With the continuous development of wireless technology, there has been a massive production of different types of wireless routers among the different manufacturers. With a wide range of wireless routers in the market, sometimes it is very difficult to choose which ones are the best.
With this in mind, we are going to look into the best routers available based on the tests and reviews of the expert’s point of view.
D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme Router
The D-Link DIR-655 Router is among the best wireless router in the market.. This router has the fastest speed with a wider range of signal compared with other wireless router. The advantage with this model is that it is backward compatible with any 802.11g and 802.11b capable devices. The D-Link Wireless Router will definitely work without any issues if you already have an existing network hardware installed. Interestingly, this model has been tested to work seamlessly with mixed networks.
The D-Link DIR-655 comes with 3 high frequency external antennas which make it capable of providing better signals and wider range. It also has a Gigabit Ethernet WAN port, LAN ports and USB ports. It has dual firewalls for added security. There are three encryption methods available to ensure a secure network connection.
D-Link Xtreme Wireless Router
The D-Link Xtreme Router is one of the most expensive routers in the market. It is pricey compared to other models since it is a dual band capable router. This router is ideal especially when there is loads of video streaming involved while maintaining a constant speed with other users in the network.
The D-Link router’s performance as well as its user interface is impressive. Although the price is expensive, it has surpassed its predecessors in terms of stability and performance.
Trendnet TEW-631BRP
The Trendnet TEW-631BRP 300 Mbps Wireless Router is one of the cheap routers. It is an alternative choice for a low budget wireless network project. Though with a low price, this wireless router does not compromise its performance and stability. This model is also bundled with a 3 year warranty which is a plus factor.
Trendnet TEW-631BRP
For online gaming, the Trendnet TEW-631BRP is the best choice. This wireless router is capable of providing the fastest performance even with the most demanding online games. The Trendnet TEW-631BRP comes with a user friendly interface which makes it relatively simple to setup.
Apple AirPort Extreme
A wireless router from Apple is the Apple AirPort Extreme which costs around $175. Though it is made by Apple, this router is compatible with Windows OS however this is best for Mac users. The Apple AirPort Extreme is a dual band capable router. This Apple router can function in 2.4GHz as well as 5.0GHz without interference.
Asus WL-500W
The Asus WL-500W has features which are not available with other wireless routers in the market. The Asus router is priced at $175. This router from Asus has built in firewalls, encryption, QoS as well as a print server.
Best of all, the Asus WL-500W comes with a built in FTP server, file server and Webcam server. It has the ability of downloading files on its own. This router is impressive with its server capability.
This router is also very easy to setup. It has a user friendly interface as well as a properly organized web interface for easy configuration.
By: David Urmann
Posts Tagged ‘Existing Network’
The Best Wireless Router For Your Home and Office Network
February 8th, 2010Using an IP Network Camera to Monitor Your Home
October 2nd, 2009
With security being a topic on most peoples’ minds, many wonder what the best way is to monitor their home and belongings. Various security systems exist and using a combined home security system with surveillance cameras can add extra protection against intruders.
IP Network Camera Placement
Choosing the location to install your IP surveillance cameras should be researched and tested. The location should have a broad viewing angle of the area you are looking to monitor. If multiple IP cameras are required to view the whole room, be sure to place them where they don’t overlap, however, to catch every aspect of the room.
Lighting is also a concern. The room should have sufficient lighting allowing the IP camera to have a clear vision of what is happening and who is intruding. When purchasing an IP camera for low lit rooms, be sure to check the lux rating. The lower the lux rating of the IP camera, the better picture it will give in low light. If the room is completely dark, purchasing an infrared (IR) sensitive IP camera would be wise as these can work in zero lighting conditions.
Wireless Connectivity
One of the main benefits of IP network cameras, is the ability to have a wireless connection to your home network. Considering wireless networks are very popular nowadays as many people use laptops, it will be easy to also install your wireless IP camera to your existing network. This will also limit the amount of wires running to the camera as it will only require a power cable.
Remote Viewing
Using IP cameras for home security offers the ability to view the cameras remotely from any location using a standard web browser. By configuring your home network to allow remote access to the IP cameras, you can login securely to each camera to view live video and access PTZ (pan/tilt/zoom) controls if supported by your camera. This gives you peace of mind knowing everything is safe back home.
Most IP cameras also support motion detection with alerts via email, SMS text messaging or other means. Having this configured on your camera, will give you the added bonus of being alerted when motion is detected. You can then login to the cameras remotely to view what is happening.
Remote Recording
With traditional CCTV (Closed Circuit Television Cameras), video recordings would be taped to a local VCR or DVR (Digital Video Recorder). If the intruder wanted to find the video recording, it would be possible for him to destroy any video evidence if it was located on the premises. Remote recording is possible for IP cameras. There are a few ways of doing this.
Remote PC – By setting up a remote PC at another location with Internet access, you could install IP camera recording software to monitor and record from each IP camera simultaneously. You could do straight 24/7 recording or on motion detection.
IP Camera Hosting Services – Remote Recording services can also be purchased from professional companies that securely record from your IP cameras to a remote secure location. An example of a company that offers these services is Network Webcams.
Outdoor Monitoring
IP surveillance cameras can also be placed outdoors using enclosures. Like indoor cameras, you will want to place them where they can view the entire monitoring area and have access to power and ethernet if required. Outdoor lighting will also be an issue as the camera will require proper lighting. Only certain outdoor IP surveillance cameras support infrared (IR) as most infrared IP cameras will reflect off the glass of the enclosure and give a white image. If infrared is required, purchase an outdoor infrared IP camera that comes with the enclosure attached as this will give the best image considering the enclosure is built for infrared. Another option is to use external IR illuminators which attach to the outside of the enclosure.
Using an IP camera to monitor your home will give you many benefits and the peace of mind knowing your home and belongings are safe.
Copyright (c) 2008 Wes Fernley
By: Wes Fernley
