Need a reliable cheap wireless router

I like Linksys (Cisco). Ebay should be fine, just research the seller's feedback as much as you can.

I'm just curious, why only a year? Are you leaving the country then? Buy a good router now (one with A/C speed) and it will last for years and you can use it anywhere.

Anyway, for 20 bucks, this would be just fine:

Wireless Router

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get a wireless A/C router

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I agree. I use an A/C router and my MacBook Air has really high transfer rates. Works great. Most older wireless devices and smartphones don't have A/C yet, but I'm sure it will become standard eventually.

It's pretty ridiculous that people recommended hardware without actually asking what devices will be connected to the router, how many at the same time, how many people will use it, etc. The AC recommendations are hilarious.

Is your wife just using a laptop? What model?

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Buy the refurbished one I linked to for 20 bucks off of eBay. You won't find a much better deal and it should work just fine.

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This is likely the correct advice. If one person/ 1-2 devices connected, that router is still overkill

There you go. Don't spend more than 20 bucks.