Best Budget WiFi Routers with Good Range for Home & Office
If you are looking for a best budget Wireless Router for your Home and Office for Wi-Fi Internet then you came to the right place. Earlier in this blog only I have written an article on how to find a good Wi-Fi router which you can find by going to the link given below, but here I will list some top budget Wi-Fi routers that offers you great features, range, performance and value for money. These WiFi routers are from well known brands like D-Link, Tenda, Netgear and TP-Link only.
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Here is the list of some of the best &cheap wireless routers in range under Rs. 2000/- that offers excellent value for money and provides great performance in this price range which is roughly in between 1k to 2k. All these below mentioned WiFi Routers can be used with BSNL FTTH Broadband Internet.
Tenda F3 300Mbps WiFi Router
Tenda is a company that many of you never heard of before, but I can tell you it is definitely better than TP-Link and their products are as reliable and good as D-Link and Netgear. Tenda F3 is a 300 Mbps wireless router equipped with 3 x 5dBi antennas that is capable of covering WiFi range up to 200 m2. This is a very fast wireless router which is enough for small and medium house.
If you want more range then you have to buy yourself a high power wireless router. Tenda F3 Wi-Fi router is powered by Broadcom chipset that offers excellent performance, speed and reliability. Also the wifi router is super easy to set-up and configure, and you can use it with any ADSL modem or alone for broadband internet. So if you are looking for a good, portable and high performance mid-range router in the range of 1K then this one is that you should go for.
| Tenda F3 300Mbps WiFi Router | Specifications |
| Maximum Speed | 300 Mbps |
| Range | up to 200 m2 |
| No. of Antennas | 3 x 5bBi |
| No. of LAN & WAN Ports | 3 x LAN, 1 x WAN |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
| Features | Supports WPA, WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK, IP Bandwidth control, HD Streaming, |
Tenda FH330 300M Wireless Router
If want more powerful router than Tenda F3 then the answer to this is Tenda FH330 Wi-Fi router. It is also a 300 Mbps wireless router but it has four 5dBi antennas that covers a wider range and it is said that signals from this router are so powerful that they can penetrate walls too.
Tenda FH330 is also powered by Broadcom chipset for delivering superior performance. This wifi router can provide wireless range upto 300 m2 which is excellent for a router at this price range. The other best thing about this WiFi router is that it can also be used as a repeater for extending your wifi range.
| Tenda FH330 300M Wireless Router | Specifications |
| Maximum Speed | 300 Mbps |
| Range | up to 300 m2 |
| No. of Antennas | 4 x 5dBi |
| No. of LAN & WAN Ports | 3 x LAN ports, 1 X WAN port |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
| Features | Supports WPA, WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK, IP Bandwidth control, HD Streaming, WiFi Timer Switch |
Buy Tenda FH330 Wireless Router
D-Link DIR-615 Wireless N 300 Router
If you prefer D-Link then D-Link DIR-615 WiFi router is one decent Wireless router. It has got two 5bBi antennas and supports speeds up to 300 Mbps. Frankly there is nothing special about this WiFi router if we compare it to the above mentioned Tenda wireless routers, but if you are biased towards D-Link then you can go for this wireless router.
| D-Link DIR-615 Wireless N 300 Router | Specifications |
| Maximum Speed | 300 Mbps |
| Range | Good |
| No. of Antennas | 2 x 5dBi |
| No. of LAN & WAN Ports | 4 x LAN ports, 1 x WAN port |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
| Features | UPnP support, WPA & WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) – PIN, Active firewall – Network Address Translation (NAT), Repeater mode |
Buy D-Link DIR-615 Wireless Router
D-Link DIR-605L Wireless N300 D Link Cloud Router
D-Link DIR-605L is a cloud based router which means you can hook up your iOS and Android devices to this router through its cloud based service and can monitor and watch all activities on your network by using your mobile phone via mydlink app. You will get push notifications on your iOS or Android phone if any intrusion or something strange is happening on your network. This router supports maximum speed of 300 Mbps and is equipped with 2 x 5dBi antennas. The router is easy to setup and delivers good wireless range and performance.
| D-Link DIR-605L Wireless N300 D Link Cloud Router | Specifications |
| Maximum Speed | 300 Mbps |
| Range | Good |
| No. of Antennas | 2 |
| No. of LAN & WAN Ports | 4 x LAN ports, 1 x WAN port |
| Frequency | 2.4 Ghz to 2.4835 Ghz |
| Features | UPnP support, WPA & WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) – PIN, Active firewall – Network Address Translation (NAT), Cloud Feature. |
Buy D-Link DIR-605L Wireless Router
Netgear JNR1010 WiFi Router
Netgear JNR1010 is a very popular budget wireless router that is still very famous and delivers great performance. Unlike other routers here, this router has got only one 5dBi antenna, and even then its range and speed is as good as the routers with dual antennas. The maximum speed offered by this router is 150 Mbps which is a bit of downside for the people who want greater speeds. This WiFi router is sufficient for small – medium homes and offices.
| Netgear JNR1010 WiFi Router | Specifications |
| Maximum Speed | 150 Mbps |
| Range | Good for small and medium homes |
| No. of Antennas | 1 x 5dBi |
| No. of LAN & WAN Ports | 4 x LAN ports, 1 x WAN port |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
| Features | Guest network access and controls, Push ‘N’ Connect WiFi connections, NAT, Firewall |
Buy Netgear JNR1010 Wireless Router
NETGEAR WNR1000 N150 WiFi Router
NETGEAR WNR1000 N150 is compact and small router for places where space is an issue. It is a 150 Mbps router with Internal Antenna. The range of this budget wireless router is decent / average and not good as compared to other basic routers mentioned here. The router is quite cheap and its performance is also satisfactory. So if you want a cheap wireless router with an internal antenna then this one is you should check out.
| NETGEAR WNR1000 N150 WiFi Router | Specifications |
| Maximum Speed | 150 Mbps |
| Range | Average |
| No. of Antennas | Internal |
| No. of LAN & WAN Ports | 4 x LAN ports, 1 x WAN port |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
| Features | Push ‘N’ Connect using Wi-Fi protected setup, Parental controls |
Buy NETGEAR WNR1000 N150 WiFi Router
NETGEAR WNR2000 WiFi Router
If you do not like those tentacles looking external antennas and still want a powerful router with internal antennas then NETGEAR WNR2000 WiFi Router is one to check out. NETGEAR WNR2000 is a good looking router that offers maximum speed up to 300 Mbps. NETGEAR WNR2000 has internal antennas that delivers very good range and performance as the ones with external antennas. The router is a bit on expensive side but you can get it under 2k by going to the link mentioned below.
| NETGEAR WNR2000 WiFi Router | Specifications |
| Maximum Speed | 300 Mbps |
| Range | Very Good |
| No. of Antennas | Internal Antennas |
| No. of LAN & WAN Ports | 4 x LAN ports, 1 x WAN port |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
| Features | Denial-of-service (DoS) attack prevention, Double firewall protection (SPI and NAT firewall), WiFi Protected Access® (WPA/WPA2—PSK) and WEP, Exposed Host (DMZ) for secure gaming, Parental controls, NETGEAR Genie App |
Buy NETGEAR WNR2000 WiFi Router
TP-Link TL-WR740N 150Mbps Wireless N Router
Personally I am not a fan of TP-Link as their products are not as good as the brands that I have listed above in this post, but for the sake of information for the users I am listing some decent TP-Link Wireless routers in budget segment. TP-Link TL-WR740N is basic wireless router which is also very popular like Netgear JNR1010. The maximum speed of this router is 150 Mbps and it has got only one 5dBi antenna. This WiFi router is suitable for small homes and offices and for someone who want to enjoy wireless internet at low price. So if you want a cheap basic router from TP-Link then you can go for this.
| TP-Link TL-WR740N 150Mbps Wireless N Router | Specifications |
| Maximum Speed | 150 Mbps |
| Range | Average |
| No. of Antennas | 1 x 5dBi |
| No. of LAN & WAN Ports | 4 x LAN ports, 1 x WAN port |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
| Features | Firewall, Bandwidth Control, Parental control, Guest Network |
Buy TP-Link TL-WR740N 150Mbps Wireless Router
TP-Link TL-WR841N 300Mbps Wireless N Router
TP-LINK TL-WR841N is an advanced version of TP-Link TL-WR740N router with faster wireless speed and dual 5dBi antennas. Design and feature wise it is similar to its little brother. So if you can spend a little more money than TP-Link TL-WR740N then you can get yourself TP-LINK TL-WR841N 300Mbps Wireless N Router with better speed and extended wireless range.
| TP-LINK TL-WR841N 300Mbps Wireless N Router | Specifications |
| Maximum Speed | 300 Mbps |
| Range | Good |
| No. of Antennas | 2 x 5dBi |
| No. of LAN & WAN Ports | 4 x LAN ports, 1 x WAN port |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
| Features | Firewall, Bandwidth Control, Parental control, Guest Network |
Buy TP-LINK TL-WR841N 300Mbps Wireless Router
TP-Link TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router
TP-LINK TL-WR840N is another 300 Mbps Wireless router like TP-LINK TL-WR841N but with some great features and improvements. It has got two 5dBi antennas and is equipped with CCA Technology. CCA is Clear Channel Technology that selects the best available free channel for WiFi so that it does not interfere with other channels that were occupied by other wireless devices and mobile phones. So if are in need of an advanced feature rich wireless router at affordable price then this TP-Link WiFi router is what you should get.
| TP-LINK TL-WR840N 300Mbps Wireless N Router | Specifications |
| Maximum Speed | 300 Mbps |
| Range | Good |
| No. of Antennas | 2 x 5dBi |
| No. of LAN & WAN Ports | 4 x LAN ports, 1 x WAN port |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
| Features | Firewall, Bandwidth Control, Parental control, Guest Network, CCA Technology – Stable Wireless Signals |
Buy TP-LINK TL-WR841N Wireless Router
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Hello sir how is tp link w8968 its is a ewan router its has adsl and wan port also..is it worth buying?
Frankly i would not recommend it. If you want a good ADSL + Wifi Router then i would strongly suggest Tenda D303 https://www.akshatblog.com/tenda-d303-adsl-modem-300mbps-wi-fi-router-review/#comments
I would go with you. I feel the same. I brought tenda d303
i am in business of wireless networking so till date what i learnd is tenda is definitely best for price but with being cheap it also has some cons like speed drop.. but bang for buck are tp-link(router only) & next is iball_baton(modem+router)… for access points indoor cisco is byfar best on the list. but for long range outdoor … no 1 can touch tplink in that..
its outdoor cpe i.e access point is a monster in a price of a barbie!
thanks for sharing your experience with us.
Planning to buy a wireless…. can u help decide between Tenda F3 and Netgear JWNR 2010.
Wanna use it in 2 floor home measuring around 57 m2/floor. Looking to install the router on ground floor, so which one of these will provide coverage to top floor
PS: my current router ‘xperio’ given by the isp DEN with internal antenna does give some connectivity on top floor.
Between these two Tenda F3 is the better option and it should do the job quite effectively. By 2 floor you mean (ground floor + top floor) or (ground floor + 1 + 1).
Sir I would like to take a router and between Tenda F3 300Mbps WiFi Router and TP-Link TL-WR841N 300Mbps Wireless N Router which one is good for my home which could cover wifi up to 1000 sq ft??? Any else suggestion would also be helpful…Thanks in advance
I suggest you to go with Tenda F3 WiFi router. It will surely meet your needs.
Hey Akshat,
Thanks for this post. Its really helpful.
Iam looking for a basic and good signal quality router and hence narrowed down to the two below from ur list;
TP-Link TL-WR841N 300Mbps Wireless N Router
D-Link DIR-615 Wireless N 300 Router
My priority is, signal should not drop
no / minimal heating up for prolonged usage
good customer support if in case any repairs.
Kindly advice me which is the best out of these two.
Cheers
Sathish Ram
Hello Satish,
First of all thanks for the appreciation. Now for your needs i recommend you to go for TP-Link TL-WR841N 300Mbps Wireless N Router. It has great connectivity, various features, almost no heating and customer support is also good.
Regards
Akshat
Hello sir, I’m planning to buy a wireless router for my home having DSL internet upto 50mbps. I’m thinking of Tenda F3 or TP-Link tl-wr841n. I could use your suggestions. But the tp link banged my attention with the tp-link tether app which can be used to control the router. Even Tenda has an app but it doesn’t support f3 router. Please suggest.
Hello,
Both these wireless routers have similar kind of performance. TP-Link does come with tether app advantage and some extra features in its firmware. So you can go for TP-Link tl-wr841n without any doubt.
Thank you sir. And what about the range of transmission of both, which is better?
Pretty much the same. Tenda might be a bit ahead.
Thanks ! You’ve helped me a lot😁
Sir, Thanks alot for all the great posts!
One gets immense pleasure and alot about in-use day-to-day gadgets.
Again a biggggg thanks❤️
I have a BSNL FTTH (Fibre Optic) Landline/Internet connection. Modem provided by BSNL, however router is a TP-Link one. But, I am not getting a strong Wi-fi signal to remote areas of my apartment. Which router would you recommend ?
Go for Tenda FH330 router
I wanted a router for my excitel broadband connection (50 Mbps plan) then which router you will suggest me
AKSHAT VERMA
only router or Modem + Router ?
which router should i buy for cctv dvr tp link 841n or fenda f330
Go for tenda
hi these tenda routers seem to not to have nat/isp firewall.
Is it really a big problem?
They do have NAT / Firewall.
I’ve got a choice of tenda d301 v2 and tp -link td8961n
which one do you recommend?
Go with the Tenda D301 v2
thank you
Dear Akshatji,
Thanks for your valuable info about BSNL compatible routers. Based on this info, I would like to buy Tenda FH330 or TP link’s WR841N 300. Shopkeepers in Vashi also recommend “Dual band” routers like TP link’s ArcherC20 AC750 or C50.
May I know what is additional benefit of a dual band router and if a dual band router is compatible with the BSNL FTTH?
suresh agrawal
The main advantages of dual band routers are that it gives you higher bandwidth / speed and almost No interference because they use both 2.4GHz and 5 GHz band simultaneously. The higher bandwidth or speed can only prove helpful if you have very high internet speed or indulges in high-speed LAN gaming. However they are more expensive but if budget is not an issue then go for dual band router otherwise a good single band router also suffice.
Dear Akshatji,
Many many thanks for your prompt guidance. I presume the TP link’s dual bank router also will be compatible with the MTNL’s FTTH internet line.
Can you kindly confirm.
suresh agrawal
Yes it will work fine with your FTTH connection. Don’t worry !
Hi Akshat,
I’m moving from Airtel Dongle-based internet (router that comes with SIM) to BSNL FTTH broadband. I’ve a 3BHK duplex house (2 BRs on the 1st floor), with 1900 sft area.
Pls suggest if I can go with “Tenda FH330 300M Wireless Router”. My objective is to have good range across the home without any drops.
Mahesh
Tenda FH330 300M would be a perfect choice for you.
Ok, thanks a lot for your prompt reply.
One more qq – One of my friend suggested me to go for “TP-Link Archer C1200 Gigabit Wireless Wi-Fi Router” as this will help migrate to Jio GigaFiber internet, once it’s launched. Can you pls let me know if this will be a good choice for BSNL FTTH?
Mahesh
The main advantage of TP-Link Archer C1200 is that it is a dual band router with 1200Mbps Wi-Fi. You can use it for BSNL FTTH but it is has performance issues.
So, you don’t suggest this is it? Or in other words, which one do you suggest between “TP-Link Archer C1200 Gigabit Wireless Wi-Fi Router” & “Tenda FH330 300M Wireless Router”?
I would stick with Tenda FH330 300M only.
I didn’t see a “Reply” button to the latest thread on Tenda FH330 router hence, starting a new thread but, it’s in continuation to the last communication wherein you mentioned “I would stick with Tenda FH330 300M only.”.
Thanks for your feedback. I did get the Tenda FH330 router but, unable to get the internet through this router (wired or wireless). I’ve given below some detailed steps that I performed. Can you pls let me know what has gone wrong and how to correct the steps so that I get the wireless internet?
BSNL folks did all the initial setup of the modem.
I did the below steps:
1. Connected power supply to modem & router (Tenda FH330)
2. Performed a few steps that I got from BSNL to setup the modem for the 1st time and then tested wired internet (to a laptop) from modem and it’s superfast
3. Connected ethernet cable from modem to WAN port of router
4. Connected another ethernet cable from LAN port of the router to the laptop
5. Opened the URL 192… on the laptop and logged in
6. After logging in, selected PPPOE radio button, entered username/password provided by BSNL & security key and saved these
At this time, I don’t get internet even though it’s a direct wired connection from router to laptop. If I remove the ethernet cable, even the wireless doesn’t get connected.
Is your internet working through modem without router?
Yes, as I mentioned in step 2, internet from modem (without router) is working fine.
IS the setup wizard of router detecting your connection as PPPOE? Try running in DHCP mode.
Dear Akshat, Your article is extensive, all informative about the subject. Your this article educated me on this count. Thank U so much 🙂
Please help me. After reading, just now placed the order for TP link TL WR940N Wireless N450. Is this compatible with Fibro ?! Booked broadband with bsnl fibro cable
Yes it will work with BSNL Fibro.
Thank U so much
WILL D LINK DIR 615 ROUTER WORK WITH BSNLFTTH …. MODEM IS AONT 100C
Yes it will work with BSNL FTTH as Wi-Fi Router.
FOr my BSNL FTTH connection can you recommend any wifi routers with good speed…Thanks
please specify your budget for the router.