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07-23-2015, 09:30 PM
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#1 | HELP ME PLS!!!
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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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07-23-2015, 10:36 PM
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#2 | I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net!
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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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07-27-2015, 09:22 AM
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#3 | My dinner reheated before my turbo spooled
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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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07-27-2015, 10:04 AM
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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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07-27-2015, 10:07 AM
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#5 | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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