TRENDnet TEW-631BRP 300Mbps Wireless N-Draft Router

Discontinued
Reviewed
May 2009
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TRENDnet TEW-631BRP 300Mbps Wireless N-Draft Router

Pros
  • Speed
  • Three-year warranty
  • Traffic-priority controls
  • Low price
Cons
  • Opinions split on ease of setup
  • No Gigabit Ethernet switch
 
 
 
 

The Trendnet TEW-631BRP is the best budget Wireless-N router in reviews, unless you plan to use the faster Gigabit Ethernet for wired devices. Losing this feature is the tradeoff for the lower price compared with the D-Link DIR-655 (*est. $95). The Trendnet TEW-631BRP has the same priority-mode controls that are offered on the more expensive D-Link DIR-655 router; this lets you give priority to online gaming or VoIP, where you want the most reliable throughput. We found a few complaints that setup isn't easy. But overall, reviewers recommend the Trendnet TEW-631BRP as the best budget pick among Wireless-N routers. If price matters more than speed or range, a router based on the older 802.11g standard, like the Linksys WRT54G2 (*est. $50), costs even less.

CRN.com has the best review of the Trendnet TEW-631BRP, although it is a little dated. Bit-tech.net conducts a very good roundup review in which the router performs well, but testing is less comprehensive. TechGage.com is more up to date and contributes some key comparisons with other popular units, as does Australia's PC Authority magazine.

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Our Sources

1. CRN.com

CRN.com reviews four Wireless-N wireless routers in this roundup. The Trendnet TEW-631BRP is recommended in the conclusion because it is the fastest and has the lowest price. Users who need Gigabit Ethernet, however, are steered toward the D-Link DIR-255.

Review: Review: 4 Routers Take Wi-Fi to Nth Level, Marc Spiwak, Jan. 29, 2007

2. Bit-tech.net

U.K. technology website Bit-tech.net tests four wireless routers for online gaming in this objective, balanced comparison. Trendnet's TEW-631BRP scores the best overall rating. Minor setup issues are described.

Review: Wireless Router Group Test, Josh Blodwell, March 5, 2007

3. Techgage.com

TechGage.com. offers the newest review of the Trendnet TEW-631BRP. Screenshots nicely illustrate the setup process, and no serious complaints are brought up. In fact, the Trendnet TEW-631BRP's value price makes it a persuasive Wireless-N upgrade option for anyone still using 802.11g wireless, according to the writer.

Review: Trendnet TEW-631BRP Wireless N Router, Greg King, Feb. 14, 2008

4. PC Authority (Australia)

PC Authority (Australia) compares seven wireless routers in this roundup. Its testing is good, but not as thorough as that found in some other reviews. The Trendnet TEW-631BRP performs well and is "reasonably priced," but the writer still recommends spending the extra money on the winning D-Link DIR-655.

Review: Draft-N Wireless Routers, Jim Martin, Feb. 29, 2008

5. Computer Active

Computeractive magazine's review is very light on test detail. Editors say the Trendnet TEW-631BRP router is easy to set up, fast, and has good range, but it's pricey compared with other routers and lacks a built-in modem. Overall, it's recommended, but alternatives are mentioned.

Review: Review: Trendnet TEW-631BRP Networking, Tim Smith, Jan. 29, 2007

6. Amazon.com

There are about 40 user reviews here for the Trendnet TEW-631BRP wireless router. The majority gives it high scores for value, but a handful reports troubles getting it set up, or complain that connectivity cuts out occasionally.

Review: Trendnet TEW-631BRP 300Mbps Wireless N Broadband Router, Contributors to Amazon.com

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