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Alan4041
Member
210
09-27-2016, 12:57 AM
#1
For some time now my router has been causing issues and the coverage isn't sufficient for my home. I'm looking for a reliable router around $100 this season. My current model is an ASUS RT-N53 4-port dual-band wireless router, but I need something better for a house of this size. It's about 3,000 square feet with walls, drywall, stucco, and a wood frame. I have 10 devices—three iPhones, an iPad, a Surface, two connected TVs, a Wii, a gaming PC, and a car—but most are used at once. Any suggestions?
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Alan4041
09-27-2016, 12:57 AM #1

For some time now my router has been causing issues and the coverage isn't sufficient for my home. I'm looking for a reliable router around $100 this season. My current model is an ASUS RT-N53 4-port dual-band wireless router, but I need something better for a house of this size. It's about 3,000 square feet with walls, drywall, stucco, and a wood frame. I have 10 devices—three iPhones, an iPad, a Surface, two connected TVs, a Wii, a gaming PC, and a car—but most are used at once. Any suggestions?

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SayNoToNWO
Posting Freak
879
09-27-2016, 02:12 AM
#2
Position the router at the middle of your house, not where it appears most attractive. A fresh router likely won’t significantly boost Wi-Fi coverage. Consider using repeaters instead.
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SayNoToNWO
09-27-2016, 02:12 AM #2

Position the router at the middle of your house, not where it appears most attractive. A fresh router likely won’t significantly boost Wi-Fi coverage. Consider using repeaters instead.

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RaisedFist99
Junior Member
31
09-27-2016, 02:38 AM
#3
It's placed in my house and my current router requires a reset daily. It's around five years old and doesn't have any apps, USB ports, or buttons.
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RaisedFist99
09-27-2016, 02:38 AM #3

It's placed in my house and my current router requires a reset daily. It's around five years old and doesn't have any apps, USB ports, or buttons.

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Kaisetsu
Senior Member
651
09-27-2016, 03:06 AM
#4
ASUS and daily resets... Sounds similar. Yet ASUS offers solid Wi-Fi coverage. I favor TP-Link (Archer C7 or C9), though it might not be the top choice for range. It really comes down to the model, not just the brand. More expensive models tend to perform better. The top routers usually have many antennas for a reason.
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Kaisetsu
09-27-2016, 03:06 AM #4

ASUS and daily resets... Sounds similar. Yet ASUS offers solid Wi-Fi coverage. I favor TP-Link (Archer C7 or C9), though it might not be the top choice for range. It really comes down to the model, not just the brand. More expensive models tend to perform better. The top routers usually have many antennas for a reason.

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Bewerewolf12
Member
157
09-27-2016, 04:01 AM
#5
Here are the two options you discovered, noted for their solid specifications. Please share your thoughts.
[View links: http://a.co/d/58pxdXC, http://a.co/d/iBWDQao]
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Bewerewolf12
09-27-2016, 04:01 AM #5

Here are the two options you discovered, noted for their solid specifications. Please share your thoughts.
[View links: http://a.co/d/58pxdXC, http://a.co/d/iBWDQao]

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joyride
Junior Member
11
09-28-2016, 12:48 AM
#6
I own an Archer C9 (from the second link). It works well as a router. If it's running version 3 or newer, performance should improve. I'm not sure about coverage in large homes—Netgear typically offers strong Wi-Fi, but I haven't used that brand before.
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joyride
09-28-2016, 12:48 AM #6

I own an Archer C9 (from the second link). It works well as a router. If it's running version 3 or newer, performance should improve. I'm not sure about coverage in large homes—Netgear typically offers strong Wi-Fi, but I haven't used that brand before.

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Flundi
Member
231
10-12-2016, 01:46 AM
#7
A 3000 sqft space with a $100 budget will be challenging. I recently bought a new NetGear router, which significantly boosted my signal coverage and speed. However, the price didn’t match expectations.
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Flundi
10-12-2016, 01:46 AM #7

A 3000 sqft space with a $100 budget will be challenging. I recently bought a new NetGear router, which significantly boosted my signal coverage and speed. However, the price didn’t match expectations.

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mrminer02
Member
183
10-12-2016, 02:37 AM
#8
The home isn't 3000 square feet, but I needed more space to reach the back yard for mowing the lawn while listening to music.
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mrminer02
10-12-2016, 02:37 AM #8

The home isn't 3000 square feet, but I needed more space to reach the back yard for mowing the lawn while listening to music.

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eskzz
Posting Freak
909
10-13-2016, 08:35 AM
#9
I placed an order on December 4, 2018, Order #114-8124871-8088267. The invoice is expected today by 9 PM. It’s a TP-Link AC1900 Smart Wireless Router with high speed, long range, dual band Gigabit WiFi, ideal for gaming (Archer C9). Sold by Amazon.com Services, Inc. Price: $99.49. You can buy it again or cancel the item.
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eskzz
10-13-2016, 08:35 AM #9

I placed an order on December 4, 2018, Order #114-8124871-8088267. The invoice is expected today by 9 PM. It’s a TP-Link AC1900 Smart Wireless Router with high speed, long range, dual band Gigabit WiFi, ideal for gaming (Archer C9). Sold by Amazon.com Services, Inc. Price: $99.49. You can buy it again or cancel the item.