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I changed the channel on the router and it had improved my speed significantly. However sometimes the router will still lose the connection to the internet.

This is what I see using the OSX tool. Looks like two 5Ghz around me. I'm the 2 highlighted SSIDs.

Thanks. Does it matter if the network card in my Windows laptop doesn't support N? I also read that OSX has native Wifi Diagnostics http://blogs.computerworld.com/mac-os-x/23923/os-x-mavericks-using-apples-hidden-wi-fi-diagnostics-tool

I actually do still have a Windows PC which the MBP just replaced. I was going to give it to the MIL but I can use it for the time being. What do I need to do?

Yes, that's through my MBP. I just figured it's because these are already very old routers.

One issue I have is that I'm only getting about 21Mbps right next to the WRT160, and 8Mbps on the WRT54G when I'm on wireless. Through ethernet I get my full 30Mbps on both.

I'd at least want to replace the G router I have. The connection drops all the time and I have to reset the router.

I could consider those if there are absolutely no options that are cheaper. The N66U is currently $130, and the AC56U $120 where I live in Canadaland.

Hi, I have a hard $100 limit (unless there's an AC68 deal for $110 I don't know about) to get a router that can cover a 3 storey house and be incredibly stable. I don't really have the need for other bells and whistles. We have only one AC device (so AC might not be a requirement), a MacBook...