What kind of router should I get if I use it for both my XBox 360 and a new laptop?

Question

I need a fast router that wont lag up XBox live or my laptop. It will also need to be fast enough that I can play various on-line games (WoW, Runescape, Gunbound, Maplestory, ext.) problem free. I cant afford anything too expensive so if you have any advice of which router to get please leave a price range as well.

Answer 1

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...

This is actuall 2 products.  One is a router, and the other is an adapter that can connect to your xbox.  It also has wireless for your laptop.

Here is a video that will explain what the router is:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lH-omrPFb...

Again, this explains the router for that product I gave the link to above.  The product in the link above also comes with an adapter that can connect to the xbox.

Let's see why you would want to use powerline for the xbox instead of wireless:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HDSVo2ou...

It's still a good idea to use wireless for the laptop since that comes with wireless built in.

Lastely, let's take a look at how you set this up:

http://www.cnet.com/4520-7390_1-6274537-...

Answer 2

For Doing Everything you want with no lag you could buy a Wireless N router A refurbished One costs about $50 and about $80-$100 new. I suggest a linksys model because i have used them for years and they are very reliable for me The wireless n model is also backwards compatible with a/b/g modes as well Link to the Product here http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite...