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    Why isn't this a great idea?

    OK, that is also what I understood from thiggins' response also. The $200 router isn't cutting edge technology. But, even though you're giving up on the 5ghz bands, wouldn't you gain back a bit with the "extra" 2.4ghz band? And I also understand that the 2.4ghz band is slower vs cutting edge...
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    Why isn't this a great idea?

    OK, I am pretty much a newbie, with extremely limited knowledge about the routers. But, I can do math fairly quick, and at $400 for the excellent router with tri-band, that's twice as much as the $200 very good router with dual-band. So why not have two $200 very good routers, and have "dual...
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    Spectrum wireless replace modem, router, or both

    As you're finding out, sometimes Spectrum can just be evil: http://bgr.com/2017/02/01/twc-internet-speeds-complaint-lawsuit/ And the extra $5/month for wireless just because Spectrum can prevent it from operating wirelessly, once again, just evil. I've got a Ubee dvw3201b, and talk about a...
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    New Router advice....

    Is there no real enthusiasm for the TP-Link Archer AC5400? There are a couple of reviews on YouTube, but I think some of the experts don't like it as much because it can't be customized to the smallest detail. But for a regular user just wanting the usual settings, I still wonder if it would...
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    New Router advice....

    First, thank you for your service! And second, my sympathies for having Spectrum, you'll be even grumpier before too long. You might also want to check: http://bgr.com/2017/02/01/twc-internet-speeds-complaint-lawsuit/ which was an excellent scam, advertise blazing internet speeds, then give a...
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    RT-AC3100 Refurbished but having problems

    Thank you to everybody who helped, I appreciate it. Ultimately, the reviews which mirrored my experience convinced me to RMA it back. I'm now pretty much finished taking a chance on a refurbished router, simply because it seems they operate so hot, that unless somebody is prudent as those here...
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    RT-AC3100 Refurbished but having problems

    I am now going to return this one, but I am now in a dilemma about what to do next. I researched, and the Asus AC3100 seemed spectacular. I connected it and it was beyond spectacular!! Then it died, seemingly within minutes. Now, if I was the only one having this problem, I'd just reorder...
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    RT-AC3100 Refurbished but having problems

    OK, that seems straightforward. And I am understanding that I must connect via ethernet cable to do this, as the WiFi isn't available. But I don't seem to be able to do this via ethernet cable, as I connect the cable between the computer and the router, into the LAN socket, and try...
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    RT-AC3100 Refurbished but having problems

    OK, I turned the router off with the switch, and waited, turned it back on while pressing the WPS button. Now once again, the Power LED came back on and was the only LED lit. The Center LED (Internet) is on, first white, now alternating white/red. But should the 2.4ghz and the 5ghz LEDs be...
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    RT-AC3100 Refurbished but having problems

    I didn't know it had to be turned off and turned on again to go beyond recovery mode. In fact, I was ready to RMA it this morning because the light was still blinking. In my opinion, it should progress in recovery mode, but I did then turn it off, turn it on again, and have the white Power LED...
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    RT-AC3100 Refurbished but having problems

    OK, I left it unplugged for 10 minutes, pressed the reset button as it was plugged in, and held it while the Power LED blinked on and off. It has now been flashing On/Off for another 10 minutes. I guess I'll just leave it overnight and see what happens, but I am losing hope for this one. Have...
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    RT-AC3100 Refurbished but having problems

    Right now, the router has the Power LED lit (white). The router has the WAN LED lit (red/blinking white). There has been no problems with power, it has only been plugged in one day. I will try leaving the router unplugged a bit longer and press/hold the reset button, then plug the router in...
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    RT-AC3100 Refurbished but having problems

    Hello, first posting, a complete newbie as far a routers go, last purchased the D-Link 615 (Version B). I purchased the AC3100, refurbished router, followed the directions, and got blazing speeds compared to the 615 router. I just left everything as I found it, except changing the network name...
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    TP-Link C3200 vs. Netgear R8000-100NAS

    I'd appreciate some advice from the experts for a newbie such as myself with a few basic questions. First, is the "R8000-100NAS" different from a regular "R8000" or are they the same? (I told you I'm a newbie) Also, I'm wondering if I should be interested in the dd-wrt open source software for...
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