Which is better: Linksys WRT-160N or Netgear WNR1000?

[bucaro15]

I am wondering which one is best because I have both at my place and I'm not sure which one is better. the netgear says "RangeMax 150 wirless router WNR1000" Thanks!

 

[scottiemedic]

The Netgear is N-150(Mbit), the Linksys is N-300(Mbit), thus "theoretically" twice as fast as the Netgear...

 

[scottiemedic]

Another point, they are both single band 2.4Ghz routers. If you want the better Linksys, you can dish out about $120 for a 610 N which is dual band (2.4 and 5Ghz) for better compatibility and interoperability no matter which adapters you have in your computer(s). If you don't want to spend the money, go with the 160

 

[bucaro15]

Best answer selected by bucaro15.

 

[scottiemedic]

How did the Linksys work out for you? I'm guessing (hoping) you went with it? I have a Belkin N, unfortunately, that I'm looking to replace with a 160N myself since all my adapters are single band, I have no need for the dual band...