WNDR3700v1 as Router Only

[christoman]

I have Verizon FiOS (I think it is 35/25) and currently use the Verizon-provided Actiontec as my router (not sure the model, but it is 4 or more years old). The router is in the basement and only does routing - I have two wireless APs on the 1st floor.

The Actiontec has been acting up recently where it will stop handing out IP addresses and/or access to the internet. It takes a power cycle to get it to work again. Not sure if it is failing or buckling under load.

When I upgraded my wireless to the Asus RT-66U, it displaced a WNDR3700v1 as an AP. Would this be a worthy replacement for the Actiontec as a pure router? I was considering buying an Asus RT-N56U for this purpose, but was hoping the Linksys would be capable and save some money. Thoughts?

 

[kanewolf]

If you have a lot of connections going, there are hardware limits of the actiontec router. See DSL Reports for specifics. I would either call or visit a FIOS store and get a newer revision. The power supplies are notorious for failing. Just blame that.

 

[CaptainSTX]

Check to see how your present network is configured. If you have video and telephone from FIOS you may not be able to take the Actiontec completely off line.

Also if your Actiontec is connected using coaxial and you want to eleiminate it you will need Verizon to reconfigure your ONT.

 

[L&LD]

The RT-N56U as a router only device is above the Netgear 3700

http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/lanwan/router-charts/bar/77-max-simul-conn

http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/lanwan/router-charts/bar/76-total-simul

http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/lanwan/router-charts/bar/75-lan-to-wan

http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/lanwan/router-charts/bar/74-wan-to-lan


As long as the Actiontec can be replaced easily (see above posts), the RT-N56U would be a good choice (I can recommend either the latest Asus v2239 firmware or Padavan's latest firmware for it).