Wireless-N Routers

Now that the Wireless-N standard has been ratified by the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers), this means that you can finally enjoy improved network throughput over the previous Wireless standards, 802.11b and 802.11g. But in order to take advantage of Wireless-N, you're going to need an 802.11n router. Luckily, you can score a Wi-Fi N router from Apple, D-Link, or Linksys for $100 or less.

The following Wi-Fi N routers have all been reviewed by PCMag's talented networking analyst, Mario Morejan. PCMag uses a rating scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent) and judges things like features, performance, and durability.

Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station 802.11n
Editor Rating: 3.5
Was: $179
Is: $100 (from Frys.com)
Savings: $79 (44 percent)
Why You Want It: Apple's well-built, reliable AirPort Extreme Base Station 802.11n router offers two impressive new features: simultaneous dual-band broadcasting and guest access. This is a solid router for networks that are all Mac or even Mac/Windows, and performs well at long distances. Now that it's $79 off the original price tag of $179, we can finally recommend it as an affordable buy.

Buy the Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station 802.11n today!

Check out the other rated routers for less, after the jump.
D-Link RangeBooster N Dual Band Router (DIR-628)
Editor Rating: 4
Was: $120
Is: $70 (from Amazon)
Savings: $50 (42 percent)
Why You Want It: D-link's RangeBooster N Dual Band Router is easy to set up, has great performance, and offers a rich feature set. Although the user interface could use a facelift, the router's other strengths more than make up for it, especially at such a low price of $70.

Buy the D-Link RangeBooster N Dual Band Router (DIR-628) today!

Linksys by Cisco Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WRT320N
Editor Rating: 4
Was: $129
Is: $82 (from Newegg)
Savings: $47 (36 percent)
Why You Want It: One of the easiest routers to install and manage, the Linksys WRT320N Router is a good choice for novice users, professionals, and businesses that have to give remote workers secure access. It supports VPN and QoS, and can be yours for 36 percent off at Newegg; just enter the $10 off promo code EMCLXLW48 during checkout. (You must be a Newegg e-mail subscriber in order to