Got the Netgear WNDR3700 - what now?

[ReuvenNY]

Just got the Netgear WNDR3700 and so far is seems to be a great router. But to really benefit from it's speed and features I know I need the right adapters.

Basically, I need an USB adapter as well as PCI (internal) one.

Netgear makes the WNDA3100. It sells for about $70. I also saw some refurbished for about $25. I didn't find any Dual Band N PCI they make.

My questions are:

1. Is it important to use the same adapter as the router brand?

2. Is the $70 price for the WNDA3100 worth it?

3. Is the refurbished WNDA3100 I should consider?

4. Are there any other Dual Band (2.4/5 GHz) adapters they are inexpensive and recommended?

5. Any other questions I didn't ask that need to be answered?

Thanks for any help.

Reuven

 

[johnw91498]

My questions are:

Reuven

1. Is it important to use the same adapter as the router brand?
No

2. Is the $70 price for the WNDA3100 worth it?
No

3. Is the refurbished WNDA3100 I should consider?
Yes, unless you get a bad refurb

4. Are there any other Dual Band (2.4/5 GHz) adapters they are inexpensive and recommended?
I'm using a cheap Airlink that works well. $19USD shipped.

5. Any other questions I didn't ask that need to be answered?
None that I can think of except for what specs your system is.

 

[jdibber]

netgear forums show a lot of issues w/ the wndr3100 v1....it might be hard to find a refurb v2. i went w/ the linksys wusb600n new open box on ebay on the cheap b/c I specifically wanted a dual ban adapter. Worked like a charm. The WET610n has greater flexibility, but I had trouble with it.