wtf......WIRED ROUTER cost so much?

doggie750
doggie750 Posts: 1,160
edited December 2009 in The Clubhouse
DOnt need a wireless one so I was out shopping for one and blew my mind up in the sky:eek::eek::eek: when they're just about the same price or higher with the wireless router. Still dont get why it cost so much.:confused: Any ideas where to go and good unit out there? Thank you POLKS:)
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited November 2009
    I didn't either last time I went out looking for one. My linksys wired router gave up after faithfully serving me a good 8 years or so, so I picked up a new Belkin wireless router. Good thing is, if I ever needed to run a CAT45 cable....it has 4 ethernet ports so I can run both wired and wireless. I'd say grab one of the wireless models anyway, they'll have the best of both worlds.
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited November 2009
    First, there isn't much demand for consumer grade wired routers, which means they aren't as discounted as wireless routers.

    But also, the vast majority of the "stuff" in a wired router vs a wireless is the same. They still both need a microprocessor in there doing all the handling of addressing, and they need a switch doing all the switching... the only thing the wireless adds is a couple antennas and a 802.11 radio.
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  • greg2350
    greg2350 Posts: 544
    edited November 2009
    Doesnt seem expensive to me and has good ratings.
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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 5,046
    edited November 2009
    I just bought a Belkin N+ wireless router and adapter for my PC. Works great so far. Running CT5 cable in my walls didn't appeal to me...
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,773
    edited November 2009
    Might as well get a wireless, you can turn it off if you don't need it. This one has free shipping, less than any wired router they list with shipping:

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833156038
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  • bsoko2
    bsoko2 Posts: 1,449
    edited November 2009
    Hey, I needed a USB charger to power a wireless system. Got one at Rat Shack for $24 and later that week got another on line (exact same item) for .98 CENTS + 2.98 for shipping and handling. WTF . . . ripped off or what?

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  • doggie750
    doggie750 Posts: 1,160
    edited November 2009
    thank u polks, will trigger happy this week for a unit to connect 3comps. cheers.
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  • TouchOfEvil
    TouchOfEvil Posts: 967
    edited November 2009
    i now know to never buy a router in a store and only online.
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  • greg2350
    greg2350 Posts: 544
    edited November 2009
    Newegg is your friend for anything computer related.:)
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited December 2009
    Never go to staples/office depot/etc and buy computer stuff! Unless they're running some kind of crazy sale, which rarely seems to happen any more, you're almost always better off online. The only time I'll pay retail is if I'm doing a job for a business and they need it right away.
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  • thuffman03
    thuffman03 Posts: 1,325
    edited December 2009
    That is a good deal at newegg. Buy the wireless and just shut off the wireless. The last one I bought had the wireless shut off as default.
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  • vlam
    vlam Posts: 282
    edited December 2009
    My experience with the router posted earlier from newegg is not good. It drops the connection a lot and requires a reboot.

    For wireless router, I prefer anything that can accept dd-wrt.
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  • PhantomOG
    PhantomOG Posts: 2,409
    edited December 2009
    vlam wrote: »
    For wireless router, I prefer anything that can accept dd-wrt.

    That's what I'm looking for. I want a wireless N router that can accept dd-wrt so I can use it as a client bridge in the living room (dvr, ps3/netflix, etc). That and I don't want to pay >$50. Still holding out and looking for one. Don't even want a fancy one, 2.4GHz non dual band is fine since I don't seem to get through walls well with 5GHz.
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited December 2009
    Wireless N routers are still pretty new, looking for under 50 bucks is pretty ambitious.
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  • PhantomOG
    PhantomOG Posts: 2,409
    edited December 2009
    the deals are out there, I just need to catch one. Staples is selling a refurb Linksys WRT160N for $44. If I knew for sure I would get a v3 which is dd-wrt capable I would order. Last week or so I missed a deal on an Asus RT-N16 for around $40 new.

    n routers have been around for a couple years now. It was just recently finally "approved" or whatever, but the products are not exactly "new".
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited December 2009
    IMO if you're going wired (I'm mixed wired and wireless) go gigabit or go home.

    Transferring large amounts of data from one computer to another is much faster at 1000Mb/s vs. 100Mb/s (duh!). But if you don't need the extra speed then don't worry about it. But most WiFi routers are 100Mb for the wired ports.

    Here's an 8 port Netgear model for $35 after MIR (free Shipping)
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  • PhantomOG
    PhantomOG Posts: 2,409
    edited December 2009
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833127241

    D-Link DIR-615 Wireless N Router - $19.99 Free Shipping @ Newegg

    DD-WRT is still "work in progress". I'm tempted.
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  • vlam
    vlam Posts: 282
    edited December 2009
    PhantomOG:

    I purchased this one about 2 months ago and it is working great on my fish tank.

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833122266

    I updated it with dd-wrt and uses it as a client-bridge. I guess it's a discontinued item on Newegg. See if you can get one elsewhere.
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