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Sly · 10-30-2013, 02:22 PM

I want to drop the modem/router provided to me by Time Warner. I need strong wireless capabilities from the router. Should I get a combo unit or separate units for each? Which units are good these days? I have not bought either in several years.

Jim_Gunn · 10-30-2013, 03:06 PM

I just purchased a great new wired/wireless-n router that has fantastic reviews online, the Asus RT-N66U. Works great, has three antenna, and works on the 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz bandwidths. I used to use Linksys routers but I don't believe in that built in antenna bullshit anymore. The Asus has a lot of features, including guest network capabilities. One can plug a network hard drive and printer straight into it.

Sly · 10-30-2013, 04:14 PM

That looks nice. I was also looking at this: http://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Nighth...zg_bs_300189_2

Though I don't know that a $200 router is necessary. Seems over the top. Although I do need to stream movies to my Roku/phone about 60 feet away.

BlackCrayon · 10-30-2013, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim_Gunn

I just purchased a great new wired/wireless-n router that has fantastic reviews online, the Asus RT-N66U. Works great, has three antenna, and works on the 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz bandwidths. I used to use Linksys routers but I don't believe in that built in antenna bullshit anymore. The Asus has a lot of features, including guest network capabilities. One can plug a network hard drive and printer straight into it.

i bought this one recently too. i got it for 129 plus taxes from newegg.ca with a promo code. is it overkill? i don't know, i was having trouble with range with my isp router/modem combo. no problem now. the admin panel is great too. though i hear ac routers are even better but if your wireless card doesn't support it, its pointless.

directfiesta · 10-30-2013, 05:06 PM

I have a Buffalo router .. just amazing

http://www.buffalotech.com/products/wireless

and some you can run DD-WRT

tedwinters · 10-30-2013, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim_Gunn

I just purchased a great new wired/wireless-n router that has fantastic reviews online, the Asus RT-N66U. Works great, has three antenna, and works on the 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz bandwidths. I used to use Linksys routers but I don't believe in that built in antenna bullshit anymore. The Asus has a lot of features, including guest network capabilities. One can plug a network hard drive and printer straight into it.

Yeah, do this, and load the custom 'merlin' firmware from lostrealm.ca

Sly · 10-30-2013, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim_Gunn

I just purchased a great new wired/wireless-n router that has fantastic reviews online, the Asus RT-N66U. Works great, has three antenna, and works on the 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz bandwidths. I used to use Linksys routers but I don't believe in that built in antenna bullshit anymore. The Asus has a lot of features, including guest network capabilities. One can plug a network hard drive and printer straight into it.

I went with your suggestion, thanks.

Also got this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Jim_Gunn · 10-30-2013, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackCrayon

i bought this one recently too. i got it for 129 plus taxes from newegg.ca with a promo code. is it overkill? i don't know, i was having trouble with range with my isp router/modem combo. no problem now. the admin panel is great too. though i hear ac routers are even better but if your wireless card doesn't support it, its pointless.

Even though the Asus is way more powerful than my old Linksys G router, I am still having some issues getting a consistently good Wi-Fi signal in my master bedroom on the diagonally opposite side of the house from my office where the router is. So I just spent another $99 on an Asus dual bandwidth signal booster to plug into a bedroom wall outlet. Hopefully that and a few tweaks I made to the settings gives me a stronger and more reliable signal there.

freecartoonporn · 10-30-2013, 09:24 PM

keep them separate ...

i am still using linksys, but last week ordered new one , its still in transit.
it has most transmit power in that range, 500 mW.

http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WR1...p+link+1043+nd

http://www.tp-link.com/en/products/d...el=TL-WR1043ND

they changed the look after winning/getting/buying so many awards/reviews.

edit: i suggested this to my cousin too,

but if you want really powerful get the dual band router i.e. 2.4 and 5 ghz both in the same.

http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WDR...+link+wdr+4300

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Sly Let's do some business! Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 31,297	That looks nice. I was also looking at this: http://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Nighth...zg_bs_300189_2 Though I don't know that a $200 router is necessary. Seems over the top. Although I do need to stream movies to my Roku/phone about 60 feet away. __________________ Vacares - Web Hosting, Domains, O365, Security & More - Paxum and BTC Accepted Windows VPS now available - 1st month free for GFY members - DM for details Wanted: CCBill pay sites for sale

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directfiesta Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Punta Cana, DR Posts: 29,587	I have a Buffalo router .. just amazing http://www.buffalotech.com/products/wireless and some you can run DD-WRT __________________ I know that Asspimple is stoopid ... As he says, it is a FACT ! But I can't figure out how he can breathe or type , at the same time ....

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freecartoonporn Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NC Posts: 7,683	keep them separate ... i am still using linksys, but last week ordered new one , its still in transit. it has most transmit power in that range, 500 mW. http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WR1...p+link+1043+nd http://www.tp-link.com/en/products/d...el=TL-WR1043ND they changed the look after winning/getting/buying so many awards/reviews. edit: i suggested this to my cousin too, but if you want really powerful get the dual band router i.e. 2.4 and 5 ghz both in the same. http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WDR...+link+wdr+4300 __________________ SSD Cloud Server, VPS Server, Simple Cloud Hosting \| DigitalOcean Last edited by freecartoonporn; 10-30-2013 at 09:27 PM..

10-30-2013, 03:06 PM	#2
Jim_Gunn Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Where The Teens Are Posts: 5,702	I just purchased a great new wired/wireless-n router that has fantastic reviews online, the Asus RT-N66U. Works great, has three antenna, and works on the 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz bandwidths. I used to use Linksys routers but I don't believe in that built in antenna bullshit anymore. The Asus has a lot of features, including guest network capabilities. One can plug a network hard drive and printer straight into it.