OT: Wireless Routers

[Uncle Ruckus]

Does one really make a big difference for the normal person? I stream movies and sporting events and use the interwebs. I'm tired of renting a ****** device from ATT that I have to unplug to un17 itself every few days. I want to order one before Amazon charges me tax. Thanks Obama.

 

[FreeDawg]

I have the apple AirPort Extreme and it seems to do a good job. The hardest part was dealing with Comcast to get it functional. Had to hook it up with them on the phone and repeat serial numbers numerous times.

 

[xxxWalkTheDawg]

You can compare, contrast, and debate which one to buy all week. Just find one that is rated high for online gaming. One of those would make a solid one for streaming shows and internet.

 

[tired]

I'm in the same boat. If you get 1, let's us what you get & if it works fine. I was curious if the boosters work.

 

[RocketDawg]

I have the apple AirPort Extreme and it seems to do a good job. The hardest part was dealing with Comcast to get it functional. Had to hook it up with them on the phone and repeat serial numbers numerous times.

I also have an AirPort Extreme and have never had a bit of trouble with it. Hooking up with WOW! was easy ... I guess it depends on the customer service rep you get on the phone. If the OP doesn't know, they cost right at $200 so are one of the more expensive routers.

 

[RocketDawg]

Do you also rent a cable modem? If you do, you might as well buy one of those too. Sometimes the router and modem use the same device.

 

[Uncle Ruckus]

I have DTV so it's just the router. I assume I would just need a typical wireless router. Internet is Uverse if that makes a difference. If you can't tell, I don't know **** about this stuff

 

[Lawdawg.sixpack]

I have comcast, and I could go for a new modem/router combo if anyone has a rec.

 

[seshomoru]

TP-Link AC1200 Gigabit Wireless Wi-Fi Router (Archer C1200) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IUDUJE0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_OZ1xa1P7YVOO6

I bought this one. Plugged it into my Uverse gateway, followed the instructions, and noticed an immediate difference. Plus it'll give you three wireless networks (Uverse, then the 2.4 and 5.0 this thing puts out) and if you choose a different channel for the new one it works even better.

I stream over a roku stick in my non master bedrooms and it's been perfect. Now for master and living I ran network cable.

 

[IBleedMaroonDawg]

I also have an AirPort Extreme and have never had a bit of trouble with it. Hooking up with WOW! was easy ... I guess it depends on the customer service rep you get on the phone. If the OP doesn't know, they cost right at $200 so are one of the more expensive routers.

Same here and I am a cord cutter so I stream everything that is not on over the air antennae.

 

[Baddmann]

Less than $100:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006...sus+router&dpPl=1&dpID=317U6VKqJ4L&ref=plSrch

Or

More than $100: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01N08LPPP/ref=dp_ob_neva_mobile

Or

Airport Extreme at Amazon is $179.99

 

[Uncle Ruckus]

Why did you keep your Uverse router? The whole reason I'm wanting one is to replace it and stop paying rent. The rent is too damn high!
Anyway, that's the one I've been eyeballing after countless seconds of research today. My internet out in the sticks is soooo damn slow to begin with that nothing will likely make a difference. I probably don't even have Uverse and they are just giving me ****** dsl service

 

[jethreauxdawg]

Absolutely

Does one really make a big difference for the normal person? I stream movies and sporting events and use the interwebs. I'm tired of renting a ****** device from ATT that I have to unplug to un17 itself every few days. I want to order one before Amazon charges me tax. Thanks Obama.

A couple years ago I got sick of Netflix constantly buffering and slow to no Internet in parts of my house. Bought a new modem and wireless router based on CNET reviews. Solved my Internet issues.

 

[RocketDawg]

A couple years ago I got sick of Netflix constantly buffering and slow to no Internet in parts of my house. Bought a new modem and wireless router based on CNET reviews. Solved my Internet issues.

Based on my experience, routers and cable modems tend to have a limited life ... maybe 2 or 3 years. I know I've gone through several of each since the technology has been around. Probably need to upgrade that often anyway. Don't know about lifetime for the Apple AirPort Extreme ... being fairly expensive, it may have better components and last longer, and Apple has high-quality hardware.

 

[kired]

Depends on your service. I've got one of the old linksys ones everyone used to have - still works fine for me, and there's no reason for me to upgrade because it can already handle more than what my comcast plan can do. So just make sure you don't buy one that's way more expensive than what you need. If you don't know what your internet speed is, run the speed test a few times at different times of the day (directly connected to your modem - not on your current wireless). That should give you a basic idea.

 

[dannyripms]

Netgear nighthawk. Badass

 

[aTotal360]

This.

 

[seshomoru]

I upgraded to 1gbps and they stopped charging rent.

Plus i have Uverse TV service and they hook a WAP to the gateway that sets up it's on wifi for my wireless tv receivers. Plus it gives me unlimited data usage at home.

Now their gbps service is pretty misleading. I'm not pulling that speed, but it's still blazing fast. I ran cables from the gateway to my Living room TV, then to a central location in my house to hook up the TP Link Router and a switch. I ran cable to my bedroom TV from the switch (and if I ever run it to other rooms I'll go off of it), and I run all my wifi devices off the TP Link wifi networks. The existing ATT 2wire network is now for guests. The 5ghz and 2.4ghz off the TP Link get split between devices based on which one gets picked up better. I really don't know **** about most of the technical stuff, but I got it working really well without much trouble at all.

I only fell through the ceiling once.