Hi
I know this might be a strange question but I'm trying to choose between the two routers. My priority is WiFi speed and range (the signal has to go through 2 very solid walls). I'm using a variety of hardware - 2 notebooks, a TV box, smart TV, mobiles and a PC with Asus PCE-AC88 network card.
I know that R9000 is newer and has better hardware but I wouldn't be able to use most of its advanced features like the AD radio and 10Gbit ethernet.
On the other hand R8500 has lesser hardware (CPU, RAM, flash) but it has 3 useful bands and at least in theory it has higher speeds (2167 Mbps + 1000 Mbps be 1734 Mbps + 800 Mbps). I have read though that Broadcom's chips have some issues.
Both routers use Netgear's "active antennas" and birth have some nice features...
I would be very grateful for any suggestions.
Best regards,
Crocodil
I know this might be a strange question but I'm trying to choose between the two routers. My priority is WiFi speed and range (the signal has to go through 2 very solid walls). I'm using a variety of hardware - 2 notebooks, a TV box, smart TV, mobiles and a PC with Asus PCE-AC88 network card.
I know that R9000 is newer and has better hardware but I wouldn't be able to use most of its advanced features like the AD radio and 10Gbit ethernet.
On the other hand R8500 has lesser hardware (CPU, RAM, flash) but it has 3 useful bands and at least in theory it has higher speeds (2167 Mbps + 1000 Mbps be 1734 Mbps + 800 Mbps). I have read though that Broadcom's chips have some issues.
Both routers use Netgear's "active antennas" and birth have some nice features...
I would be very grateful for any suggestions.
Best regards,
Crocodil