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December 8th, 2020, 08:48 PM
#31
I'm guessing you were asking which firmware version? xxxx.380.4180 is fine.
jdc2000 already posted the link about updating the firmware.
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December 9th, 2020, 11:43 AM
#32
Since I had my router for a number of years and need upgrading, I am going to purchase a new one.
Midknyte, which brand and model would you recommend that would be best and that I don't loose connection numerous times a day?
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December 9th, 2020, 01:16 PM
#33
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December 9th, 2020, 03:10 PM
#34
As jdc2000 and I have both said, we would need to know your budget. We also need to know about your environment (size, # of floors, concrete walls, etc).
Budget is really a limiting factor. I would start by looking at 802.11AC routers at least. 802.11AX is still fairly new, and a bit pricey. Maybe a mesh router set if you have a big house.
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December 10th, 2020, 11:41 AM
#35
The size is just under 2000 sq ft. It has 3 floors (including the basement) and does not have any concrete walls. I don't want to pay more than I really need. My only issue with the one I am using is that it looses connection few times per day. Which router would you recommend that would be best to fix this issue without spending more money than I need?
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December 10th, 2020, 02:43 PM
#36
That still doesn't tell us your price limit. An exact $ amount would help us narrow it down.
Again, I would at least look at getting an 802.11AC router. I don't think you need to go with an AX router just yet.
For a house like that, it might be good to get a mesh router setup.
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December 10th, 2020, 02:43 PM
#37
That still doesn't tell us your price limit. An exact $ amount would help us narrow it down.
Again, I would at least look at getting an 802.11AC router. I don't think you need to go with an AX router just yet.
For a house like that, it might be good to get a mesh router setup.
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December 10th, 2020, 03:10 PM
#38
With 3 floors and 2000 square feet, how good is coverage with your existing router, at least for areas where you are wanting Wi-Fi coverage?
You can go low-end ($60-$100) with something like a TP-Link system, or middle of the road ($125-$200) with a Linksys, or high-end with a Netgear Nighthawk ($280-$375 and up). Mesh systems will cost more, but should guarantee coverage for all areas.
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December 10th, 2020, 03:54 PM
#39
I have not used the tv in the basement, since I cancelled my cable. I want to purchase a second firestick tv 4k for it to use my wifi with it. I took my laptop in the basement to see how my wifi was using my current router and I didn't have any issues or slowness. I guess I won't want to spend any more than $200-$250. I always used Asus. Which brand/model would you suggest?
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December 10th, 2020, 04:08 PM
#40
ASUS:
Budget:
RT-AC51U
$70
RT-AC66U
$100
Mid-Range:
RT-AC86U
$170
https://www.techradar.com/news/best-asus-router
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December 10th, 2020, 05:06 PM
#41
I wouldn't go lower than the AC66U. You don't want to go too cheap.
You might as well price out the AC86U also. I've seen it going for around $140-150.
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December 10th, 2020, 05:51 PM
#42
Is the Asus RT-AC86U a good router? Where did you see it for those prices, Midknyte? I believe the cheapest I could find was about $162.
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December 10th, 2020, 06:29 PM
#43
Ah my bad. It was the RT-AC68U, not 86. Typo.
I haven't used that router personally, but you can look for reviews. I'm more of a Netgear guy.
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December 10th, 2020, 09:59 PM
#44
Which Netgear would you recommend to a similar product to the Asus RT-AC86U?
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December 10th, 2020, 10:10 PM
#45
The Asus RT-AC86U is roughly the same level as a Netgear R7800.
https://www.smallnetbuilder.com/tool...rs/router/view
I'm not sure what's available right now though, both of those models are a few years old. Some models may have been replaced/discontinued.
Hmm, it looks like the R7800 is still around, but it's more expensive than the RT-AC86U. Even the R7000P is more than the RT-AC68U.
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