Is this router better than the standard one time warner gives you? I've seen this model before on prime day and I didn't pull the trigger
YES. If you've ever had issues with your router resetting for no reason, or needing to reboot the router to solve connection issues, you definitely need to upgrade to a dual-band like this one. The problem with default routers is they are not really made to handle lots of connections to multiple devices.
Keep in mind this is the ROUTER only, so you'll still need to buy a modem or use your provider's modem in combination with this router.
Kind of? It's one step up. if you are going to upgrade, you might as well take two or three leaps forward to future-proof yourself - Take a look at the new R8000P, getting great reviews, but it's full price because it's new.
I have FIOS Gigabit, and I use the Verizon Router. I am needing more range and simply more out of it. I have Smart Things, and Hue Hubs that slow everything down.
Would anyone suggest grabbing this and using it as the router and just using the verison router as a modem? Would it improve range and speed?
I personally wouldn't touch a refurbished router no matter how good the price. Not worth the hassle of having a router with questionable antenna and performance.
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Keep in mind this is the ROUTER only, so you'll still need to buy a modem or use your provider's modem in combination with this router.
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Netgear Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Gigabit Router $128.99 + Free Shipping
https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Ni...5576689011
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I was going to pull the trigger but it seems marginal for a high end router. Then there's the hassle of v1 vs. v2 versions...
edit: Amazon calls out that it is v2 (good.)
https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Ni...5576689011
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The one I have
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Linksy...50&veh
Would anyone suggest grabbing this and using it as the router and just using the verison router as a modem? Would it improve range and speed?
The one I have
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Linksy...50&veh
If you want a better router sure.
It's a subjective question without details
Not unless you have so many devices that are choking your router and you need that extra bandwidth.
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