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Old 07-23-2015, 09:30 PM   #1
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Which Router?

Currently own a Linksys E4200 which appears to be dying as it's been dropping my connection frequently recently. Looking for a good router that's <$150.

1. Router must be able to run DD-WRT/Tomato
2. Is AC necessary? I know it provides better speed, but does it have better coverage?
3. My E4200 was refurbished from NCIX, is it worth to buy another refurbushed? My Linksys WRT54GL lasted 5-6 years, 3 years (I think) seem kinda disappointing.

Looking at the TP-Link Archer C7, seems like a pretty popular router these days. Any other suggestions?
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Old 07-23-2015, 10:36 PM   #2
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refurb up to you...personally i would only buy refurb'd asus and d-link/linksys/netgear routers i would buy new
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I pretty much exclusively use Linksys and Cisco network devices. For AC, you actually get less range. It's one of those nice-to-have features right now as many wireless devices do not come natively with AC support. I've used refurbished devices before, and I have to say, they are about 50% failure rate within a couple of months. If your budget allows, buy new where ever you can.
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Old 07-27-2015, 10:04 AM   #4
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Ive always had bad luck with dlink.. right now, Im using Trendnet Powerline upstairs and a wireless trendnet powerline downstairs, all connected to my shaw modem... so its my go to brand for now...
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If you can swing it, the Nighthawk. It's an amazing router with crazy range and speed.

Netgear Nighthawk AC1900(R7000) Smart WiFi Dual Band 600+1300MBPS Gigabit Wireless Router - R7000-100PAS
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