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    Recommendation to replace DIR-655

    In reading about the Asus routers it appears that if a firmware update fails you can put the router in to recovery mode and use a utility on the CD to 'restore' a firmware in hopes of 'un-bricking' it. That utility appears to be Windows only.
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    Recommendation to replace DIR-655

    At this point I am looking at: RT-N66U and the WNDR4500 as N-Models and RT-AC66U and R6300 as AC models. After looking at many of the threads in the forums I am seeing that the ASUS firmware potentially has issues with the parental controls... though I do not know how in-depth the parental...
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    Recommendation to replace DIR-655

    The price difference between the AC and N Asus is only $24 right now on Amazon. I agree with you on the technology though... I will not really make use of the AC until it is likely time to replace my router. Both of my laptops do have three stream capable cards Intel 5300 and Intel 6300.
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    Recommendation to replace DIR-655

    At least from my knowledge I would need simultaneous... I have a mix of 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz clients so I need both to be active at the same time if I want to isolate the 5Ghz clients. Is that an inaccurate understanding?
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    Recommendation to replace DIR-655

    Well, the models I have considered are: ASUS RT-N66U Netgear R6300 ASUS RT-AC66R Linksys EA6500 I would be open to other suggestions.
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    Recommendation to replace DIR-655

    I am looking at getting a router to replace my DIR-655. Last year around this time I tried a Buffalo router, but had issue with my smart TV dropping signal with the device. I would like the following features: IPv6 Support Simultaneous Dual Band Guest Vlan Parental Controls VPN...
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