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Need New router - confused
Posted on 3/19/15 at 8:13 am
Posted on 3/19/15 at 8:13 am
I am in need of a new router as my current one is old and no longer reaches back of the house. I have searched on the Internet and through several threads but really don't have a clue what I should get at this point. Any advice would be appreciated.
Basic info
I am looking for a reasonably priced router: under $100
We will have 6 devices using this router.
We so stream through Netflix on ps3 but primarily I just need a router for faster web surfing.
All I know is that dual band was recommended.
Any other info needed?
Appreciate any advice you can give on what router I should get.
Basic info
I am looking for a reasonably priced router: under $100
We will have 6 devices using this router.
We so stream through Netflix on ps3 but primarily I just need a router for faster web surfing.
All I know is that dual band was recommended.
Any other info needed?
Appreciate any advice you can give on what router I should get.
Posted on 3/19/15 at 8:27 am to cajuntiger26
quote:
I am looking for a reasonably priced router: under $100
I would consider upping the budget to about $150 or so.
However within your budget an AC1750 option would be:
TP-LINK Archer C7
Posted on 3/19/15 at 8:32 am to Ace Midnight
Thanks for the input.
I guess I don't understand what the main benefits would be if I upgrade significantly would be. Is it just purely a faster internet connection I would get if I upped my budget to $150.
I guess I don't understand what the main benefits would be if I upgrade significantly would be. Is it just purely a faster internet connection I would get if I upped my budget to $150.
Posted on 3/19/15 at 8:56 am to cajuntiger26
quote:
Is it just purely a faster internet connection I would get if I upped my budget to $150.
No - I just like the ASUS and Linksys options better in that range. Broader userbase, compatibility, standardization and the ASUS stuff is really solid hardware - although I've run only Linksys for years, my last replacement was somewhat of an emergency, so I went with the AC1750 option at Wal-Mart.
But, today, no question, I would get the ASUS AC1750 in the $150 range - if that was my budget. With the proliferation of devices that suck up bandwidth and your range issues, I might invest a little more research and see if you'd be better off with a range extender (regardless of what option you choose) - so you have to look at those options as well before making a decision - i.e. what works with what, and what doesn't. I confess I'm definitely not experienced with range extenders, but if your space is large this might be something to consider.
Posted on 3/19/15 at 9:00 am to cajuntiger26
I've had very good luck with the RTN66U I picked up a couple of months ago. The range is pretty good on the 4G band and I'm consistently getting very good speeds across a range of devices.
ASUS RTN66U
ASUS RTN66U
Posted on 3/19/15 at 9:14 am to cajuntiger26
quote:
I guess I don't understand what the main benefits would be if I upgrade significantly would be. Is it just purely a faster internet connection I would get if I upped my budget to $150.
A dual band 802.11n router will give you the most bang for your buck. Keep in mind that the speeds you achieve will be limited by the capabilities of the downstream devices and there are only a handful that support 802.11ac. Unless you're prepared to upgrade all of them, there's no point in spending the money on an 802.11ac router. Many 802.11n adapter cards are not even dual band.
This post was edited on 3/19/15 at 9:16 am
Posted on 3/19/15 at 9:17 am to OldManRiver
quote:
ASUS RTN66U
An excellent router. NewEgg had refurbs earlier this week for $99.
This post was edited on 3/19/15 at 9:22 am
Posted on 3/19/15 at 9:21 am to Layabout
New Egg Flash
Check this link out. I purchased the Asus router (mentioned by layabout) for cheap a couple of days ago. Also check on the this website. They have some good deals also.
Slickdeals
Check this link out. I purchased the Asus router (mentioned by layabout) for cheap a couple of days ago. Also check on the this website. They have some good deals also.
Slickdeals
This post was edited on 3/19/15 at 9:23 am
Posted on 3/19/15 at 9:22 am to Layabout
quote:
Layabout
I disagree here..I bought an adapter that takes my PC up to around 800Mbps transfer, so that freed up some of the N network for tablets, etc.
I also would recommend OP just run a line to the back room, and maybe do a small 100/1000 switch for local components
Posted on 3/19/15 at 9:32 am to GrammarKnotsi
quote:
I also would recommend OP just run a line to the back room, and maybe do a small 100/1000 switch for local components
Sounds like good advice but NO clue what that means.
Posted on 3/19/15 at 9:32 am to FlipNDipN
Thanks! Looks like I have some options in that $100-$150 range
Posted on 3/19/15 at 9:36 am to GrammarKnotsi
quote:
.I bought an adapter that takes my PC up to around 800Mbps transfer
That cost you an additional $50-$70, which is the point I was making. And those won't work with game consoles or streaming devices like Roku.
Posted on 3/19/15 at 10:51 am to Layabout
quote:
That cost you an additional $50-$70
I paid $40 and $130ish for the AC router..
I send the signal to the dongle on the PC in another room..My Xbone and Roku are hardwired..
My kids 360 and tablests are wireless N
Posted on 3/19/15 at 4:52 pm to OldManRiver
quote:
I've had very good luck with the RTN66U I picked up a couple of months ago. The range is pretty good on the 4G band and I'm consistently getting very good speeds across a range of devices.
Mine is working very well on both bands as well.
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