Switching to an AC router from an N router can improve throughput.I have the asus rt-n66u router and it is not having any issues. In my bedroom I stream videos using Kodi. It does have some buffering issues from time to time. Does the ASUS RT-AC68U or ASUS RT-AC87U have a little better range?
What about ac1900p vs r7800?
It's a hard decision for me, I'm still waiting for this site to update the router ranker
Thanks in advance
Already answered. The RT-AC1900P (with RMerlin firmware or the forks thereof).
http://www.snbforums.com/threads/advice-for-mostly-apple-devices.34939/#post-282997
I'd like to include RT-AC3100.
I would agree. Except the OP only needs a 'little more range' over the RT-N66U which he 'has no troubles with', otherwise.
If the RT-AC3100 is found at anywhere near the pricing of the RT-AC1900P, then of course, that is the model to buy.
Didn't BB have sale on it? Newegg.ca has bunch of them refurbished ones for ~200.00USD.
Is there a reason the RT-AC1900P is only at Best buy? Did it just come out and sold only there for the time being?
How about the ASUS RT-AC87U as I can get it for 160 off amazon (open box)
BHR ( big honking router ) as sfx calls it
Business is the only reason right now. 'Exclusive' to BB makes you walk/browse their stores.
How about the ASUS RT-AC87U as I can get it for 160 off amazon (open box)
Changing won't extend range much if any. But it can provide higher throughput in areas where you already have a signal and change marginal areas to useful ones.
Welcome To SNBForums
SNBForums is a community for anyone who wants to learn about or discuss the latest in wireless routers, network storage and the ins and outs of building and maintaining a small network.
If you'd like to post a question, simply register and have at it!
While you're at it, please check out SmallNetBuilder for product reviews and our famous Router Charts, Ranker and plenty more!