[Comp] 151$++ LINKSYS WRT610N IEEE 802.3/3u/3ab, IEEE 802.11a/b/g, IEEE802.11n Simult Dual-N

FS sells this for 230; NEWEGG for 158;

PM if u want and get it for 151$ (plus delivery of course)..

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...nksys%20wrt610

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...54&catid=19994

BTW; whats the advantage of getting a dual band; is it better when u have more then 1 floor..??

big YMMV here.

Technically newegg is a US store, I think then even ship from the states; unlike tigerdirect which ships from ontario - which even there futureshop often refuses to pricematch.

I would go for the new linksys linux n-router from NCIX instead.
http://ncix.com/products/?sku=38829&...acture=Linksys

Buy the WRT610N at CanadaComputers if you really want it for $170.

Dual band and dual radio WRT610N >> WRT160NL

http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/compo...ss/Itemid,200/

Spec wise, I do'nt see the differenece from the FS, NCIX and the Newegg one. Am I missing something?

Originally Posted by yangpa

Spec wise, I do'nt see the differenece from the FS, NCIX and the Newegg one. Am I missing something?

yes. you are.

Buy an Aiport extreme...

Originally Posted by BAM

Buy an Aiport extreme...

I think you've confused the Forums, this is the "Hot Deals" Forum, not the "Throw your money away on a name" Forum.

I remember when these used to be $129 when they first came out last year. For some reason, the price is at $200+ now.

Its probably eaiser to PM staples and use a $20 off coupon, even though you'll get hit with the shipping charge, atleast you wont have such a hard time PMing staples.

For those who want good router performance (even better than the WRT610N! but lacking in some other areas) in terms of speed and range but don't need the storage port, the WRT400N (also dual band) is excellent for only $120.

Originally Posted by LegiT

For those who want good router performance (even better than the WRT610N! but lacking in some other areas) in terms of speed and range but don't need the storage port, the WRT400N (also dual band) is excellent for only $120.

The reason to get the WRT610 over the WRT400N is cause DD-WRT supports the 610N and there is no support for the 400N right now.

Originally Posted by Fate

I think you've confused the Forums, this is the "Hot Deals" Forum, not the "Throw your money away on a name" Forum.

HAHAHA, BUUUUURN

Good one

Originally Posted by anhtuan

I remember when these used to be $129 when they first came out last year. For some reason, the price is at $200+ now.

your probably thinking of the wrt310n.. which also supports ddwrt, but isnt dual wan (atleast out of the box with linksys fw)

i picked up the dlink 655 last week; are the technical characteristics of this 610N model worth the price difference of around 70$'

any advantages to this router??

I fought with my 610 for a month before I got it working correctly (3 calls to tech suport later)

It's a decent unti, but don't expect it to work perfectly out of the box.

You'll also have to elevate it as it can get quite hot and quit operating properly (ie dropped connections)

To take advantage of the Dual band, you'll need to purchase either the dualband wireless card or USB network adapter. Both are on sale at Bestbuy.ca this week

USB
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/prodde...70&catid=26056

wireless card (cheapest I've seen it)
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/prodde...31&catid=26075