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    Starry, Starry Wifi?

    If this has been tried in the past with little success, is it possible that the technology has improved or is it the same?
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    Nighthawk X8- R8500 Tri Band Quad Stream WiFi Router

    I have been lucky enough to have beta tested this router since September and it has been rock solid. I have used it to wirelessly stream Netflix to my Sony Blu-ray while my kids were streaming on their iPads without one glitch. As far as range is concerned it a bit better than the R7500 I...
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    ASUS RT-AC5300

    http://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2015/09/odd-looking-asus-rt-ac5300-router-claims-worlds-fastest-wifi.html?
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    NETGEAR R7500 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Router

    Hi Bob, Certainly. When I do a 30/30/30 reset, with the router plugged in and operating normally I hold the reset button in for 30 seconds, then unplug it for the 30 seconds while still holding the reset button in. Then I plug the router back in (while still depressing the reset button) for...
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    NETGEAR R7500 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Router

    It's been a while since I posted in this forum. About a month ago I was ready to mothball my R7500 due to a soft bricking of which was my own dumb fault. In short when I flashed it with OpenWRT I had all sorts of problems. Anyway, I sat down and did a multitude of 30/30/30 resets and then...
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    NETGEAR R7500 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Router

    Bricked Big Time I bricked my r7500 with OpenWRT and it took me 3 days to fix it! :eek:The one casualty was the 5 GHZ band is now shot. I can't seem to get it to broadcast even through it is configured to do so. The LED light is not even coming on. I did two 30/30/30 resets and still no...
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    NETGEAR R7500 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Router

    OpenWRT Betafor NetGear R7500 (X4) In case anyone is interested....here is a link back to myopenrouter http://www.myopenrouter.com/download/56958/OpenWRT-BETA-for-NETGEAR-R7500/
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    NETGEAR R7500 Nighthawk X4 AC2350 Router

    Beamforming for Nighthawk According to Netgear's site the router supports Beamforming.... WiFi Range Homes come in all shapes and sizes and the Nighthawk X4 provides WiFi coverage no matter where you connect in your home. image Ultimate range—WiFi coverage throughout very...
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    TP-LINK Archer C7 AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Reviewed

    Differences between v1 & v2..... Thanks...I really like the router and Version 2 looks to have more ram. Do you know if that's the only difference from v1? Thx again.:D
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    TP-LINK Archer C7 AC1750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Reviewed

    To RogerSC..... Mod...Please delete...I opened my eyes and re-read the product description and found it to be V2. My bad..... The link you posted back to Newegg for the TP Link AC Router...is that version 2 they are selling? Thanks...Paul
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    Apple's New AirPort Extreme Offers No Innovation

    jovial and light hearted Just like my assessment....jovial and light hearted. I own the 5th gen and it has been rock solid. :D Eventually I'll upgrade when we get AC clients. For now we're streaming along great.
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    Apple's New AirPort Extreme Offers No Innovation

    CNET Review of Apple's new AEBS 6th Gen I went back and re-read the review.....and frankly I think the dude was drunk during the whole video episode! :-) I should be ashamed of myself for posting it. :mad: Tim's review will be forthcoming and will be light years ahead of CNETS!:D
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    Apple's New AirPort Extreme Offers No Innovation

    CNET Review of Apple's new AEBS 6th Gen Here's a review for you. :D http://reviews.cnet.com/wireless-access-points/apple-airport-extreme-base/4505-3265_7-35781432.html
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    Apple's New AirPort Extreme Offers No Innovation

    Thanks Thanks for the additional info on Asus. I should delve a little further into the Asus forums here. Most of the info I've been reading is over at DSL Reports.com.
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    Apple's New AirPort Extreme Offers No Innovation

    The Nose Knows :-) I am an Apple enthusiast and appreciate well made products that work and last a long time. However I have to remain open minded to other products that do offer more features and bang for the buck that are on the market. I have an AEBS 5th and it has been rock of Gibraltar...
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