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[cbo2011]

I am in the market for a router for sure, but need to provide wireless access reliably to my main home (3K square feet), and a guest home about 250 feet away from the main home.  No gaming is necessary.  I would like the router to have at least 4 gigabit ethernet ports.  Wireless N is preferable and dual bind would be nice (especially if it enhances range, but I am not knowledgeable on that subject).  I do have a HD TV that is wireless and a BD drive as well in the main house.  The needs in the guest house are mainly just wireless g/n access without HD needs at this time.

Wondering what selection of router and/or range booster would help provide reliable wifi access.

[FurryNutz]

The 825 does very good and should be able to handle some of your main house needs. Most of todays routers all come with 4 ports, and mostly are Gb however you should check the specs to make sure. Most Dlink routers do as well as the 825. I enjoy the 825.

As for a booster or relay or extender, I would check out the new DAP-1525 booster. I haven't had a chance to yet. This might help to get signal out to the guest house. 250feet is a ways. Patrick on here has had good experience with a 1watt non-Dlink access point and seems to cover 1/4mile I think. Might look into this if maybe one of Dlink's DAPs don't work well.

[cbo2011]

OK, thanks.  Any more info on how to find the post on the 1watt AP?  I did not see it.  Also, if anyone out there has tried the 1525 booster and can comment or if there is a single wireless router that should work for me please let me know.

[FurryNutz]

http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=38838.0