[underscore]

Hey guys, another one of these threads, I'm looking for the best bang for the buck under $100 that either comes with QoS controls or is supported by open source FW that can enable QoS. Bonus points for future proofing or the ability to stream from a USB HDD but it's not required.

[Recon604]

http://www.ncix.com/detail/asus-rt-n56u-dual-band-4-c1-59257-1078.htm

I have this one http://www.ncix.com/detail/asus-rt-n66u-dual-band-wireless-f6-68505-1078.htm
but its >$100, i flashed it with tomato and im loving it

[kchan]

http://www.ncix.com/detail/asus-rt-n56u-dual-band-4-c1-59257-1078.htm

I have this one http://www.ncix.com/detail/asus-rt-n66u-dual-band-wireless-f6-68505-1078.htm
but its >$100, i flashed it with tomato and im loving it

sorry to threadjack

but can you teach/tell me about more on flashing different firmwares on routers?

pros/cons? i have the n66u router myself

tia

[Recon604]

well flashing different firmwares does NOT increase internet speed.

It only benefits you many ways like if you want a better QoS setup than the stock, better stability, etc.

I only use it for the QoS b/c stock isnt that good of prioritizing things.

If you are satisfied with yours, no need to upgrade your firmware. Asus firmware is pretty good itself.

[underscore]

I don't mind paying more if it's worth it, IMO $50 extra is worth it when it controls all of the internet in the house. I'm running a DLink WBR-2310 right now and it's decent so long as you don't make it actually do much (ie settings as close to default as possible) but it can crap out a lot and it pisses me off.

[Recon604]

yah go for the n66u, one of the best routers out there imo. Step up would be the AC router

[shenmecar]

is Asus AiCloud as simple to use as it sounds to be? Connect a hard drive to the router and be able to access it anywhere you have internet?