Best Wi-Fi Routers in India
More than 70% of the internet users in India have more than 1 device connected to internet at a time. This requires you to have a Wi-Fi Router in order to connect number of devices to internet at a time. This article discusses about the best Wi-Fi Routers available in India
We all know that there were days when we had a single PC in our houses which was connected to the internet. Those who want to browse internet had to go and sit in front of that PC to have access to internet. If one more person wants to access internet, he has to wait for his turn. But those days have gone now and now a days we are using a PC, laptop, smartphone, notebook and many more devices connected at a time to the internet. We can network all these devices together with the help of a simple hub and connect to the internet through the hub. But we will be seeing lot of cables connected to the hub from all these devices which may look very bad.
One solution to connect lot of devices to internet at a time is to have a WiFi router.
Some of the service providers are giving Wi-Fi routers for rent and some service providers are selling them. They provide you with a Wi-Fi router of their own brand. You will not have a choice to select. But it would be better if you have your own Wi-Fi router. Some of the best Wi-Fi routers for internet connection sharing in India are listed below.Best Wi-Fi Routers available in India
Here is a list of the best available Wi-Fi routers in India.
1. Cisco Linksys E4200 v2: This is one of the best dual-band wireless router available in India especially designed for wireless network at homes. The Router has a 1.2 GHz processor which can provide a wireless speed of 450 MBPS.
The Cisco Linksys E4200 router has a very sleek design and provides very good performance in both bands 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz. Cisco is also offering an app called 'Cisco Connect Express' which allows you to access the router from devices like iPhone or iPad. The price of this wireless router is Rs.10,000.
2. Winknet MF50 3G Wi-Fi Router from BSNL: This is one of the 3G wireless router launched by the biggest telecom operator BSNL in India. The Winknet MF50 is a 3G wireless pocket router which has been launched with communication service provider Shyam Networks. The Router can simultaneously connect upto 10 devices to the internet.
The router runs on a 3G-enabled SIM card and is SIM locked with BSNL.
Once you purchase the router, you will receive a voucher worth Rs.60 which comes bundled with 1 GB of Data usage. There is an agreement between BSNL and Shyam Networks through which BSNL provides SIM Cards to Shyam Networks who will be selling the router locked with the service provider's SIM card.
The router can support up to 14.4 MBPS download and 5.76 MBPS upload speeds. There is an LCD Display and WiFi 802.11 support which allows you to connect 10 devices at a time to internet and the router comes with 100 mAh battery. The router was launched for BSNL in July, 2012, the box comes with BSNL branding.
Features of Winknet MF50 router: Here are some of the important features of the WinkNet MF50 Wireless router.
The price of WinkNet MF50 wireless router is very affordable at Rs.5,800 and is available in all leading retail stores across India.
3. NetGear WNDR4300 N750 Dual Band Wireless Router: NetGear has recently launched the Dual Band Wireless Router "N750" in India. The router has a faster speed of 750 MBPS ( 300+450 MBPS ) which is very useful for supporting multi player games, and large file transfers.
This router is a true dual band gigabit wireless router which is an excellent choice for any home which provides high performance wireless internet access for HD video streaming, and multi player gaming on both network bands ( 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz ). The router also has a new cloud sharing feature called as ReadySHARE Cloud. The ReadySHARE Cloud service allows creation of secure private cloud for accessing and sharing files wirelessly.
The router is easy to install and set up and is available in India through NetGear's authorized distributors at a price of Rs.15,000 and a warranty of 2 years is provided.