Need new Router - Current Belkin probably crapped out.

[boyblue]

For that price range, I'd say the TP-Link Archer C7
http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wirel...c7-v2-reviewed

Not a fan of Belkins to begin with. I'm guessing you mean a N600 class router. The C7 is an AC1750 class router. Big difference.

WOW! That Router is only $70? Nice, but I think way more than I need, but I will certainly keep it in mind. Gigabit Router too. I'd like to be closer to $50, but the TP-Link looks pretty impressive.

My wireless needs are currently very low, virtually none, but most Routers are going to have that feature.

One thing I did like about the Belkin is that it had Smart Routing. Instead of evenly multiplexing through all the channels, it gave priority to the most active channels. I only used two channels, so the other two were virtually shut down.

This is the Router I was considering as a replacement -

Belkin N600 DB Wireless Dual Band N+ Router ($59 in the store) -

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Belkin-N60...outer/16451554

Though I'm not especially enamored with Belkin. It was just cheap and available.

This is the Router I currently have - Belkin N450 ($49) -

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Belkin-N45...outer/17218872

Do you have a preference for Brand - Linksys, Trend-Net, TP-Link, D-Link? Probably not Belkin?

Is the TP-LINK a brand you prefer, or was that just a good deal on a Router?

Thanks for the suggestion.

Steve/boyblue