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Glad it worked out, definitely a good router but at a hefty price even when on sale.
Strange that your 6 year old desktop recognized the 5Ghz band. I just had to upgrade mine as the 2.4Ghz wasn't...
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Kinda of the same thing when I stay at my sister's house...I have to allot time to update all her stuff, etc...hook up this device that she's had sitting in the box waiting for me the next...
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I went with the Asus-Dual-Band Wireless-AC Gigabit Router with 4-Port Ethernet Switch-RT-AC66R and love it.
No doubt, more router than I need. But seems to be a good solution for my situation....
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For that price for a Asus N66U, compared to that of the E4200v2 or even the EA4500, it's successor, yeah that damn thing better be a stronger router than the E4200.
Good info though. Wonders how...
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http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-wi-fi-router-asus-rt-n66u/
EDIT: Looks like the throughput from shorter distances on the E4200 v2 is better, but the N66U beats it on range....
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Show me range comparison then....
Till you do I stand behind my opinion.
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LIES...E4200 is NOT BETTER! Smallnetbuilder proves that the Asus N66U has better performance and range in most of the the wireless bands....
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Had the same router for years (recently replaced due to lag issues when using netflix and gaming at the same time, dual band fixed those issues in a TP router I bought) and it's amazing.
Even if...
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There are no magic bullets, sometimes you have to suck it up and move that sucker or implement a mesh network, no review will tell you how the thing will work in your house. In your case though...
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you might want to try hanging it upside down :)
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Thanks, atrix415, that may be the answer for me!
Everyone - I really appreciate all your ideas. In this case, convenience is more important than the price of equipment. And - honestly - when you...
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I would look at possibly moving the router downstairs most routers are made to broadcast in a half circle above the router, you could add a 2nd router using powerline Ethernet to the first floor and...
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Hope you didn't get a router yet. Bestbuy having a 1-day sale on routers.
I highly recommend the ASUS N66R (same as N66U).
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One of the simplest things to try is moving the router to a more central location on the 2nd floor and the 1st floor to see what gives the best overall performance.
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Yeah the Linksys you will find to be higher priced but there are plenty of marked down hot deals on SD for them, both new and refurb. Just got to keep an eye out for them. I've heard a great deal...
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ASUS are fastest/flakier and higher price.... E4200 better coverage somewhat pricey
I myself have TP-Link WDR-4300 because it is "next best" and was $45 cheaper on a SD.
My Tp-Link is awesome...
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Thanks. Those are some great leads and both the Linksys E4200/E4500 seem highly rated. But in reading reviews (Amazon, Best Buy, CNet) I see several detractors as well and a common thread of folks...
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Agreed, either the E4200 or the EA4500, some of the best and strongest radios without going to the AC standard.
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Linksys E4200 probably is your best choice for max coverage... look for refurb.
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