wireless router recommendation

WagnerRC
WagnerRC Posts: 2,162
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Looking for advice for the best wireless router that can give some decent range. Using a dlink dir 825 and the range sucks.

Thanks for any information. My property is less than a 1/4 acre flat.
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  • Msabot1
    Msabot1 Posts: 2,098
    What is your operating system and budget??
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  • WagnerRC
    WagnerRC Posts: 2,162
    I use an imac and windows both. no budget, i just want good reliable coverage. Thanks
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  • Msabot1
    Msabot1 Posts: 2,098
    Check out ASUS...RTAC68U....for about two bills...just about the best out there..excellent coverage area and lots of business features......
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  • Mikey081057
    Mikey081057 Posts: 7,127
    Linksys WRT1900AC

    What modem do you have?
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  • Irrenhaus
    Irrenhaus Posts: 1,092
    edited September 2014
    Msabot1 wrote: »
    Check out ASUS...RTAC68U....for about two bills...just about the best out there..excellent coverage area and lots of business features......

    I have one also and is great router..... I like the Asus app for android. I have a NAS connected to the router with a lot of music and I can stream to my phone, from anywhere.
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  • WagnerRC
    WagnerRC Posts: 2,162
    edited September 2014
    I have an arris modem from comcast
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  • jflail2
    jflail2 Posts: 2,868
    Do you know which model? If you're renting, it's honestly cheaper to buy if you're going to have service from them for the next couple of years.

    I usually buy the latest and greatest Motorola Surfboard modem, and have had good luck with those in the past. I haven't purchased a router in quite a while, but am pleased with my Linksys.

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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    I was blowing thru Linksys routers, every couple of years. I spent some $$$ on a Netgear, has some sort of extended warranty, 7 years, IIRC.
    When it comes to routers, ya gotta spend some $$$.
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  • Mikey081057
    Mikey081057 Posts: 7,127
    the cisco/linksys routers were garbage... the new belkin/ linksys are very good.
    My New Year's resolution is 3840 × 2160

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  • WagnerRC
    WagnerRC Posts: 2,162
    I went ahead and ordered the asus for 200.00 Thanks for the information.
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  • Msabot1
    Msabot1 Posts: 2,098
    I think that you will find the performance and features worth every penny...this is a very reliable piece of gear...let us know how it does for you.
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  • WagnerRC
    WagnerRC Posts: 2,162
    Thank you. I will
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    Asus all the way.
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  • drselect
    drselect Posts: 664
    Just updated mine and was going back and forth between the Asus N66u and the Netgear Nighthawk. Went with the Netgear because of the larger processor. So far works much better then the old dlink I had.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited September 2014
    I'm also having problems since we switched over to TW internet. Man they S'u'c'k!

    I've heard the Asus RTN66U whatever, the older model is great for less than 139 if you can find it? I've also heard you should NOT spend more than 149 on any router unless you're running the "latest and greatest" of every tech gadget and PC, etc. It's a waste of money over that price point.

    The newer Asus 68, according to a tech friend of mine, does not perform as well range wise as the 66.

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  • WagnerRC
    WagnerRC Posts: 2,162
    The router works great. Easy install, great coverage and works perfect. Thanks again for the help.
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  • Msabot1
    Msabot1 Posts: 2,098
    Glad it worked out for you...I incorporate this gear into my clients systems...the failure rate is almost non existent.....great performance and user friendly to boot!
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    I've been really happy with my 3TB Time Capsule, it's the latest gen and has been rock solid since the day I bought it.
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