Hi there,
I'm looking at getting a new router, but prices in Canada are really making my decision difficult.
Right now the n66u is $145, the ac66u is $180 and the R7000 is also $180. If the n66u was cheaper I would get it right away, but given the $35 price difference I wonder if I should get the ac66u or the R7000?
I don't have any AC capable devices at the moment, and I am aware the ac66u and the R7000 both still use the draft AC protocol.
I'm also aware that I would have to put DD-WRT on the R7000 to make it worth keeping. I'd probably run some form of RMerlin firmware on the Asus anyway.
I currently have a DIR-655 that drops its connection nightly, but it is still limping along, allowing me some time to wait if needed.
I guess it comes down to the stability of the older n66u or ac66u routers (but also older hardware), vs the newer hardware but poor Netgear firmware. Also a 2 year vs 1 year warranty in Asus' favor.
Any help or advice would be great, thank you!
I'm looking at getting a new router, but prices in Canada are really making my decision difficult.
Right now the n66u is $145, the ac66u is $180 and the R7000 is also $180. If the n66u was cheaper I would get it right away, but given the $35 price difference I wonder if I should get the ac66u or the R7000?
I don't have any AC capable devices at the moment, and I am aware the ac66u and the R7000 both still use the draft AC protocol.
I'm also aware that I would have to put DD-WRT on the R7000 to make it worth keeping. I'd probably run some form of RMerlin firmware on the Asus anyway.
I currently have a DIR-655 that drops its connection nightly, but it is still limping along, allowing me some time to wait if needed.
I guess it comes down to the stability of the older n66u or ac66u routers (but also older hardware), vs the newer hardware but poor Netgear firmware. Also a 2 year vs 1 year warranty in Asus' favor.
Any help or advice would be great, thank you!