What type of wireless router would be best for supporting 2 computers and three gaming systems?

[mishkaos]

I just got internet installed at the new place I'm living, and I'm not sure of what type of wireless router would be best for handling all of these devices. I know I should use a wired connection for the gaming systems, but, that's not possible.

 

[SKJA]

Any decent range router will do, i have a netgrear n router and connect 3 laptops, 1 desktop and 3 gaming system to it all wirelessly with no trouble at all

 

[JohnnyMAC]

Your first problem is going to be the broadband connection you just got installed, not the router. Unless you are paying big bucks, your typical broadband connection will deliver between 2 and 10 Mbps of data to your home.2 computers downloading music or streaming video can max out your connection. 3 game consoles contacting 3 seperate servers will surly tax any standard broadband connection.So be prepared to share. No matter what you do, your hardware has the ability to max out your connection Now with that in mind, here is what you need to consider for your routerIf you are going to try gaming over wireless, you have no choice, you must open the wallet and pay for wireless NYou will need N adapters for each gaming console and a wireless N routerYour computers can get by on less expensive Wireless G adaptersUnder perfect conditions, Wireless N can achieve 100 Mbps transmission rates. You results WILL vary. Play with Router location (especially height) antenna placement and alignment to get the best performance you can.As for the router itself, do not go cheap. With 3 gaming consoles, you will need a router that has the ability to share bandwidth, not just connectionsLinksys calls it QOSD-Link calls it GamefuelWhatever catch phrase is hung on it, you need a gaming router that has the ability to be programed to share bandwidth based on priorities you set.These tools will boost the cost of your router to the $175 to $250 dollar range, which really hurts, but you "gets what you pay for"Go cheap, and you will get the standard sharing system - First come, first served and the rest of you are hosedBest of luck