Perfect timing on the review, unfortunately for TP-LINK ... after reading it ... my Archer C9 went straight back to Amazon. Hard to justify $169 when the Netgear R7000 can be had for $175. I get that the C9 still tracks near it's competitors, but I'm part of PC enthusiasts community. We...
Count me in as one of those anxiously awaiting a proper review. I just ordered an Archer C9 as well. Been scouring the net and doesn't look like anyone has done any true testing on this hardware. It has similar Broadcom (BCM4709) guts as the Asus RT-AC68 and Netgear R7000, but my I'm hoping...
Update: Snagged an Asus RT-16N, loaded TomatoUSB :)
Since no one has offered advice, I'll update this thread.
I'm sure others are in my situation, I'll give a quick recap.
My network needs a singular Access Point behind my entertainment center. It will provide wired/wireless 1080P video/file...
I've done something similar, but only spanning two floors. A few linksys WRT54Gs daisy chained had no trouble covering an 4x2 apartment block each. You can up the TX frequency if you like. Believe it our not, worse trouble we had was microwave-oven interference....
Depending on what types...
I'd love some help from the gurus, or maybe just some re-affirmation on my small network design. This thread can be discussion. I'd like some help picking the best equipment and any corrections I need about the best network structure for my home network. I'm open to flashing firmware, NAS...