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[#Michael]

Thinking of getting rid of my airport extreme basestation.

Here are a couple that I am looking at:
http://www.amazon.co...d=3R6T0GASOC543

http://www.amazon.co...d=3R6T0GASOC543

http://www.amazon.co...d=3R6T0GASOC543

Any thoughts or opinions?

[@mac]

Good topic I'm thinking of adding an N router to take over Wifi from my Verzion G router.

[Detection]

Or you could upgrade further than N

Netgear today announced its first 802.11ac-compatible Wi-Fi router, capable of delivering gigabit speeds up to three times faster than current 802.11n routers. Topping out at 1300 Mbps in 5 Ghz mode and 450 Mbps in 2.4 GHz, Netgear's R6300 router will launch next month at a price of $199.99.

http://www.macrumors...eady-to-launch/

[Flae_qui]

i say wait 2-3 months if you can NEW stuff is on the way netgear's R6300 is coming out soon no wireless N is now the new G....

[lars77]

Those are all good routers honestly.

Personally I'd favor the Asus b/c you can throw Tomato firmware onto it.. I'm just not a fan of the default firmware for any of these routers. Besides the Asus, the Netgear would be a good pick & supposedly will be able to support Tomato firmware in the future.

The Linksys won't support 3rd party firmware so I'd rule it out IMO, but otherwise should have good performance if you don't care about the firmware stuff. (For what it's worth I have the previous model of that one, the E4200 v1, & it does perform well).

[#Michael]

Detection, on 27 April 2012 - 00:49, said:

Or you could upgrade further than N

Netgear today announced its first 802.11ac-compatible Wi-Fi router, capable of delivering gigabit speeds up to three times faster than current 802.11n routers. Topping out at 1300 Mbps in 5 Ghz mode and 450 Mbps in 2.4 GHz, Netgear's R6300 router will launch next month at a price of $199.99.

http://www.macrumors...eady-to-launch/

Flae_qui, on 27 April 2012 - 00:49, said:

i say wait 2-3 months if you can NEW stuff is on the way netgear's R6300 is coming out soon no wireless N is now the new G....

lars77, on 27 April 2012 - 00:59, said:

Those are all good routers honestly.

Personally I'd favor the Asus b/c you can throw Tomato firmware onto it.. I'm just not a fan of the default firmware for any of these routers. Besides the Asus, the Netgear would be a good pick & supposedly will be able to support Tomato firmware in the future.

The Linksys won't support 3rd party firmware so I'd rule it out IMO, but otherwise should have good performance if you don't care about the firmware stuff. (For what it's worth I have the previous model of that one, the E4200 v1, & it does perform well).

I saw that Netgear has the new router coming out but like a lot of people here...not sure about getting the first generation of new products. I do like the asus one a lot...looks like dd-wrt would work like a charm on it

[Hell-In-A-Handbasket]

I got an AE4500 and replaced my airport week or 2 ago, it's awesome.

[SHoTTa35]

I fogt the E4200 v1 also and that thing works like a dream I'd say al of them are pretty good at being wireless and routers. I've recommended all of those before. It all depends on whatever extra features you might value - apps or printer suppor or 3rd party firmware.

[+remixedcat]

Detection, on 27 April 2012 - 00:49, said:

Or you could upgrade further than N

Netgear today announced its first 802.11ac-compatible Wi-Fi router, capable of delivering gigabit speeds up to three times faster than current 802.11n routers. Topping out at 1300 Mbps in 5 Ghz mode and 450 Mbps in 2.4 GHz, Netgear's R6300 router will launch next month at a price of $199.99.

http://www.macrumors...eady-to-launch/

OMG I want that router! That one might very well be my next one... The specs are awesome!

I have a NETGEAR WGR614 that's been awesome for 6 years! NETGEAR makes great stuff.


Thing is that ASUS only has 32MB Flash memory vs 128MB for the new NETGEAR one. DDWRT might not run very well.

If features and the ability to use DDWRT:

NETGEAR



If range is your #1:

have you also looked into the AMPED WIRELESS!!! R10000G??? it's got hardcore range!!!

However it does not support DDWRT and it doesn't have usb sharing, however I reached out to AMPED WIRELESS and they said they are going to release a new router with usb sharing!

[rajputwarrior]

get the asus. i have the last year's model of it. it's unreal fast. stream 1080p to anything wireless without a hitch.

[+sanke1]

There were also rumors of Apple releasing Airport Wireless with wifi ac compliance. That would be future proof. You can also try Asus RT-N56U which is as stable as they come.

[rajputwarrior]

sanke1, on 27 April 2012 - 03:42, said:

There were also rumors of Apple releasing Airport Wireless with wifi ac compliance. That would be future proof. You can also try Asus RT-N56U which is as stable as they come.

that's the one i have, great router . and i recommend not jumping on the bandwagon of a new wifi spec early... i got burned by that with N.

[#Michael]

remixedcat, on 27 April 2012 - 03:23, said:

OMG I want that router! That one might very well be my next one... The specs are awesome!

I have a NETGEAR WGR614 that's been awesome for 6 years! NETGEAR makes great stuff.


Thing is that ASUS only has 32MB Flash memory vs 128MB for the new NETGEAR one. DDWRT might not run very well.

If features and the ability to use DDWRT:

NETGEAR



If range is your #1:

have you also looked into the AMPED WIRELESS!!! R10000G??? it's got hardcore range!!!

However it does not support DDWRT and it doesn't have usb sharing, however I reached out to AMPED WIRELESS and they said they are going to release a new router with usb sharing!

What is it with you and amped wireless?!?!? Every single thread lately with you in it has some reply with it. I don't care one single bit about amped wireless.

[+remixedcat]

BlendedFrog, on 27 April 2012 - 04:00, said:

What is it with you and amped wireless?!?!? Every single thread lately with you in it has some reply with it. I don't care one single bit about amped wireless.

y u no care about them?

THEY HAVE 10,000 SQ FT COVERAGE!!!!!


which router are you gonna get?

[Miuku.]

remixedcat, on 27 April 2012 - 03:23, said:

I have a NETGEAR WGR614 that's been awesome for 6 years! NETGEAR makes great stuff.

Must've been one of a kind - back when I used to work in IT Netgear was one of those words that made us laugh ourselves to death whenever we heard someone actually wanted to buy one.

Can't remember how many of them we RMA'd, more than any other brand by _far_.