolf]

I would get the TP link. They are similar in capabilities, but the TP Link is supported by DD-WRT alternate firmware. If there are features lacking in the factory firmware, you can try alternate firmware.

 

[guy 123]

I would get the TP link. They are similar in capabilities, but the TP Link is supported by DD-WRT alternate firmware. If there are features lacking in the factory firmware, you can try alternate firmware.

thanks for the fast response and im a complete noob at router and stuff and i didnt understand "DD-WRT alternate firmware"

 

[kanewolf]

I would get the TP link. They are similar in capabilities, but the TP Link is supported by DD-WRT alternate firmware. If there are features lacking in the factory firmware, you can try alternate firmware.

thanks for the fast response and im a complete noob at router and stuff and i didnt understand "DD-WRT alternate firmware"

A router is just a specialized computer. Just like your desktop your can run Windows(7, or 8.0 or 8.1), or Linux (many versions) and you choose the software based on what you want to do. DD-WRT is a set of software that can be loaded onto hundreds of different routers. This software has more features and more controls than does the firmware (software) that the hardware vendor supplies.

Lets create an example --
You want to create a wireless network that is different than the one all YOUR stuff is hooked to so that your friends can have internet access but not have access to your stuff. This is called a "guest network". You check all the configuration pages and search the web and your router doesn't support that with the default firmware. BUT with alternate firmware you CAN create a guest network -- DD-WRT instructions .

 

[guy 123]

I would get the TP link. They are similar in capabilities, but the TP Link is supported by DD-WRT alternate firmware. If there are features lacking in the factory firmware, you can try alternate firmware.

thanks for the fast response and im a complete noob at router and stuff and i didnt understand "DD-WRT alternate firmware"

A router is just a specialized computer. Just like your desktop your can run Windows(7, or 8.0 or 8.1), or Linux (many versions) and you choose the software based on what you want to do. DD-WRT is a set of software that can be loaded onto hundreds of different routers. This software has more features and more controls than does the firmware (software) that the hardware vendor supplies.

Lets create an example --
You want to create a wireless network that is different than the one all YOUR stuff is hooked to so that your friends can have internet access but not have access to your stuff. This is called a "guest network". You check all the configuration pages and search the web and your router doesn't support that with the default firmware. BUT with alternate firmware you CAN create a guest network -- DD-WRT instructions .

ive just found anorther router which is cheap than the prolink and tp link routers is this the same as orthers or it is bad than prolink and tp link
http://www.digicom.com.hk/index.php?section=products&action=details&id=222#.VCwiC_mSwsQ

 

[kanewolf]

I would stick with the TP-Link. They are a better known brand name. Having a brand name that others recognize will help in the long run because the online community can help you with problems. If you get too obscure, you will get limited help because nobody else bought that brand.

 

[guy 123]

I would stick with the TP-Link. They are a better known brand name. Having a brand name that others recognize will help in the long run because the online community can help you with problems. If you get too obscure, you will get limited help because nobody else bought that brand.

Thanks dude i just ordered the tp link router