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    Updated-New AC Router Advice

    Just thought I would follow this up since you chaps were kind enough to provide some advice - I ended up getting the Archer C9 at 50% off in Amazon's current electronics sale (~£60/$90). Very happy with it so far, more or less plugged it in and it was working and the signal strength and range...
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    Updated-New AC Router Advice

    Ah okay, that makes life a little easier. I think I'll just have to bite the bullet and get one and try it out. Thanks for the advice chaps.
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    Updated-New AC Router Advice

    Okay, I think I need to do a bit more research on Atheros vs. Broadcom in that case. I had thought that broadcom was newer and the current standard but if that's not the case then I will have a rethink. In terms of buying, I'll be purchasing from Amazon so there's no issues with returning.
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    Updated-New AC Router Advice

    Having a look at the SNB router ranker, it seems like the Archer C8 pips the AC66U to the post on most of the metrics - both 2.4 & 5 GHz range and throughput. If that's true then it seems like a good deal..
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    Updated-New AC Router Advice

    From reading around, Broadcom seems to be the better of the current chipsets in terms of performance - do I have that correct? Had a look at the WRT1900AC but it's coming in at around £180 ($279) on Amazon - I was looking to keep the price around £100 ($150), which the Archer C8 and AC56/66U...
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    Updated-New AC Router Advice

    Thanks, it does seem that TPL skimp on certain aspects of hardware to keep the cost down but some of the Asus routers still say "draft ac" so I wasn't sure if that was an old standard or not. In terms of the AC56U or the AC66U, is there much difference other than the wireless speed, are the...
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    Updated-New AC Router Advice

    I had previously posted asking for advice on a new DSL router when I didn't have fibre access. I now have fibre internet with a Max down speed of 38 Mbps and 2 Mbps up (ISP limited). I have 3 desktops, two smart phones, a laptop and a smart TV and a tablet usually connected all the time. I'm...
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    Upgrading from a very basic router

    Thanks for the detailed explanation. So essentially I can plug any router (even a cable/fiber/gigabit one) into the Thomson modem/router via ethernet cable and it should effectively use the new router for broadcasting/routing? Would the Thomson being slower or lower spec than a new router act as...
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    Upgrading from a very basic router

    I'm probably showing my ignorance here, but I don't think I have a modem at the moment. I have an ADSL filter and the Thomson just plugs into the phone socket. I understand that I'd probably need a modem for fiber though.
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    Upgrading from a very basic router

    Thanks for taking the time to reply. Just to clarify, when you say N router are you referring to WiFi 802.11/n? What about AC1750 - is this a good compromise between the AC1200 and AC1900? I had originally looked at the C7 but it does not appear to have an ADSL port, only Gigabit WAN. As I...
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    Upgrading from a very basic router

    I have moved into a larger house recently and feel like it's time to upgrade from the free router I received from my ISP - the trusty Thomson TG585 v7. Couple of bits of information: - Concurrently, there are usually 7 devices connected to the WiFi - 2 phones (Galaxy S5, iPhone 6), one smart...
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