Good Wireless N router to use as an access point?

[fiddlex]

Hi All. I'm very new to all of this so if I'm not making sense please let me know. Basically im looking to upgrade my home network that is very outdated. I have just bought an Asus AC66u to replace my main router. I also have an old netgear wgr614 as an access point that I'm looking to upgrade now. I will be connecting the access point with Netgear AV500 adaptors as it will be far from my main router. Can anyone one recommend a fairly cheap but good router that has good range so I can use it as an AP. Preferably noob proof. Thank you and sorry if this has been asked before.

 

[stevech]

I had an older WiFi router re-purposed as an access point. Worked, but for some reason it had to be rebooted ever 5 days or so. No matter what I did in its config.

Now I have a $35 ASUS RT-N12, which has an AP mode. No problems.

 

[fiddlex]

Thanks for the reply. Will have a look at it. Don't mind spending 100 -150$ on a good router that will last me for a while if you have anymore recommendations. Maybe a dual band one.

 

[stevech]

For an AP, I wouldn't advise spending that much.

 

[fiddlex]

Should I at least look for a dual band router as my main router will be dual band. Thanks

 

[stevech]

an AP improves coverage and speed at some distance from a sole-router.
Dual band is a different focus... and it makes sense only if:
1) your client devices support dual-band
2) you really need the higher speed potential of 5.8GHz for WiFi (handheld?) devices.

Not often needed in residential.

 

[fiddlex]

OK I see what you mean. Thanks for the help.

 

[jebise]

I'm in the same boat but don't want to spend above $100, as I'm waiting for AC to become the norm and hopefully by then there will be plenty with OpenWRT/DDWRT support.

If I was to spend the $$ now i thing the best out there is the Asus routers (AC66u) in terms of range and performance. Personally I would stay away from Cisco/Linksys right now as the seem pricey yet the performance is okay.

I'm testing the Linksys EA2700 right now and it will most likely will go back and I have the TP Link WDR3600 on order. One of these will be my wifi AP and i think it will be the TP Link.